Machine embroidery kit. Layers of organza chosen for their colours, layered between water soluble film and free motion stitched. Reverse appliqué is then worked over the design and finally use of a soldering iron is required to cut the negative areas out from the design

Approx. size 22”x 8″ (Approx size 55cm x 18cm)

Layers of organza chosen for their colours, layered between water soluble film and free motion stitched. Reverse appliqué is then worked over the design and finally use of a soldering iron is required to cut the negative areas out from the design. Ideal to make more and sew together to make a cutwork quilt top.

A machine embroidery kit with dimensional wired flowers. Layers of organza chosen for their colours, layered between water soluble film and free motion stitched. Reverse appliqué is then worked over the design and finally use of a soldering iron is required to cut the negative areas out from the design and make the leaves and flowers that create this stunning panel

Chrysanthemum Long Panel Kit

A machine embroidery kit.

Layers of organza chosen for their colours, layered between water soluble film and free motion stitched. Reverse applique is then worked over the design and finally use of a soldering iron is required to cut the negative areas out from the design.

Approx size 55cm x 18cm

A machine embroidery kit. Layers of organza chosen for their colours, layered between water soluble film and free motion stitched. Reverse appliqué is then worked over the design and finally use of a soldering iron is required to cut the negative areas out from the design.

Approx size 55cm x 20cm

A machine embroidery kit. Layers of organza chosen for their colours, layered between water soluble film and free motion stitched. Reverse applique is then worked over the design and finally use of a soldering iron is required to cut the negative areas out from the design.

This kit makes one teardrop.

A machine embroidery kit. Layers of organza chosen for their colours, layered between water soluble film and free motion stitched. Reverse applique is then worked over the design and finally use of a soldering iron is required to cut the negative areas out from the design to reveal the elephant within the panel.

Approx. size: 20cm x 29cm

A heavy weight durable water-soluble film that does not need to be hooped to be sewn on. Ideal for trapping fabrics between and making lace and other creative machine embroidery projects.

Learn the traditional techniques of couching gold cords and applying coloured metallic leathers in this contemporary embroidery of a lion lying in wait of his net prey. Experience working with T71 cord, and 1mm cord as you couch the design on to a contrasting and dramatic black fabric. Use applied check and purl wires along with chippings to create texture and light catching effects. Then add colour with satin stitch, and stem stitch. This stunning lion is approximately   7” x 9” when completed. The kit comes with all materials. You will need a 12” wooden embroidery hoop, cotton sewing thread to match your cords, a selection of sewing needles to include a beading needle and a large eyed bodkin / tapestry needle for plunging cords.

Who can resist a winter Robin? Learn the traditional techniques of couching gold cords and applying metallic leathers in this contemporary embroidery of a Robin perched amongst Holly and Mistletoe. Experience working with T71 cord, and 1mm cord as you couch the design. Use check and purl wires to create texture and light-catching effects and then add colour with satin stitch, and stem stitch. This charming bird is approximately 6” x 7” when completed. The kit comes with all materials. You will need a 10” wooden embroidery hoop, cotton sewing thread to match your cords, a selection of sewing needles to include a beading needle and a large-eyed bodkin/tapestry needle for plunging cords.

Learn the traditional techniques of couching gold cords and applying metallic leathers in this contemporary embroidery of a woodpecker hammering on a tree stump. Experience working with T71 cord, rococo and 1mm cord as you couch the design. Use check and purl wires to create texture and light-catching effects and then add colour with satin stitch, and stem stitch. This charming bird is approximately    9” x 5” when completed. The kit comes with all materials. You will need a 10” wooden embroidery hoop, cotton sewing thread to match your cords, a selection of sewing needles to include a beading needle and a large-eyed bodkin/tapestry needle for plunging cords.

Learn the traditional techniques of couching gold cords and applying metallic leathers in this contemporary embroidery of a sparrow amongst pink flowers. Experience working with T71 cord, and 1mm cord as you couch the design. Use check and purl wires to create texture and light-catching effects and then add colour with satin stitch, and stem stitch. This charming bird is approximately 5” x 8” when completed. The kit comes with all materials. You will need a 10” wooden embroidery hoop, cotton sewing thread to match your cords, a selection of sewing needles to include a beading needle and a large-eyed bodkin/tapestry needle for plunging cords.

