1. Boho coasters - an exploration of hand stitching and design
Dr Bel Youngson and Dr Helen Wilby
RCOT Conference 13 June 2018

2. Aims: Design and create a boho coaster Permission to slow down
Savour time
Learn decorative stitches
Discuss value of:
an end product
hand stitching in groups
(Krawczyk 2017)
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3. Boho coasters Collect 4 different sized circles in different colours
Stack fabrics from smallest to largest – but leave base layer until the end to hide stitches.
Arrange circles. Push off centre to create interest
Pin together if required
Add stitching first to outer edges and then go back to fill in.
Finally sew on base layer (largest circle)
(Krawczyk 2017)
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4. Stitches – see handouts
Backstitch
Running
Arrow
Seed
Chain
‘X’
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5. Stitches – see handouts
Fly
Satin
Daisy
Blanket
Thread rose
French knot
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6. Gather materials and design
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7. Reflection while sewing
Discussion of the value of:
hand stitching in groups
an end product
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8. 3 words to describe your thoughts on handstitching in groups
Mentimeter
3 words to describe your thoughts on handstitching in groups
Go to and
use code
Results
Results
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9. Mentimeter
3 words to describe your thoughts on the need for/value of an end product
Go to and
use code
Results
Results
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10. Thank you for joining us Please fill in feedback sheet
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11. References
Krawczyk L (2017) The hand-stitched surface. Beverly, MA: Creative Publishing International