4 x 5 booklets to keep as references. Every attention to detail for your learning and enjoyment.Large and accurate graphics with step-by-step directions. Photos of actual pieces where relevant. History and other details not often found in class materials.

For periodic on-line classes, see the Plain & Fancy Forum for a current schedule.

For other on-line classes, see our Stitches Library for many in-depth embroidery techniques.

For an extensive work on beginning embroidery, hand sewing, construction, and finishing, see the Primer.

Contact Heritage Shoppe for details on any class, materials or questions you may have.

It also includes an evaluation by Heritage Shoppe of your final project - e-mail questions/answers, or personal evaluation by normal mail for hands-on learning at any time during the course of the completion of the project.

Each project contains a detailed listing of all supplies needed. You will be introduced to many fine fabrics and threads to expand your knowledge.

KITS: A few kits are currently available.  See individual course listings for more information.

You may email at anytime for additional help. You can also send a sample of your work for a free critique and additional suggestions.

Dianne Lewandowski, proprieter of Heritage Shoppe, has mentored with some of the finest certified instructors in Canada, Australia, and the U.S. Her works have appeared in Sew Beautiful magazine. She received her "mastery" in Shadow Work from EGA in 1997.  In 2001, EGA accepted two Group Correspondence Courses for the membership and she is currently the chairman of the EGA Master Craftsman program in surface embroidery.