Description
The Royal School of Needlework Studio has launched six Goldwork Coronation Inspired Embroidery Kits. These new designs were produced by our expert RSN embroiderers who were instrumental in designing the Robe of Estate worn by Her Majesty Queen Camilla at the Coronation of His Majesty King Charles III on departure from Westminster Abbey.
Delphiniums and Bee Goldwork Kit
Level: Advanced
This glorious design is all about cutwork to achieve the heavier petals and is aimed at those who are experienced in Goldwork. The padding used in the flowers raises and curves the Purl so that it catches the light and shines. The bee is a celebration of the insect’s role in nature as without bees we would not have the flowers to inspire us. This design is for an advanced embroiderer with a good understanding of Goldwork.
Made in the RSN Studio, Hampton Court Palace, England
Kit Contents:
Fabric: Purple velvet, Calico, Yellow felt
Needles: Embroidery 10, 12, Chenille 22, 20, Tapestry 22, Curved needle
Threads: Gutermann 488, Gutermann 257, DMC Diamant 3821
Metal threads: Gilt Twist No 3, Gilt Pearl Purl Super, Gilt Smooth Purl No 8,Gilt Rough Purl No 8, Gilt Wire Check Purl No 8
Notions, Soft String, Seed Beads, Beeswax
Kit Dimensions:
Velvet Fabric Dimensions: 35x35cm
Design Dimensions: 22x10cm
Materials needed to complete the Kit:
Slate Frame or Roller Frame
Sharp Scissors or goldwork scissors
Tweezers
Mellor (optional)
Velvet board (for intermediate and advanced)
General fine pins
About:
The RSN Embroidery Studio team were honoured to work on nine pieces for the Coronation of Their Majesties King Charles III and Queen Camilla. One of the Coronation pieces, designed and hand embroidered by the RSN, was the Robe of Estate of Her Majesty Queen Camilla who is patron of the RSN. The Coronation Robe was made with a rich purple velvet and embroidered using the technique of Goldwork.
The Queen’s Robe of Estate was designed to represent Their Majesties love of nature and the environment. There were a total of 24 plants featured on the Robe, all chosen for their personal associations, with wild flowers at the base of the robe, leading up to the four emblematic flowers of England, Ireland, Scotland and Wales.
Flowers included the Delphinium, one of The King’s favourite flowers and the birth flower of July, the birth month of The Queen; the ‘Alchemilla Mollis’, known as Lady’s Mantle, which symbolises love and comfort; Cornflowers, which help to attract and encourage wildlife such as bees and butterflies; Lily of the Valley, which featured in Her Majesty’s wedding bouquet and was a favourite flower of Queen Elizabeth II; Myrtle, which represents hope; and Oak leaves which symbolise strength and longevity. Scabiosa, known as pincushion flowers, is also featured on the Robe, which is a reference to the Royal School of Needlework’s connection with Her Majesty, and her dedicated support since she became Patron. For the first time, the Coronation Robe also featured insects including a bee, butterfly, snail and ladybird.
The kits have been worked onto purple cotton velvet using gold threads with each design having a flower and insect from the original design.
The six kits in the Coronation Inspired Collection include:
- Lady’s Mantle and Snail – Beginner
- Pincushion Flower and Dragonfly – Beginner
- Forget-me-knot and Caterpillar – Intermediate
- Cornflower Spray and Butterfly – Intermediate
- Dandelion and Ladybird – Advanced
- Delphiniums and Bee – Advanced