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Alexandra Davidoff is an artist and knitwear designer known for her

unique fusion of textures, colors, cultures, and techniques in creating

both wearable and decorative art. Born in Uzbekistan, she developed

an early interest in various fiber arts such as sewing, weaving, fabric

dyeing, and embroidery. This foundation led her to pursue theater

costume design at the Uzbek Academy of Arts and later, fashion design

at The Art Institute of Dallas after moving to the United States.

Davidoff’s professional journey includes working in the apparel industry

for companies like Cold Water Creek and Soft Surroundings before

establishing herself as an independent knitwear designer. Her knitwear

designs have been featured in prominent publications such as Vogue

Knitting, Noro magazines and books, Malabrigo books, Knitter’s

Magazine and Sixth & Spring Books, among others.

In addition to her design work, Alexandra is a passionate knitting

instructor, teaching classes and workshops across the United States and

overseas. You can find her among the teachers at Vogue Knitting LIVE,

Interweave Escapes, Interweave Yarn Festival, DFW Fiber Fest, Rowan

Connect, Hill Country Weavers Retreat, YarnOver, & other palaces and

events. Her popular Dragon Stitch designs, like the Dragon Lore shawls

and the I Am Dragon trilogy, showcase her innovative approach to

knitwear. She currently resides in Dallas, Texas​.

You can find Alexandra’s design portfolio on Ravelry at StudioDavidoff

and on her website alexandradavidoff.com

CLASS HIGHLIGHTS

Welcome to our captivating tassel-making class, where you'll unlock the secrets to crafting intricate tassels

that will elevate your garments and home decor to new levels of elegance. Whether you're a novice or an

experienced crafter, this class is your gateway to creating stunning tassels that will become the envy of all.

During this hands-on workshop, you'll delve into the world of tassel-making, exploring different styles and

techniques. Learn the anatomy of the PomTassel and its building principles. Discover how to create a yarn-

covered wooden bead and master a unique "blocking" technique. Be inspired by a presentation of multiple

samples in an array of fibers and colors.

Whether you're looking to embellish clothing, accessories, or home decor items, these intricate tassels will

add a touch of sophistication and individuality to your projects. Picture adorning your favorite sweater,

shawl, or handbag with beautifully crafted tassels, or using them to enhance your home. The possibilities are

limitless, and your creativity will know no bounds. Please visit Ravelry to view the Royal PomTassel patterns.

Included in this Class

• Electronic Royal PomTassel pattern

LECTURE HIGHLIGHTS

Join us as we delve into the world of creative textile fusion, bringing together the timeless beauty of wool

and other incredible textures as leather, denim and beads. In this presentation, I'll showcase techniques that

merge these versatile materials to create unique, textured pieces that blend fashion, sustainability, and

personal style. Explore the magic of texture fusion and learn how to breathe new life into your wardrobe by

creating truly unique garments.

I will show you how to pick the right leather and prepare denim for integration with knitwear. You will see a

demonstration of bead embroidery on knits and I will share little secrets with you of how to apply this

delicate technique to heavily textured pieces. Additionally, you will see a demonstration on how to make a

leather tassel from scratch without special tools. Get inspired by the multiple samples of this texture fusion,

and empower your future projects with these innovative techniques. Let's embark on this creative journey

together and discover how to make stunning, one-of-a-kind pieces that reflect your personal style!

Included in this Lecture

• Electronic Dream in Denim pattern (free Ravelry download code will be given during the class)

Need for the Day of the Lecture

• Notebook and pen