We can’t quite believe it is that time of year again that we need to tell you about what we have coming for Christmas but here we are. This year’s Goldwork Christmas Stars Workshop is now available for purchase as it will be taking place on Saturday 16th December from 10am-6pm. As you can choose […]
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Pro Tips: Threading the Needle
I know you have threaded a needle before, you know you can do it, but sometimes when you sit down to start and sewing project do you feel like you spend more time threading the needle than actually stitching? If so, don’t worry perhaps you haven’t found your threading style just yet. ”Threading style!” I […]
Pro Tips: Pointy Tweezers
These pointy tweezers might look a bit frightening (and they are if you accidentally catch yourself with them) but they are very handy for all sorts of projects. They come with a little cover over the points to protect the ends as well as you! For goldwork they can be great for getting down in-between […]
Pro Tips: Quick Knots
At some point, most people have seen someone who sews regularly or professionally knot their thread, and it is loose and then ‘tad-dah’, like a flash it has a tiny perfect knot in the end of their thread. They used magic right? No, this knotted sorcery is actually just a clever little wrap and roll, […]
Pro Tips: Changing your Tambour Hook
When you purchase a tambour hook and handle from the London Embroidery School, it comes ‘loaded’ with a medium weight hook already in it. However this may not be the best hook to use from your particular project. Like with needles, there are several sizes to choose from so for the best results you should […]
Pro Tips: Wrapping your frame
10” Table Clamp Frame When you are purchasing your embroidery equipment, there is often a lot of emphasis put on the exciting and more unusual looking tools like the tambour hooks and stilettos (see the specialist equipment section if you are not sure what these are). However, your trusty frame is just as important if […]