Slow stitching...

Stop the clock, pour yourself a cup, breathe deeply, and settle into your own personal sanctuary of stitch.

Discover the joy of hand embroidery your way — join lively, scheduled online classes and learn alongside fellow stitchers, or take control of your pace with flexible, self-guided lessons. For a truly personal touch, enjoy private tuition with Kelley, either online or in the charming Glass Tent studio. Seeking inspiration? Head over to stitchsanctuary.com, download a ready-to-go project plan and indulge in some creative ‘me time’. And if you want it all — skills, guidance, and a welcoming creative haven — step into my Stitch Sanctuary, where your embroidery journey truly begins.

“Kelley’s classes are the best. I’ve taken two classes from her over two years. Her demonstrations are clear and easy to follow. She has perfected her on-line teaching style. I’ve found her to be kind and patient and she frequently throws in a little example or historic fact to keep things interesting. My fellow students have ranged from beginners to advanced stitchers and I believe everyone has been happy with the instructions we’ve received.”

Sherry S

“I took Kelleys Goldwork sampler course which covered all aspects of Goldwork and a few extras such as how to mount your work. A well designed course, very well delivered and a lot of fun. It has definitely improved my Goldwork skills! Kelley is enthusiastic and very helpful.”

Barbara

“I've just finished the class portion of Kelley's Goldwork Sampler and I'm really sad it's over. I have done a number of 2 day classes in this technique over the last few years, but I found working in this manner (Zoom classes at fortnightly intervals over nearly a year, with video clips of the techniques available through the portal) meant that if you found there was something that didn't make sense later, you could check back, or more importantly, ask a question at the next lesson. I've picked up on a lot of tiny things that have led to some very satisfying improvements in the quality of my work, learned some really useful techniques, and got links to sources of otherwise hard to find equipment. (Especially useful as I'm located down under in New Zealand.) Thank you Kelly for a wonderful experience - I had a blast!”

Betty S

Helping stitchers find their artistic fingers since 2005.