Goldwork Blue Tit in Flight – Learn the traditional techniques of couching gold cords and applying metallic leathers in this contemporary embroidery of a Blue Tit in flight. Experience working with T71 cord, rococo cord and 1mm cord as you couch the design. Use check and purl wires to create texture and light-catching effects and then add colour with satin stitch, fly stitch and stem stitch. This charming bird is approximately 6” x 7” when completed. The kit comes with all materials. You will need a 10” wooden embroidery hoop, cotton sewing thread to match your cords, a selection of sewing needles to include a beading needle and a large-eyed bodkin/tapestry needle for plunging cords.

I would like to introduce you to my first Gold Work Book using traditional techniques along with my own modern approach to this ancient skill. The book is designed for those just starting out as well as those who are skilled in the craft. I have included a small introduction on what materials to use and how to use them followed by 11 varied projects for you to embroider and several designs for you to experiment on with your new-found skills.

A project all collated in one box. Open it and off you go. Materials are included for you to make this unique hanging using general sewing techniques and free motion machine embroider. Experience working with glitter film to make your fish sparkle and shine before assemble them in a dimensional manner on top of and over hanging your panel. Finally try your hand at some simple bead embellishment to finish your gorgeous glittering fishy hanging.

Learn the traditional techniques of couching gold cords and applying coloured leathers in this contemporary gold work and embroidered Parrot sitting elegantly on a floral branch. Experience combining stranded embroidery techniques along side different width couching cords to make your design stand out. Use applied and laid check and purl wires to infill and give texture to the birds wings and learn how to cut and apply chips to infill ares that catch the light. This stunning parrot is approx 7”x11” in size and comes with all materials to make a stunning picture . You will need a 12” wooden embroidery hoop, cotton sewing thread to match the couching cords, a selection of sewing needles to include a beading needle and a large eyed bodkin/ tapestry needle for plunging the cords.

Layered and machine embroidered fish panel made using colourful organza fabrics trapped between water soluble film, machined and dissolved before using a soldering iron to cut out all the elements. You will then assemble them all to create a stunning undersea panel with reeds, coral and fishes swimming across it.

Dolly Doodle is worked on to a background material and you are going to learn to draw in the details with your sewing machine using free motion stitching. She has many poses, skills and friends and is looking forward to helping you gain confidence as you work the design around and over her.

All materials are included to make several character cards, a small wall hanging or panel or a journal panel

Add black free motion machine embroidery to a pre stamped block print design before learning the wonders of using glitter film to make this Mini panel sparkle. Add beads and sequins to further enbellish and you will have a vibrant shinny panel that can be mounted on a greetings card, a note book, framed in a picture frame or hung freely as a art panel. Bueatifully bright and cheerful as a home decor statement piece.

This embroidery is approx 8 x 8″ when finished. All materials are included.    ( please note background fabric may differ slightly due to availability but will be as close as I can match) All my kits use a Contemporary 1 mm gold Indian cord for the main couching instead of 3ply twist along with traditional purl and check wires, T 70 or 71 cords, rococo, sequin waste, felt, beads, sequins, metallic leather and embroidery threads. Some all or a combination included depending on what your kit requires to stitch it.

This embroidery is approx 6 x 9″ when finished. All materials are included. ( please note background fabric may differ slightly due to availability but will be as close as I can match) All my kits use a Contemporary 1 mm gold Indian cord for the main couching instead of 3ply twist along with traditional purl and check wires, T 70 or 71 cords, rococo, sequin waste, felt, beads, sequins, metallic leather and embroidery threads. Some all or a combination included depending on what your kit requires to stitch it

This embroidery is approx 10 x 10″ when finished. All materials are included. ( please note background fabric may differ slightly due to availability but will be as close as I can match)  All my kits use a Contemporary 1 mm gold Indian cord for the main couching instead of 3ply twist along with traditional purl and check wires, T 70 or 71 cords, rococo, sequin waste, felt, beads, sequins, metallic leather and embroidery threads. Some all or a combination included depending on what your kit requires to stitch it.

Design book full of drawings for those of you requiring more designs to do the Organza technique or for other embroidery projects

Wonky house starter kit. A small kit to make a brooch or mini scene depicting these cute wonky houses in felt and glitter film with wonky machine embroidery to add detailing. Add a little simple hand embroidery and a few sequins and flower beads and you will of created a whimsical house with great character. Go on to make a wall hanging or cushion using your wonky houses to creat streets with character. Kits contain enough materials to make one or two houses for a mini panel, Birthday card or a brooch.

