Description
The Dog Rose Goldwork kit is a charming design which covers the basic techniques of padding, couching using Japanese gold and twist, couching using pearl purl and cutwork. It is an ideal starting point for launching an exciting journey into goldwork and all its many possibilities. The finished embroidery is 7cm high by 6.5cm wide. Suitable for beginners.
What's included in the price?
This goldwork kit includes the design hand drawn onto a 20cm x 20cm square of green silk dupion, with a 38cm x 38cm square of calico support fabric, gilt pearl purl, Japanese gold thread, gilt twist, gilt bright check purl, yellow craft felt, a reel of sewing thread, beeswax, full instructions with stitch diagrams, a size 22 chenille needle with buttonhole thread and a size 9 embroidery needle. All kept tidy in a neat little box.
What you will need
Embroidery scissors Embroidery frame or hoop.
Duration
Maker
Liz Tapper graduated from the Royal School of Needlework's apprenticeship in 1998. She now teaches a wide variety of hand embroidery techniques, designs her own range of embroidery kits, accepts commissions and gives talks around the country.
Suitable for
- Adults
- Seniors
- Teenagers
- Wheelchair users
- Hearing impaired
- Suitable for beginners
