{"product_id":"halloween-cottage-class","title":"Halloween Cottage Embroidery Class \u0026 Pattern — 3-Part Series","description":"\u003ch4\u003eTurn a simple pattern into a textured, dimensional work of art.\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis 3-part embroidery class takes the beloved Stitch People Halloween Cottage pattern and transforms it into something far beyond cross-stitch—a richly layered, textural piece full of depth, detail, and personality.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhether you’re fully embracing spooky season or leaning into cozy autumn vibes, this class teaches you how to interpret the pattern through embroidery techniques, mixed materials, and creative embellishment—so your final piece feels uniquely yours. Using techniques from the book \u003ca rel=\"noopener\" title=\"Hand Stitched House\" href=\"https:\/\/stitchpeople.com\/products\/hand-stitched-house\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eHand-Stitched House\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e, you’ll use embroidery AND cross-stitch to build a spooky Halloween House together!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eClass Details:\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e🎥 \u003cstrong\u003eFormat:\u003c\/strong\u003e 3-part video class series\u003cbr\u003e🏠 \u003cstrong\u003eFinished size:\u003c\/strong\u003e Approximately 4\" x 4\" or larger depending on your choices\u003cbr\u003e🧑🏫 \u003cstrong\u003eInstructor:\u003c\/strong\u003e Lizzy Dabczynski-Bean, founder of Stitch People\u003cbr\u003e📚 \u003cstrong\u003eBased on:\u003c\/strong\u003e The Stitch People Halloween Cottage pattern + \u003cem\u003eHand-Stitched House\u003c\/em\u003e techniques\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eWhat You’ll Learn — Part by Part:\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePart 1: Foundations \u0026amp; Structure\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eTransfer the pattern, plan your layout, and begin building the structure of the house using foundational stitches like straight stitch, satin stitch, and basket weave. This is where the cottage takes shape and you learn how to translate a grid-based pattern into freeform embroidery.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePart 2: Texture, Detail \u0026amp; Dimension\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis is where things get fun. Bring the house to life using a variety of stitches and techniques—granitos stitch for pumpkins, French knots for tiny details, seed stitch and overtwist for ivy, and more. You’ll also explore layering techniques like felt, appliqué, and thread variation to create depth and visual interest.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePart 3: Embellishment \u0026amp; Personalization\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eNow you make it yours. Learn how to incorporate mixed media—tulle, beads, buttons, found objects, even natural elements like twigs—to create a one-of-a-kind piece. You’ll also explore ways to customize your scene by adding people, adjusting the vibe (spooky vs. autumnal), and building a cohesive final composition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eWhat Makes This Class Different:\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis isn’t just about learning stitches—it’s about learning how to \u003cem\u003ethink like an embroidery artist.\u003c\/em\u003e You’ll learn how to:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eInterpret a cross-stitch pattern as freeform embroidery\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eChoose stitches intentionally based on texture and visual effect\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCombine thread, fabric, and found materials for dimension\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBuild a piece that feels layered, tactile, and alive\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eWhat You’ll Walk Away With:\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBy the end of the series, you’ll have a finished embroidered Halloween (or autumn!) cottage—rich with texture, personality, and detail. More importantly, you’ll walk away with a completely new skillset you can apply to \u003cem\u003eany\u003c\/em\u003e house portrait or Stitch People pattern moving forward.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eReady to think like an embroidery artist?\u003c\/strong\u003e Click Add to Cart and start building your Halloween cottage today! 🏠🕷️\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e🔗 \u003ca href=\"\/products\/haunted-halloween-house-pattern\"\u003eLooking for just the pattern? Click here!\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe videos will be available in your Stitch People Account immediately after purchase.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e📥 \u003cstrong\u003eDigital Class:\u003c\/strong\u003e Video access and any downloadable materials are delivered instantly after purchase. No physical items will be shipped.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e📜 \u003cstrong\u003eUsage Rights:\u003c\/strong\u003e This class is for personal use only and may not be shared, redistributed, or resold. It is intended solely for the purchaser.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVIDEO About preparing for class: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/reel\/CjjCBlxju_D\/\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ehttps:\/\/www.instagram.com\/reel\/CjjCBlxju_D\/\u003c\/a\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/reel\/CjjCBlxju_D\/\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eVIDEO About gathering materials in advance:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/reel\/CjUdq5QjClV\/\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ehttps:\/\/www.instagram.com\/reel\/CjUdq5QjClV\/\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Stitch People","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46191698706681,"sku":null,"price":18.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0734\/8689\/3305\/files\/HalloweenHouseClass.png?v=1776867634","url":"https:\/\/stitchpeople.com\/products\/halloween-cottage-class","provider":"Stitch People","version":"1.0","type":"link"}