Statement jewellery is a must worn with contrasting tops and dresses. Made from layered organza, machine embroidery, reverse applique and use of a soldering iron along with simple bead stringing to enhance your focal piece of embroidery.

layered organza fabrics trapped between water soluble film. Machine embroidered and reverse applique using a soldering iron to remove areas and add details

layers of organza fabrics between water soluble. Machine embroidery , reverse applique and use of a soldering iron to remove and add detailing

layers of organza fabrics between water soluble. Machine embroidered, reverse applique and use of a soldering iron to remove areas and add detailing

From painting to paper to fabric using transfer paint techniques for all your textile projects

Layered organza between water soluble film, machine embroidered and reverse appliqued before using a soldering iron to cut out areas and add definition

Layered organza panel between water soluble film, machine embroidered and reverse applique worked before using a soldering iron to cut out areas and add definition.

An informative look at machine embroidery ideas, old and new . Have a go projects for you to try whilst looking back at techniques to retry and push forward.

This highly popular Gold Work moonlight hare was taught continually across 2019. it is now brought to you as a full kit with all materials and full instructions for you to complete in your home in comfort. The techniques used are application of padded gold leather, modern painted areas, applying purl and check wires and couching of traditional and modern cords to create this stylised and modern project. Approx size when finished 9″x9″. This kitted version is worked in gold cords and gold leather only. (No copper colours are included in the kitted version)

This embroidery is approx 7 x 11″ when finished. All materials are included.  ( please note background fabric may differ slightly due to availability but will be as close as I can match) All my kits use a Contemporary 1 mm gold Indian cord for the main couching instead of 3ply twist along with traditional purl and check wires, T 70 or 71 cords, rococo, sequin waste, felt, beads, sequins, metallic leather and embroidery threads. Some all or a combination included depending on what your kit requires to stitch it.                              You will need an embroidery hoop to fit the project, cotton sewing thread and needles, and acryclic paint for those kits that specify its use.

This embroidery is approx 7 x 10″ when finished. All materials are included. ( please note background fabric may differ slightly due to availability but will be as close as I can match) All my kits use a Contemporary 1 mm gold Indian cord for the main couching instead of 3ply twist along with traditional purl and check wires, T 70 or 71 cords, rococo, sequin waste, felt, beads, sequins, metallic leather and embroidery threads. Some all or a combination included depending on what your kit requires to stitch it. You will need an embroidery hoop to fit the project, cotton sewing thread and needles and acrylic paint for those kits that specify its use.

The kit comes with all materials included. You will need an embroidery hoop to fit the project, cotton sewing thread and needles, and acrylic paint for those kits that specify its use.

This embroidery is approx 8 x 8″ when finished. All materials are included. ( please note background fabric may differ slightly due to availability but will be as close as I can match) All my kits use a Contemporary 1 mm gold Indian cord for the main couching instead of 3ply twist along with traditional purl and check wires, T 70 or 71 cords, rococo, sequin waste, felt, beads, sequins, metallic leather and embroidery threads. Some all or a combination included depending on what your kit requires to stitch it. You will need an embroidery hoop to fit the project,  cotton sewing thread and needles, and acrylic paint for those kits that specify its use.

This embroidery is approx 7 x 10″ when finished. All materials are included. ( please note background fabric may differ slightly due to availability but will be as close as I can match) All my kits use a Contemporary 1 mm gold Indian cord for the main couching instead of 3ply twist along with traditional purl and check wires, T 70 or 71 cords, rococo, sequin waste, felt, beads, sequins, metallic leather and embroidery threads. Some all or a combination included depending on what your kit requires to stitch it. You will need an embroidery hoop to fit the project, cotton sewing thread and needles and acrylic paint for those kits that specify its use.

This embroidery is approx 7 x 11″ when finished. All materials are included. ( please note background fabric may differ slightly due to availability but will be as close as I can match) All my kits use a Contemporary 1 mm gold Indian cord for the main couching instead of 3ply twist along with traditional purl and check wires, T 70 or 71 cords, rococo, coloured twist, sequin waste, felt, beads, sequins, metallic leather and embroidery threads. Some all or a combination included depending on what your kit requires to stitch it. You will need an embroidery hoop to fit the project, cotton sewing thread and needles and acrylic paint for those kits that specify it’s use.

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 sewing thread and needles and acrylic paint for those kits that specify it’s use.

Introduction to Goldwork. This kit teaches you how to couch a cord around a design to define it, how to apply padded leather to the flower centre and leaf and how to use purl wires.  The kit comes with all materials included. You will need an embroidery hoop to fit the project, cotton sewing thread and needles and acrylic paint for those kits that specify

The kit comes with all materials included. You will need an embroidery hoop to fit the project, cotton sewing thread and needles and acrylic paint for those kits that specify it’s use.

