Freemotion Machine Embroidery Workshop with The Manbroiderer – 18th July 2026

Description

A joyful, beginner-friendly introduction to expressive machine stitching.

Create your own free-motion embroidered mini meadow in this fast-paced, creative workshop with textile artist Tony Phillips (The Manbroiderer). This session is designed to be welcoming, playful, and confidence-building – perfect for complete beginners as well as makers looking to loosen up their stitching style.

You’ll learn how to draw with thread, build lively colour and texture, and compose a small, stitched landscape inspired by wildflowers and meadow grasses. Once your background is complete, you’ll bring the piece to life with a characterful stitched wren, adding movement and personality to your design.

There’s plenty of room for personal expression: bold colour, soft neutrals, layered textures, or something entirely your own. You can also continue the story at home with optional hand-embroidered details.

What You’ll Learn:

• – how to set up your machine and draw with thread
• using layered stitching
• for expressive, painterly effects
• – focusing on the playful wren
• for display or further embellishment

What’s Included: 

• All fabrics, threads, stabilisers, and materials
• Printed reference sheets and guidance
• Tea, coffee, and a relaxed, friendly studio atmosphere
• PLEASE NOTE: YOU WILL NEED TO BRING YOUR OWN SEWING MACHINE CAPABLE OF DOING FREE MOTION EMBROIDERY

This workshop is ideal for:

• Beginners wanting a fun, accessible introduction to free-motion embroidery
• Makers who enjoy expressive, painterly textile techniques
• Anyone who loves birds, botanicals, and small stitched artworks
• People looking for a creative, uplifting few hours

Spaces are limited to ensure plenty of support and one-to-one guidance.
Book your place and create a stitched meadow that’s full of colour, movement, and charm.

Held from 1-4pm on 18th July at Yarny Bees, 69 Upper St John Street, Lichfield, WS14 9DT.