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Techniques2 couchingChippingPadding Fits 6 inch (15cm) hoop Suitable for beginners The word ‘goldwork’ is used to describe embroidery with metal threads and wires, even if they are not gold! This technique has a long history all over the world; originally reserved for items of state and ceremony, now it can be enjoyed by everyone. Some threads…
Techniques 3 couchingChippingPaddingLeatherSpangles Fits 6 inch (15cm) hoop Ideal for beginners The word ‘goldwork’ is used to describe embroidery with metal threads and wires, even if they are not gold! This technique has a long history all over the world; originally reserved for items of state and ceremony, now it can be enjoyed by everyone….
Pattern & Instruction PDF Only Techniques Pulled thread workCounted satin stitchEyeletsOutlining Fits 8 inch (20cm) hoop Some experience helpful The word ‘whitework’ simply describes embroidery with white threads on white fabric. There are also some stitch techniques which are exclusive to whitework (pulled thread work, drawn thread work and cutwork). This butterfly design fits an…
Pattern & Instruction PDF Only Techniques2 outline stitchesSatin stitch3 decorative stitches Fits 5 inch (12cm) hoop Suitable for beginners The term ‘crewel work’ means embroidery with crewel wool threads on any fabric. The word ‘Jacobean’ describes the style of the design – influenced by English crewel work designs of the early 17th century. Jacobean crewel…
Techniques4 couching typesLong & Short Stitch Fits 8 inch (20cm) hoop Some embroidery experience may be helpful The word ‘goldwork’ is used to describe embroidery with metal threads and wires, even if they are not gold! This technique has a long history all over the world; originally reserved for items of state and ceremony, now it…
TechniquesPulled thread workStem stitchTrailing Fits 8 inch (20cm) hoop Some experience helpful Available with 32-55 TPI linen The word ‘whitework’ simply describes embroidery with white threads on white fabric. There are also some stitch techniques which are exclusive to whitework (pulled thread work, drawn thread work and cutwork). This design fits an 8 (20cm) ring…
Techniques 4 outline stitchesLaid WorkSatin StitchRaised Stem Stitch6 decorative stitches 2 colour themes Fits 10 inch (25cm) hoop Some experience may be helpful to get the most from this kit With natural linen twillAnd natural-dyed wool The term ‘crewel work’ means embroidery with crewel wool threads on any fabric. The word ‘Jacobean’ describes the style of…
Pattern and Instruction PDF only Techniques Turkey rug stitch3-D wired shapes Fits 5 inch (12cm) hoop Suitable for beginners The term ‘stumpwork’ refers to three-dimensional or raised embroidery. Technically this is a misnomer; the technique is more accurately called ‘raised embroidery’ – historically stumpwork means a very particular technique of using tiny pieces of wood…
Pattern & instruction PDF only Techniques6 blackwork patternsShadingStem stitch Fits 10 inch (25cm) hoop Some experience helpful With 32 TPI linen The word ‘blackwork’ means black stitching on white fabric. Areas of the design are usually filled with counted stitch patterns and then defined with outline stitches. Blackwork was very popular in Tudor times when the…
Techniques 2 couching2 chipping & cutworkPaddingLeatherSilk Shading & French knots Fits 8 inch (20cm) hoop Some experience helpful The word ‘goldwork’ is used to describe embroidery with metal threads and wires, even if they are not gold! This technique has a long history all over the world; originally reserved for items of state and ceremony,…
Techniques Long & short shadingSplit stitchCouched gold Fits 10 inch (25cm) hoop Suitable for beginners Silk shading (otherwise known as needle-painting) is the name for creating naturalistic shading and colour blending with simple stitches. The stitch used is ‘long and short’ and sometimes other stitches are added to enhance the design. Colours blend smoothly from one…
Pattern and instruction PDF only Techniques8 ribbon stitches & beading Fits 6-8 inch (15-20cm) hoop With silk dupion fabric and pure silk ribbons The term ‘silk ribbon embroidery’ refers to any embroidery done with silk ribbons. It is a fantastic way to bring depth to embroidery and the ribbons have a lovely sheen. Ribbon embroidery was…
TechniquesLong & short shadingSplit stitchFrench knots Fits 6 inch (15cm) hoop Some experience necessary Available with green or ivory background silk Silk shading (otherwise known as needle-painting) is the name for creating naturalistic shading and colour blending with simple stitches. The stitch used is ‘long and short’ and sometimes other stitches are added to enhance…
Includes all the specialist linens and threads you need to complete the Cunning Fox whitework embroidery project (enrol for the self-paced course here) 2 skeins Anchor stranded cotton 2 skeins Anchor coton a broder No.16 1 skein Anchor coton a broder No.30 14×14 inch Edinburgh linen (35 TPI) 14×14 inch Newcastle linen (40 TPI) 5 embroidery needles, size 10 5 embroidery needles, size…
TechniquesPulled thread workDrawn thread workSatin stitchStem stitchFrench knots Fits 8 inch (20cm) hoop Some experience helpful Available with 32-55 TPI linen The word ‘whitework’ simply describes embroidery with white threads on white fabric. There are also some stitch techniques which are exclusive to whitework (pulled thread work, drawn thread work and cutwork). This design fits an…
Techniques 6 blackwork patternsStem stitch Fits 8 inch (20cm) hoop Suitable for beginners With 28 TPI linen The word ‘blackwork’ means black stitching on white fabric. Areas of the design are usually filled with counted stitch patterns and then defined with outline stitches. Blackwork was very popular in Tudor times when the patterns would be…
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