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September’s Student of the Month

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It would seem like for those in the UK, autumn is well and truely here. Behind us are the days of wanting to spend all our time outside (covid permitting). Bring on those snuggly months with a blanket, hot chocolate and the desire to stay inside and perhaps, I dont know, maybe do some stitching. Like this month’s student of the month who has definately been getting their stitching hours in recently @diannasmith646

Tambour Online Class 2: Beads by @diannasmith646

Here is someone who with a swift glance at their instagram page, clearly loves textiles and making and craft in it’s forms. Dianna took out Tambour Online Class Series and wasted no time in getting started and dedicating her skills to this technique.

 

Tambour Online Class 1: Stitches by @diannasmith646

As you can see above, here winning picture is of her tambour 2 outcome, the beads class of the tambour series where she shows a real finesse for this style of embroidery. The other parts of the class are also very good, but that one just had the edge for us. It would seem that Dianna sensed that in herself too as she has already started and made serious headway on testing a new project with her tambour skills.

Tambour Bead project- Beaded purse by @diannasmith646

Bringing a great sense of humour to her craft projects, check her instagram out if you need a little motivation as you will find it in spades. Dianna seems to be able to jump between different techniques very easily and goes to show how varied and exciting making things with your own hands can be.

If you would like to be the October’s #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 class.

Pendant Pin Cushion Project by @diannasmith646

All Images courtesy of @diannasmith646

July’s Student of the Month

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Happy August everyone! A month coming to an end means it is time to announce that July’s Student of the Month is….. @ceinwenrees !

Introduction to Goldwork Cherry Design by @ceinwenrees

Having completed the Introduction to Goldwork Cherry Design as seen here, she now has plans to level up to the goldwork online class pear design with her Mum. Such a nice though to spend some time with others occupied by shared interests!

Homemade cakes by @ceinwenrees

This talented ladies skills seem to have no bounds as she turns her hand to other crafts as well as sewing and embroidery.

Homemade dress by @ceinwenrees (made in 2 hours!)

We are sure their pears will be just as lovely as Ceinwen’s Cherries, looking forward to it already.

 

If you would like to be the August’s #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 class.

All Images courtesy of @ceinwenrees

 

Plunging, Pearle Purl and (string) Pad additions to the Pear

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We are getting into the more tricky techniques of the goldwork pear design now, starting off this class with plunging, the rather dramatic sounding way to finish off our couching from the last class.

Furthering our finishing touches, we then will be adding the very pleasing looking pearle purl edging before we explore a new padding method with string. This will bring us to step up the difficulty towards the end of the class as we take our first foray into the challenging technique of cutwork. 

 

Get your copy of this next class on our website or if you are new to the goldwork pear design, get started by choosing one of our bundle options to grab yourself a discount on this design. There are now three of the four class parts available with the final one coming next Friday, so plenty of stitching to keep you busy till then! Check back on the 31st July for the final instalment, or have it sent direct to you on it’s release when you buy a bundle option.

June’s Student of the Month

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As we go striding into July, it is time to announce that June’s Student of the Month is….. @craftswithadz !

Tambour sequins practise By Craftsbyadz

 

They took a Tambour beading class with us back when we had classes in the studio (seems like forever ago now!), taught by one of our wonderful tutors Amy Burt. You can see the practise that has gone into these skills as the work is looking very even.

‘Belle’ from the live action Disney Film costume By Craftsbyadz

We look forward to seeing where these skills will be put to use as they are a keen Disney and Broadway lover, recreating miniature costumes for their collection of OOAK dolls.

 

Tambour embroidery By Craftsbyadz

Working on a miniature scale can be challenging at the best of times so seeing these pieces coming together is really astounding. Especially trying to scale down the embroidery which can already be pretty fiddly at real scale!

If you would like to be the July’s #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 class.

All Images courtesy of @craftsbyadz

 

Day 3 of our 10k Celebrations

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We have had a competition, day 1. We have had a giveaway, Day 2. Therefore on Day 3 of our 10k celebrations we have a Discount to offer you.

Did you pick up on our hint at the launch? We will be knocking 10% off the Beginners Monogramming Class on 11th Sept 2019 until Friday 6th Sept or while places last. You can access this using the discount code TYINSTADAY3

 

For another opportunity to be a winner, tag us in your images on instagram from the class or what you have learnt to be entered into our student of the month competition, use the hashtag #londonembroideryschool 😉

Not your thing? Don’t worry there are still plenty more exciting offers coming up that are sure to be right up your street. Check in next week to see what we reveal for Day 4.

It’s the BIG one (or is it the BUG one…?)

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We are so looking forward to having a new group of you lovely people into the studio for the 5 day Goldwork Course at the start of February. It is always such as treat to see how the beetles grow as the students learn more of the techniques used in the artwork.

Taking place between Monday 4th and Friday 8th February, the course will take place each day from 10am-4pm where we will be working on a variety of traditional goldwork techniques whilst creating a lovely golden beetle.

This 25 hour course is available at a Beginners or Intermediate level to suit your stithing experience.


We have a couple of places still available if you would like to join us. You can book through the link here the booking pages, places are £555.00.

We hope to see you next month with your beetle!