Heath and Harebells with Sarah Smith
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£275.00
Inspired by the haunting final paragraph of the novel ‘Wuthering Heights’ by Emily Brontë, this three day class uses a combination of surface stitches to recreate this tranquil moorland scene. Heather (‘heath’) and harebells combine with Yorkshire fog grass, cotton grass and Large Heath butterflies to create a unified circular design.
The project uses a wide variety of stitches, including: split stitch, stem stitch, detached chain, turkey rug stitch, satin stitch, silk shading, fly stitch and French knots, with several elements stitched to add a three dimensional element to the work. One of the butterfly wings, for example is created using a ‘Stumpwork’ technique with a fine wire edging. All of these are covered in the course, but some previous experience of these, in particular of silk shading, would be advisable.
The threads used are lustrous pure silk Soie d’Alger from Au Ver A Soie and the ground fabric is a beautiful high thread count pale blue linen. The finished piece is designed so that it can be framed in a standard 8 inch embroidery hoop, instructions for which will also be included in the course.
Please note this is an in-person class at Hampton Court Palace, East Molesey, Surrey KT8 9AU.
Please view important joining information about Hampton Court courses.
RSN Stitch Bank
You can explore many more stitches in the RSN Stitch Bank.
Inspired by the haunting final paragraph of the novel ‘Wuthering Heights’ by Emily Brontë, this three day class uses a combination of surface stitches to recreate this tranquil moorland scene. Heather (‘heath’) and harebells combine with Yorkshire fog grass, cotton grass and Large Heath butterflies to create a unified circular design.
The project uses a wide variety of stitches, including: split stitch, stem stitch, detached chain, turkey rug stitch, satin stitch, silk shading, fly stitch and French knots, with several elements stitched to add a three dimensional element to the work. One of the butterfly wings, for example is created using a ‘Stumpwork’ technique with a fine wire edging. All of these are covered in the course, but some previous experience of these, in particular of silk shading, would be advisable.
The threads used are lustrous pure silk Soie d’Alger from Au Ver A Soie and the ground fabric is a beautiful high thread count pale blue linen. The finished piece is designed so that it can be framed in a standard 8 inch embroidery hoop, instructions for which will also be included in the course.
Please note this is an in-person class at Hampton Court Palace, East Molesey, Surrey KT8 9AU.
Please view important joining information about Hampton Court courses.
RSN Stitch Bank
You can explore many more stitches in the RSN Stitch Bank.
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