Metallic embroidery

Introduction to Goldwork. This kit teaches you how to couch a cord around a bumblebee to define it, how to cut and lay purl wires and how to cut and apply chippings to give texture to the bees body. The kit comes with all materials included. You will need an embroidery hoop to fit the project, cotton

Laura Baverstock is a specialist hand embroiderer, textile artist, and illustrator who mixes traditional stitching techniques with her contemporary design practice

Metallic threads are so pretty to look at but they are a pain to stitch with. Here are my tips on how to use metallic embroidery thread.

Five Embroidery samples for a men’s suits, French ca. 1800-15 Silk embroidery + metal thread, sequins and glass on silk velvet Images via: The Metropolitan Museum of Art

We offer super cool and beautiful designs for hand embroidery and not only....

Using gold metallic thread on black organza :) Embroidery, goldwork, dragon

Don't be dazzled by metallics threads - read our 5 top tips for metallic success!