'Tudor Rose' Whitework Embroidery Kit Goldwork Embroidery Kits

'Tudor Rose' Whitework Embroidery Kit Goldwork Embroidery KitsTechniques Padded satin stitch French knots Buttonhole stitch Stem stitch Fits 8 inch (20cm) hoop Ideal for beginners With Normandy linen The word whitework simply describes embroidery with white threads on white fabric. There are also some stitch techniques which are exclusive to whitework (pulled thread work, drawn thread work and cutwork). This design fits an 8" (20cm) ring frame. It is ideal for beginners. The kit explores surface stitches which

Written by a leading embroiderer

The design is a 10-inch square filled with flowers

The stitch used is ‘long and short’ which creates naturalistic shading and colour blending with simple stitches

The word ‘goldwork’ is used to describe embroidery with metal threads and wires

Available with 28-55 TPI linen

and a history of the Royal School itself

Your choice of initial

The kit explores the basics of shading by varying both the threads and the stitch

Detailed instructions on designing and developing shaded pieces of blackwork embroidery

equipment and tools

Jacqui McDonald

Choose from pink or purple wools (other colours available by request