The Mount Prospect Historical Society will be continuing monthly needlecraft nights under a new name — Bessie’s Workbasket.
Join us the second Wednesday of each month in Central School (103 S. Maple St., Mount Prospect) from 10:00 am-12:00 pm or 7:00 to 9:00 pm.
Come try your hand at candlewicking on October 9. Candlewicking, a classic whitework embroidery technique, has a distinct style that involves stitching primarily with Colonial knot stitches. In the early days of the United States, especially during the Westward Expansion, fine embroidery threads weren’t plentiful—they also wouldn’t have been efficient. However, because the cotton threads used for making candle wicks were easy to acquire, they may have become the material of choice for those who wished to add some embellishment to quilts and other sewing projects.
On November 13, we will crochet. Learn a new skill for the winter and learn how to crochet! If you already know the basics, join us to learn a few new stitches, just in time for the holidays. Bring a hook and yarn if you have some, otherwise we will have some on hand
We will finish the year on December 11 and make a variety of ornaments.
The August class has been cancelled.
Upcoming class topics will be posted throughout the year so be sure to check back regularly for updated information.