FOBA 2026 - Celeste Chalasani - Embroidery On Paper

Focus on Book Arts 2026

Celeste Chalasani
Embroidery On Paper - Saturday & Sunday, June 27-28, 2026

Read more about FOBA 2026 on their website!
https://focusonbookarts.org/2026-foba-conference/

Workshop Description:

Students will learn the basics of embroidering on paper as they work 10 embroidery stitches. Celeste will walk students through the stitches and share examples of how she has used them in her book art practice. At the end of class, students will assemble their embroidered pages to make their own “Little Book of Embroidery Stitches,” which can serve as a reference tool for years to come. Left-handed instructions available upon request.

Finished Product: an accordion book measuring 5½” x 25½”.

Day 1 Morning: Introduction and Project Materials. Cut individual pages, Back Stitch, Outline Stitch, Stem Stitch
Day 1 Afternoon: Herringbone Stitch, Blanket Stitch, Fly Stitch, Feather Stitch

Day 2 Morning: Welcome & Review. Chain Stitch, French Knot, Ghiordes Knot
Day 2 Afternoon: Lazy Daisy Flowers, Lettering Basics, Whipping, creating the accordion book

Materials/equipment to be provided by students:

• Foam or rubber pad
• Cardstock or Mi-Teintes paper or similar measuring a minimum of 5½” x 25½”
• Bone folder
• Craft cutting board
• X-Acto knife
• Metal ruler or straight edge
• Acid-free tape
• Acid-free glue stick or double-sided tape
• Scissors for cutting thread
• Markers in various colors (optional)
• Magnification and good lighting is recommended