Embroidery Extravaganza Is Here to Thread New Possibilities

Virtual, Live Presentations: July 17th @ 10 am PST

Is your stitching feeling flat? Tired of tame techniques and color combos that don’t pop? It’s time to ditch the dull and embrace embroidery that sings. Embroidery Extravaganza 2025 is your all-access pass to texture-rich techniques, color-packed inspiration, and world-class instruction from 10 of the boldest stitch artists in the craft world.

The day kicks off with a keynote from legendary fiber artist Sue Spargo, whose innovative wool appliqué techniques, eye for texture, and unforgettable style will open your eyes to new creative possibilities. After that, dive into breakout sessions led by our stellar lineup of embroidery experts.

Attend live online from anywhere—no travel needed. Watch every session from the comfort of home and enjoy lifetime access to all recordings. Build your skills, refresh your creativity, and add exciting new techniques to your embroidery practice.

Elevate Your Embroidery Practice

Strengthen your stitching skills and refresh your creative approach with essential techniques, innovative materials, and inspiring design ideas taught by expert instructors. Whether you're looking to develop your design eye, discover new tools, or take your embellishment game to the next level, this event covers a wide range of skills and techniques you can apply again and again, including:.

• Thread painting, stumpwork, and whimsical storytelling with stitches.
• Felt appliqué, bead embroidery, and mixed media embellishment
• Embroidery techniques across a variety of surfaces and tools to expand your creative toolkit
• Realistic portrait pattern making, textured landscapes, and creative stitch variations

Why You’ll Love It:

✨ Choose Your Creative Path:  No breakout room limits—explore any session that inspires you. Watch live or catch every recording later with lifetime access.

✨ All-Star Instruction: Learn from award-winning artists, authors, and creative educators with decades of experience and a passion for embroidery.

✨ Live From Your Comfiest Spot: Cozy up with your hoop and tea—it’s all online, no travel needed.

✨ Bonus Goodies: Win prizes, grab exclusive downloads, and enjoy a digital swag bag full of embroidery treats.

See What Folks Had to Say About Previous Extravaganzas!

Engaging, Smooth, and Worthwhile
It was a wonderful course, and I'm happy to have unlimited access to all of the resources and videos I missed. It was well worth the money and time spent. Everything ran very smoothly, and the presenters were engaging and interesting. Thank you for a job well done! –Analisa

Inspiring and Great Fun
Fantastic! Great value! Inspiring for newbies and experienced embroiderers. The content was varied, and the presentation was fun and interactive! Looking forward to the next one—soon, I hope! –Cindy

Always Something to Learn
This is my second workshop with Creative Spark, and I absolutely love them. I’ve been inspired and have learned quite a bit. No matter how experienced (or not) you are, there is always something to learn from these workshops! –Denise

First Time, Fully Fascinated
This was my first "Embroidery Extravaganza," and I loved every minute of it! The three classes I took were very interesting—I can't wait to watch the others on the replay. It was so nice to meet those iconic instructors "in person," even digitally. Even though I have most of their books, I learned so much more today. It was fascinating! Thanks for this event. –Marie

Get Ready to Stitch Something Spectacular!

Sign up before July 17th to follow the thread of creativity with the industry's best. After that, registration closes—don’t miss your chance to stitch new skills, fresh ideas, and colorful possibilities into every project.

🎟️ Reserve Your Spot Now and Embroider Boldly Ever After!

Meet Your All-Star Stitching Instructors!

KEYNOTE: Creative Stitching: Texture, Color & Innovation

 

Renowned fiber artist Sue Spargo shares her signature approach to wool appliqué and embroidery through inspiring examples of her richly layered work. Her thoughtful design process and inventive stitch combinations bring color, texture, and dimension to life. suespargo.com

 

Stitching Dimension: Thread Painting & Stumpwork

 

Anne Oliver of Lolli and Grace brings her signature joy-filled embroidery style to this colorful exploration of thread painting and stumpwork. With vibrant examples and detailed instructions, she shows how to add eye-catching dimension and delightful texture to your stitched creations. lolliandgrace.com

 

 Felt Appliqué Embroidery Techniques

 

Designer and educator Betz White shares her vibrant approach to felt appliqué embroidery, combining color, texture, and approachable techniques. From tools and transfers to stitched embellishments, her presentation offers everything you need to create playful, polished felt appliqué designs. betzwhite.com 

 

 Thread Painting Nature: Stitching Realistic Landscapes

 

Cassandra Dias shares her signature thread painting techniques for capturing the beauty of nature in embroidery. Learn how to stitch detailed landscapes using long and short stitch, split stitch, and French knots, create movement with directional stitching, layer textures for realistic depth, and choose colors that evoke seasons, light, and emotion. cassandramdias.com

 

 Free-Form Bead Embroidery: Texture & Sparkle

 

Renowned author and teacher Christen Brown brings her eclectic artistry to this bold exploration of bead embroidery. With sparkling color, rich texture, and creative play, she guides students through techniques that transform simple stitches into stunning, encrusted fiber art. christenbrown.com 

 

 Improvisational Hand Embroidery on Wool

Textile artist Laura Wasilowski of Artfabrik shares her playful approach to stitching whimsical scenes on wool using free-form embroidery. With bold threads, simple stitches, and creative freedom, she shows how to turn wool into vibrant, hand-crafted stories. artfabrik.com

 

 Stick and Stitch Embroidery for Everyday Wear

From denim jackets to tote bags and stretchy knits, Lauren Weber of Garden Girl Studio shares her go-to method for adding embroidery to everyday items with ease. Using water-soluble stabilizer, she’ll help you master embellishment on tricky surfaces. Stitch your style into every project with confidence and creativity. gardengirlstudio.com

 

 Advanced Realistic Portrait Pattern Making

 

Michelle Staub of Stitching Sabbatical shares her expert process for turning photos into detailed embroidery portrait patterns. With a focus on reference selection, composition, and drawing, she offers the tools and insights needed to elevate realistic thread painting. stitchingsabbatical.com

 

 Flora & Fiber: Mixed Media Embroidery

 

Fiber artist Nichole Vogelsinger of WildBoho shares her playful approach to combining fabric painting, embroidery, and mixed media techniques to create vibrant botanical designs. With an emphasis on creativity, texture, and joyful embellishment, she inspires you to stitch boldly and explore freely. wildboho.com

 

Stitch Adaptation: Mix, Match, and Make It Yours

Master stitcher and author Sharon Boggon of Pintangle shares how to mix, match, and modify stitches to create fresh, expressive embroidery. Her thoughtful approach helps you develop a unique style and unlock the full creative potential of every stitch. pintangle.com