Wilton Historical Society Offers Cross-Stitch Workshop for Kids on Saturday

Wilton Historical Society Offers Cross-Stitch Workshop for Kids on Saturday, June 10, 11:00am - 12:30pm

Cross-stitch is one of the oldest forms of hand embroidery, dating back to the Middle Ages, and is found all over the world. Well known from its appearance in Colonial samplers, cross-stitch is a double stitch diagonally crossing intersections of the horizontal and vertical threads of the fabrics. Museum Educator Lola Chen will guide the kids as they make a Cross-Stitch book mark, and discuss the importance of needlecraft in Colonial life. Includes snack of Hot Cross Buns, which the children will help prepare.

Suggested for ages 6 – 12. Wilton Historical Society members $10 per child, maximum $25 per family; Non-members $15 per child, maximum $35 per family. Please register: info@wiltonhistorical.org or call 203-762-7257.

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Submitted by Wilton, CT

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