Description

NEW; LIVE, ONLINE CLASS AVAILABLE TO PURCHASE WITH THIS KIT.

As an exciting new addition to the Well Embroidered range, we are now offering alongside this kit, a live, online class so you can watch demonstrations of each stitch, share your progress, ask questions and get feedback whilst meeting like minded people that are excited by embroidery, all in the comfort of your own home. Purchase the kit by itself or join me, Sara Rickards for the live online class option (includes kit), it’s your choice.

Learn how to make this festive goldwork Christmas decoration. The design is worked onto a white felt and you will learn how to work the following techniques; felt padding (single layer), Pearl purl outline, chipping, couched passing, blanket stitch and you will also learn how to make the design into a Christmas decoration to hang on your tree this year.

The design is aimed at students with little to no knowledge of goldwork but it would be beneficial, but not essential if you are familiar with some of the basic embroidery terms and stitches.

Finished size of the Christmas star is 7.5cm.

LIVE ONLINE CLASS + KIT, HOW DOES IT WORK AND WHAT’S INCLUDED;

• You will join me, Sara Rickards for a live, online zoom class where I will demonstrate each stage of working this pretty design and then allow you to have a go yourself. During the class you will be able to ask questions and share with me your progress and I will share with you all my best tips to help you achieve great results.
• The class will be on Saturday 5th December from 10am until 4pm with an hour for lunch. Or run over to consecutive Wednesday evenings, 2nd and 9th December from 7pm until 9.30pm. UK time.
• Classes are limited in size with a maximum of 15 students per class.
• You will need internet access to complete this course.
• You will also need WhatsApp to share images of your progress with me so I can give you feedback. N.B – this is helpful but not essential.
• The kit, which includes; detailed instruction booklet, which will step by step teach you the stitches required, along with starting and finishing your threads, preparing you fabrics and making up the Christmas decoration. White felt and backing fabric, ample supply of all gold threads and wires, felt for padding, machine thread, 1x skein of stranded cotton, beeswax, needles, buttonhole thread, ribbon.
• Access to Well Embroidered Stitching Support group on Facebook or you can email any questions you may have.

You will also need; Embroidery scissors, 8″ or 6″ ring frame, glass headed pins.

These items can be helpful but are not essential; Mellor, velvet board, tweezers.

KIT, WHAT’S INCLUDED;

• Detailed instruction booklet, which will step by step teach you each goldwork stitch, along with starting and finishing your thread, preparing your fabrics and making up the Christmas decoration. There are also additional hints and tips to help you with this project.
• White felt and backing fabric, ample supply of all gold threads and wires, felt for padding, machine thread, 1x skein of stranded cotton, beeswax, needles, buttonhole thread, ribbon.
• This embroidery kit comes in a beautiful presentation box making it the ideal gift for yourself or someone else.
• Access to Well Embroidered Stitching Support group on Facebook, or you can email any questions you may have.

You will also need; Embroidery scissors, 8″ or 6″ ring frame, glass headed pins.

These items can be helpful but are not essential; Mellor, velvet board, tweezers.