Mother’s day is just around the corner, and what better way to treat her than with the gift of a new skill! We are currently offering weekend workshops in both tambour beading and beginners goldwork with dates approaching very soon, so perfect timing for getting those all important Mother’s Day present’s sorted! Our Tambour Beading […]
Archives for February 2016
The History of Limerick Lace
Limerick Lace is a fragile technique that requires practice and patience to become proficient. It is the art of embroidering net to make beautiful, lacy pieces that are extremely delicate and time bearing. There are two types to master; Limerick Tambour and Limerick Run Lace. 19th Century Irish Limerick Lace Limerick Lace originated in the […]
Michele Carragher
As embroiderers, we cannot help but be infatuated by the beautiful embroideries seen in Game of Thrones! London based embroiderer Michele Carragher – with a degree from the London College of Fashion, is the talented embroiderer behind the wonderful details on the costumes that can be seen throughout the series. We love the attention to detail in this […]