Vintage Floral Fancies
Nothing says La Vie en Rose like Springtime in Paris when the city blossoms with pretty flowers. Balconies, parks and markets fill with the colours and perfumes of magnolias, peonies, and roses. In this embroidery course we will be immersed in the cheerful world of floral printed linens and cottons, creating an embroidered garden filled with delicately stitched petals and foliage.
Embroider Gorgeous Printed Fabrics with Colour Confidence & Creative Joy
Course Description
In this masterclass Rebecca will share tips and tricks about Art, Embroidery and Design and by the end, you will be delighted to discover that you have learned how to design beautiful embroideries using your own favourite printed fabrics as a pattern.
Vintage Floral Fancies is a richly inspiring embroidery course rooted in the beauty of flowers, pattern, and stitch. Explore vintage and contemporary floral designs while learning how to work confidently with colour, printed fabrics, and composition. Develop texture and depth through expressive stitch techniques, including needle painting and thoughtful embellishment.
Create a beautifully finished embroidered piece while building confidence in your creative decisions and using your cherished stash of gorgeous printed fabrics.
Vintage Floral Fancies is ideal for beginners who have learned a few basic embroidery stitches and those with more experience who are looking for inspiration and are wondering what comes next in their embroidered adventure! A course designed to help you slow down, observe closely, and develop your own distinctive embroidery style.
More Details Please?
-5 week online course: Vintage Floral Fancies begins in February 2026.
-Monday evenings on Zoom: we will meet at 6:00pm Paris time.
-Sessions will be recorded: they will be available throughout the year (February 2026 - December 2026), for anyone who is in a different time zone or who is not available for a session.
-The dates for your diary are below:
Monday: 2nd, 9th, 16th, 23rd of February and 2nd of March.
-The course fee is €100.
-Exclusive discount at Maison Sajou in Versailles Rebecca has collaborated with the legendary French thread manufacturer and students enrolled in the Vintage Floral Fancies course will enjoy an exclusive discount on their celebrated Retors du Nord range of luxury cotton embroidery threads.
-Free membership to Threads of Connection, the private Facebook group for Rebecca’s former students.
Course Outline
Finding Creative Inspiration through the Beauty of Printed Fabrics
Vintage Floral Fancies begins with a rich exploration of floral imagery in embroidery, drawing inspiration from historical and contemporary textile artists, printed fabrics, wallpapers, and decorative arts. We look closely at how flowers have been stylised, interpreted, and transformed through stitch, colour, and texture, encouraging you to observe with intention and curiosity.
You’ll be able to:
-Identify key visual characteristics of textile designs and motifs in printed fabrics
-Research textile & embroidery artists for inspiration and ideas
-Develop your own aesthetic & creative style through selection and collection of printed fabrics
-Analyse floral & geometric motifs for stitch potential, scale, and composition
-Build a personal reference library of printed fabrics to inform your embroidery designs
The Joy of Colour
Before moving to Paris, Rebecca was an award-winning Art teacher and she will share her love of beauty with an introduction to colour theory. We will learn how to work harmoniously with printed fabrics, exploring contrast, balance, and subtle tonal shifts. We discuss how to select suitable base fabrics, assess print scale, and plan stitch placement so that embroidery enhances rather than overwhelms the design.
You’ll be able to:
-Apply colour theory to embroidery projects. Use this knowledge to design your own gorgeous colour schemes with confidence. No more hesitating over which colour, shade, tint or tone of embroidery floss to use!
-Choose printed fabrics that complement your creative vision. Enjoy the pleasures of selecting a printed fabric to embroider and embellish while considering motifs, repeat patterns and scale.
-Plan embroidery designs that balance fabric, colour, & stitch with confidence.
-Avoid embarking on projects that overwhelm and remain unfinished!
Exploring Texture with Embroidery Stitches & Embellishment
This section focuses on creating depth, texture, and movement through stitch. You will be guided through a variety of embroidery techniques, including needle painting, to capture the softness of petals, the structure of leaves, and the richness of floral forms. Emphasis is placed on developing sensitivity to thread weight, stitch direction, and layering.
You’ll be able to:
-Render texture through embroidery stitches
-Select and plan stitches with confidence and creativity
-Use stitch techniques to create realistic and expressive texture
-Apply needle painting methods to floral motifs using the Long & Short stitch
-Control stitch direction, density, and thread choice for visual impact
Sparkling Embellishment & Finishing Touches
A little bit of sparkle can illuminate an embroidery when used correctly! We will explore the thoughtful use of embellishment—metallic threads, beads, sequins, and decorative details—learning how to add illumination, sparkling details - without overpowering the design. Finishing techniques are also covered, helping you bring your embroidered piece to a polished and cohesive conclusion.
You will be able to:
-Understand how to incorporate embellishments with confidence and balance
-Add beads and sequins using haute couture techniques
-Embroider the famously temperamental metallic threads with ease and eventually, joy!
-Enhance embroidery with decorative details that support the design and illuminate your work through light, colour and movement.
Developing Confidence, Personal Style & Creative Voice
The final class encourages reflection, evaluation, and personal expression. Rebecca will present the inspiring work of former students and you will be supported in assessing your work, recognising your strengths, and developing confidence in your creative decisions. The focus is on cultivating an individual style and trusting your artistic instincts.
You’ll be able to:
-Design and embroider your own beautiful printed fabric
-Bring together colour, pattern, texture, stitch, and embellishment in beautiful embroideries
-Enjoy confidence in your creative decision-making
-Evaluate your own work and know when you have added the final touch to a finished piece!
Embroider Gorgeous Printed Fabrics with Colour Confidence and & Creative Joy
Throughout the course, Rebecca will share tips and tricks about Art, Embroidery and Design and by the end, you will be delighted to discover that you have learned how to design beautiful embroideries using your own favourite printed fabrics as a pattern. By completing Vintage Floral Fancies, you will create a thoughtfully designed embroidered floral piece while gaining the skills, confidence, and visual literacy to apply these techniques to future projects with clarity and creativity.
“After women, flowers are the most divine creations” -Christian Dior
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