The vintage technique of Chicken Scratch embroidery typically uses only one or two colors of embroidery floss to create a stitched design on gingham check. In this workshop, Blair will walk you through ways to experiment with layering stitch designs and mixing floss colors to create fresh, modern interpretations of the classic patterns. You will learn 6 different stitch patterns in a sampler pattern that you can continue to expand on further once the workshop is completed.

Prerequisites

Students should be comfortable with basic embroidery and the fundamentals covered in Blair's Chicken Scratch Embroidery: The Basics class

Date
Thursday, July 23rd, 2026

Time
12:00-2:30 pm ET

Location
Zoom, a link will be sent to participants the day before class

Cost
$75

Recording

All World Embroidery Series sessions will be recorded. A link to each recording will be emailed to all registrants following the live session. Each link is live for three months after the live session.

Class Material:

• One fat quarter (approx. 18” x 21”) of gingham fabric, with the gingham squares measuring 1⁄4” each.
• 4-6 different colors of 6-strand embroidery floss. Aim for a combination of warm and cool colors that will work well together.
• The downloadable stitch template PDF
• An embroidery hoop measuring 6” or 8”
• A fabric marking pen (Blair uses a Frixion pen)
• Size 5 embroidery needle or similar size (any embroidery needle that will hold 3 strands
  of the 6 strand embroidery floss will work)
• Thread snips or scissors

Check out Blair’s shop for some of her favorite chicken scratch embroidery materials! HERE

About the World Embroidery Series

TATTER’s World Embroidery Series is a celebration of global embroidery craft. Sewists will encounter an astonishing array of culturally specific techniques, and will have the opportunity to learn from accomplished practicing teachers who are equally purposed in preserving heritage techniques.

Bundle Discount

When four World Embroidery classes are added to your cart, a 25% off code will be automatically applied. All classes must be in a single order to qualify for the discount.

Scholarships

We have one scholarship seat available for this workshop. To be considered for a scholarship, please fill out this scholarship application form.