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June Student of the Month

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We have a new student of the month (drum roll please)… @beth.lacey.costumes

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Beth Lacey Intro to Embroidery complete

Beth has been working on her Introduction to Embroidery Online Class and kit on and off over the course of the last 6 weeks, a look at the wonderful job she has made of it!

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Beth Lacey Introduction to Embroidery: work in progress

We’ve loved following along with her journey in the form of these photos and a wonderful series of reels (check them out on her instagram)

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Beth Lacey: costume in construction

Having a look through her instagram, it is clear this is a person of many talents. As a current AUB student, you can also see some of her garment makes and drawings in progress which are just stunning. We can just tell that there are going to be some really wonderful work produced by this up and coming creator. Watch this space!

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Beth Lacey: Gown Drawing

If you would like to be a winner, like Beth- use the hashtag #londonembroideryschool or tag us @londonembschool when sharing your photos from your London Embroidery School class or the things you have gone onto make following one of our classes.

All Images courtesy of @beth.lacey.costumes

Make it Extra Special This Father’s Day

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With Father’s day falling on the 20th June this year, you still have a little time to work on adding a small personalisation to his gift with our Monogramming Online Classes.

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Monogramming Online Class Part 3 ABCD Green Design In Progress Hand

What’s more, you could start working on a piece for him today as the monogramming online classes are delivered to you by email following your purchase so there’s no need to wait for a kit to come.

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Tie Monogram

Here are a few ideas on items you might like to work on and make extra special for your Dad, this Father’s Day with the London Embroidery School.

Shirt Monogram

May’s Student of the Month Winner

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May is gone, summer has arrived and with it we have our new student of the month…@paws_and_thread

@Paws_and_thread has been furthering her already rich embroidery repetoir with our Beaded Coral Online Class and Kit

”Really enjoyed starting this beaded coral course with @londonembschool , best way to start the bank holiday!”

Silk shading on T-shirt (design by @trishburrembroidery)

Having a look through her instagram, you can see that the passion for embroidery is very much present we lovely silk shading works on show and a willingness to try out all the techniques. We’re delighted to be part of the mix and hope to see more from this promising embroiderer.

Do have a look at her instagram page to see for yourself.  If you would like to be the next #studentofthemonth,  use the hashtag #londonembroideryschool or tag us when sharing your photos from your London Embroidery School class or the things you have gone onto make following one of our classes.

 

 

Tambour Embroidery Learning (design by @ateliersaintclaire)

All Images courtesy of @paws_and_thread

Turtle Power!

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A hugely underrated technique, the newest class to the London Embroidery School is the Shadow Work Online Class. Starring a gorgeous turtle artwork, we will be teaching you the principals to one of the lightest, most delicate embroidery styles.

 

Shadow work is a style of white work embroidery, but we will be using just a hint of colour to show it off to its best effect. Featuring back stitch, chain stitch, herringbone stitch, pin stitch, feather stitch and applique; we will demonstrate how to work on the sheerist of fabrics where everything is on display. At the end of the class, you will be left with your turtle design which can be admired from both sides and decide which one you love the most.

Available with a mini kit for materials, deluxe kit for equipment too or class only if you want to start straight away.

Beaded Coral Class Part 2 is Live

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As promised, today we have released the second part of our stunning Beaded Coral Online class. We have been blown away by the response and are so pleased to see you all seem to love it as much as we do. If you haven’t got involved yet, don’t delay as the kits are selling quickly and whilst we will work to restock them, we don’t want to keep you waiting. If you bought a bundle on the release then you will have had the second class delivered to your email address already.

We are most excited to see what you go onto do with these 3D beading techniques once learnt as I’m sure you will agree, there is so much that can be done with these unusual and eye catching approaches.

Find the Classes, kit and combination bundle options exclusively on the London Embroidery School website and join our stitching community by making something beautiful with us from where ever in the world you are.

Part 2 Intro to Silk Shading is Out

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The second part of our introduction to silk shading has been released and is now available on the London Embroidery School website. If you purchased one of our kit and classes bundles then the second part will have been delivered to your email address otherwise it is now purchasable independently.

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Silk shading from below, detail

During this class we will be talking to you more about the technique of silk shading and how it can be tweaked with your directional, material and density choices. As you will have become comfortable with juggling your thread blending using two needles we will offer a little context and examples from the history of silk shading which will hopefully spark ideas of how you can go on to apply your new skills.

If you haven’t already secured your introduction to silk shading kit, don’t delay as these have been selling like hot cakes since the launch of part 1.Find all your options in the online classes section of the London Embroidery School Website.

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Intro to Silk Shading in frame