This month, our student of the month is @simplythethreads who shared with us her progress from the Silk Shading Day Class- Beginners she took a couple of weeks ago. Email us for your discount code so we can see again soon at another class we hope! Ali’s instagram (simplythethreads) seems to a pretty new so […]
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Pro Tips: Stitching with Both Hands
One of the things about embroidery, particulally hand embroidery, that you can not get away from is that it takes time. It takes a lot of practise to become proficient in each technique and time to keep your skills at a good level. In addition to that there is the time it takes to complete […]
New Date for the Lace Series Course
On Saturday 24th November, we will be having a full day’s workshop dedicated to lace embroidery. Starting with Lace Applique, we will later move onto Broiderie Anglaise and finishing up with some Limerick Lace . We will introduce you to the techniques used in each of these styles of embroidery that give them their signature […]
October’s Student of the Month
We have been a little slow releasing the details of last month’s winner, but we are delighted to share with you the stunning work of Gwendoline Burel who submitted her image of this butterfly she embroidered which we just thought was fab! In particular the use of the silver plate really adds weight to the […]
KIMONO X KOMONO
Kawaii!!! (So cute!!!) Was that your first response after seeing these adorable miniature Japanese sushi? Well, it was certainly ours. This tiny tromploi are crafted by a mother-daughter duo who have spun traditional kimono silk fabric into small adorable objects. At the exhibition, there was even a table filled with beautiful and intricately made Japanese […]
Christian Dior: Designer of Dreams
Runway through the years #Dior #runway #couture A post shared by Tasha Searls-Punter (@tashasearlspunter) on Dec 21, 2017 at 3:44am PST Every now and then, there is an exhibition that we feel we just have to see, and usually one holds out until it (hopefully) comes to London. However the risk of missing out on […]