Description

This Goldwork Embroidery Kit is perfect for stitchers looking to learn Goldwork Embroidery, even if you are a beginner.

Working on purple silk dupion with Gilt and metal threads the full written instructions will take you step by step through the most commonly used Goldwork techniques, including: Couching, Chipping and applying leather as well as felt padding.

The Shamrock and Acorn motif was inspired by the Coronation Robe of state of Queen Elizabeth, The Queen Mother for the coronation in 1937 worked in Goldwork by The Royal School of Needlework.

The kit includes: Gilts and metallic threads including: Japanese Passing, 1 1/2 Twist, Bright Check Purl, Pearl Purl and metallic machine thread, silk dupion with printed design and calico backing fabric, kid leather, wool felt, needles, sewing thread, beeswax and a mini velvet board.

The finished kit fits perfectly into a 4″ hoop – hoop mouting kits available.

You will also need a 6” embroidery hoop and embroidery scissors.

You can explore many more stitches on the RSN Stitch Bank.

Hand made in the UK

Warning: Not suitable for small children, kit contains sharp needles and small parts