New!  We are re-launching our schools project, ‘Embroider a Selfie’.  Put on hold due to the pandemic, we are now bringing this creative project back to schools with a brand new series of videos.

The project focuses on expressing yourself through stitch, either by ‘Stitching a Selfie’ or ‘Stitching a Power Mantra’ – encouraging and inspiring school children to put down their mobile phones and pick up a needle instead!  The new videos feature RSN Tutor Sonja Galsworthy, demonstrating the basics of needlework and a series of key stitches that children can use to create their own ‘Selfie’ or ‘Power Mantra’.  The videos are easily accessible on our RoyalNeedlework YouTube account, so school teachers and children can watch them, whether in the classroom or at home.

Emma Doggart, Project Manager at the RSN, said: “The ‘Embroider a Selfie’ project was established to help school children learn about the fun, creative and therapeutic aspects of stitch – the latter is particularly important now, as we continue to hear in the news how children’s wellbeing has been negatively affected by the pandemic.  This project is all about self-expression.  Whether you choose to stitch a face or inspirational word, these two themes have been specifically chosen to motivate and build self-esteem, using the soothing flow of stitch to decrease stress.”

As part of the project, we have a limited number of kits, containing a booklet of ideas, threads, needles, fabrics, hoops and scissors.  These are free to schools. Thank you to all the schools that have applied for their kits back in 2020.  We will be in touch shortly to confirm if you have been successful.  If you would like to apply, visit our ‘Embroider a Selfie’ page for details.  We particularly encourage applications from schools in more disadvantaged areas.

More information on the ‘Embroider a Selfie’ project.