Marie Yolande's Profile

Marie Yolande is an internationally known needlework instructor, designer and published author. Her work has appeared in Threads, Sew Beautiful and Inspiration.

 She first learned sewing, hand embroidery and machine sewing from her mother, Madame Eva, an accomplished French seamstress and embroiderer. The French nuns further expanded her stitching knowledge. Her extensive international travel experience combined with her studies in French Couture Design and Needlework studies in the U.S. , Canada and Europe enable her to organize textile oriented tours to European countries with hands-on embroidery workshops. Among them, The Royal School of Needlework, Hampton Court, England, Maison Malbranche, Paris, France, Maree Maher Mountmellick Embroidery Seminar, Dublin, Ireland, Les Brodeuses, Montréal, Canada, Creative Sewing & Needlework Seminar, Toronto, Canada, Francine Nicolle Boutis Seminar, Avignon, France, International Forum of Lace and Embroidery, Rimini, Italy and others.

 Marie Yolande has appeared on television shows in Canada and The U.S. demonstrating various types of European Needlework. She enjoys sharing her passion for needlework and the knowledge she has learned abroad by conducting lectures and teaching seminars.

Below is a sampling of some of her class projects and lectures. For more details, she can be reached by e-mail at yolande@marieyolande.com

Embellished Bag à la Rococo

Duplicate the embellishments found on the French brocade ball gowns and luxurious accessories during the Louis XV Rococo period.
One day/6 hours hand embroidery class for all skill levels. Kit: $35. (fabric choices vary on availability )

Monogramme à la Broderie Blanche

Embroider the alphabet letter of your choice while using the French Padded Satin Stitch and Cordonnet /Trailing techniques on a piece of fine linen.

One day/6 hours hand embroidery class for all skill levels. SAGA approved. Kit. $15.

Victorian Linen Press

Learn how to make the dust and wrinkle-free keeper of handkerchiefs and table linens which was so popular during the Victorian times.

Half Day/3 hours hands-on machine sewing workshop for all skill levels. SAGA approved. Kit: $18.

Embellished Madame de Pompadour Slipper

Embroider a piece of tapestry the way it was customary to do so during the 18 th century for the balls at the Court of Versailles. Use a variety of embroidery stitches and ribbon work techniques in the making of this wall pocket destined to hold your eyeglasses or dry flowers.

Workshops based on the “Boutis Provençal Technique”

Learn and discover the history of “ Broderie de Marseille ”/French whitework as it has been practiced in the south of France for centuries. This totally reversible corded embroidery technique is hand stitched and can be adapted in a variety of ways. All the boutis classes listed below cover the basic fabric manipulation steps in the execution of the boutis technique with the marking, stitching, cording,….

Choose the class project which is most appealing to you.

Needlework Cover à la Boutis Provençal

One day/6 hours hand embroidery class for all skill levels. SAGA approved class. Kit: $15.

Baby Bonnet à la Broderie Royale

One day/6 hours hand embroidery class for all skill levels. SAGA approved class. Kit: $30.

Bib & Booties à la Boutis Provençal

2 days/12 hours hand embroidery class for all skill levels. SAGA & EGA approved classes. Kit: $35.

Either item can be taught individually in a one day/6hours class.

Lumière de Noël Christmas Stocking

Boutis technique with added shadow effects, trimmings and glitz.

One day/6 hours hand embroidery class for all skill levels. SAGA approved class. Kit: $21.

Embellished Pillow à la Broderie Royale

Basic boutis technique with lace insert and a variety of embroidery technique.

2 days/12 hours hand embroidery class for all skill levels. SAGA approved class. Kit: $25.

Rescuing and Caring for Vintage Textiles

Learn how to successfully conceal a hole or tear from grandmother's favourite handkerchief by embellishing it. Become familiar with various ways of removing stains from linens and preserving special family heirloom.

Half Day/3 -hour lecture for all skill levels. SAGA approved. No kit fee. Bring note pad and pencil.

Tricks of the French Couture Trade

Find out what makes couture clothes so expensive and fit so well. Learn about fashion details and trimmings that give the luxurious couture look.

Half Day/3 hours lecture for all skill levels. SAGA approved. Button Kit: $2.

The Textiles and Needleworks of France

This lecture and slide presentation is supported by a collection of textiles and embroidered items from the various regions France . Learn about the cultural and regional differences among the French needleworkers.

This presentation can vary from 1-3 hours depending on time availability. SAGA approved. No kit fee.

The above list contains a summary of the most popular classes
and lectures, for further information and fees, please contact
Marie Yolande, 4765 Legacy Cove Lane , Mableton, GA - 30126 * Phone: 770-941-3102

E-mail: yolande@marieyolande.com Web site: www.marieyolande.com