What is crewel work? Is it not just embroidery? Well, yes and no, the stitches are often the same types so it can be a great technique to give you a good overview into a variety of stitches. However crewelwork usually refers specifically to the wool yarn used to stitch with which gives it is […]
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Pro Tips: How to pick your Embroidery Frame
This week, we have frames on our mind. An essential for creating your best embroidery, the humble frame is often overlooked. We now have a range of 11 frame options for your to chose from so here is a little guide from us so you can make the best choice for you: 10” Table Clamp […]
Christmas Offerings 2019
Can you believe it is already that time of year that we have to start thinking about Christmas? We have been working on some new things for you this year and we are so ready to tell you about them. Like embroidered christmas cards. Yes please! We have three designs of embroidered Christmas which are […]
Pro Tips: Presenting your Embroidery in a Frame
Presenting your embroidery nicely can often be a bit tricky but with it being so beautiful, its a shame not to display it.If you have been into have a class with us recently you will have seen our range of classes displayed with the samples from them in our new display frames. The come in […]
Laying Tools Guide
Laying Tools Who is using them and why? Laying tools are one of the great secrets of an embroiderers tool kit. Many people dont even know they exist but those that have used them rarely go stitching without one. At the London embroidery school we feel we have a few of the best and what’s […]
Day 8 of our 10k Celebrations
‘I don’t like pretty, shiny things.’ Said no one, ever. 😉 So for Day 8 we have another giveaway for you, of a pack of our Grey Rectangular Glass Crystals. To claim your free purl go to the ‘Thank you for 10k Instagram Followers’ tab in menu bar will reveal the Day 8: Free Grey […]