Introduction to Goldwork. This kit teaches you how to couch a cord around a design to define it. The kit comes with all materials included. You will need an embroidery hoop to fit the project, cotton sewing thread and needles and acrylic paint for those kits that specify it’s use.

Introduction to Goldwork. This kit teaches you how to couch a cord around a design to define it. The kit comes with all materials included. You will need an embroidery hoop to fit the project, cotton sewing thread and needles and acrylic paint for those kits that specify it’s use.

This simple kit teaches you how to couch a cord around a design to define it. The kit comes with all materials included. You will need an embroidery hoop to fit the project, cotton sewing thread and needles and acrylic paint for those kits that specify its use.

This simple kit teaches you how to couch a cord around a design to define it. The kit comes with all materials included. You will need an embroidery hoop to fit the project, cotton sewing thread and needles and acrylic paint for those kits that specify its use.

Bead Embroidery Kit.

The kit comes with all materials and beads to embroider this beautiful beaded brooch.

Learn the art of embroidery using a selection of seed beads, sequins and larger feature beads. Outline the bee shape with a golden purl Pearl wire and then enjoy arranging the feature beads within it, filling in around them with free form bead embroidery to make a stunning textural Bumblebee to grace a jacket, scarf or evening bag

Indian Inspirations Embroidery Kit

The kits come with all materials to embroider this brightly decorative embroidery.
You will need a hoop to fit the project and sewing needles.

Indian Inspirations Embroidery Kit

The kits come with all materials to embroider this brightly decorative embroidery.
You will need a hoop to fit the project and sewing needles.

Indian Inspirations Embroidery Kit

The kits come with all materials to embroider this brightly decorative embroidery.
You will need a hoop to fit the project and sewing needles

Indian Inspirations Embroidery Kit.

The kits come with all materials to embroider this brightly decorative embroidery.
You will need a hoop to fit the project and sewing needles

This simple kit teaches you how to couch a cord around a design to define it. The kit comes with all materials included. You will need an embroidery hoop to fit the project, cotton sewing thread and needles and acrylic paint for those kits that specify its use.

This Autumnal kit featuring a golden squirrel is my 2022 successful workshop and was designed as a sequel to The Moonlight Hare kit. The kit has full instructions and all materials to complete the project. All you will need is a cotton thread to blend with the cords to be couched and a selection of needles. The techniques used throughout are application of padded and unpadded leather, modern painted areas, applying purl and check wires, couching modern and traditional cords and general surface embroidery to create this stylised modern embroidery. Approx size when finished 9” x9”

Fun fabric fairy house kits with hand dyed and plain felt in soft lemons and blues and lemons and lilacs with green for felt for foliage. A fat quarter of pretty fabric to line the inside of the house and roof. S80 pelmet vilene, card, pattern, full instructions, ribbons, beads, sequins and novelty flower buttons. Finished house is approx 5″ round and 9″ tall when assembled. Made using the decorative stitches on the machine or free motion stitching can be used to embroider all the grasses, foliage and flowers that grow up the walls. Hand stitching can embellish further but is optional. All pieces are made flat and then assembled. You will need a collection of machine threads  in greens and flower colours to complement the kit colours. Each kit is individually made up and colours vary depending on dyed felt available at the time of packing. The pictures on the front cover are to show the diversity of different colour combinations and types of embellishments that can be added making each house a creative adventure

This kit comes with all gold work materials included. You will need an embroidery hoop to fit the project, cotton sewing thread and needles, and gold acrylic paint for those kits that specify its use.

This embroidery is approx 7 x 8″ when finished. All materials are included. ( please note background fabric may differ slightly due to availability but will be as close as I can match) All my kits use a Contemporary 1 mm gold Indian cord for the main couching instead of 3ply twist along with traditional purl and check wires, T 70 or 71 cords, rococo, sequin waste, felt, beads, sequins, metallic leather and embroidery threads. Some all or a combination included depending on what your kit requires to stitch it. You will need an embroidery hoop to fit the project, cotton sewing thread and needles, and gold acrylic paint for those kits that specify its use.

This embroidery is approx 6 x 8″ when finished. All materials are included. ( please note background fabric may differ slightly due to availability but will be as close as I can match) All my kits use a Contemporary 1 mm gold Indian cord for the main couching instead of 3ply twist along with traditional purl and check wires, T 70 or 71 cords, rococo, sequin waste, felt, beads, sequins, metallic leather and embroidery threads. Some all or a combination included depending on what your kit requires to stitch it. You will need an embroidery hoop to fit the project, cotton sewing thread and needles, and gold acrylic paint for those kits that specify its use.

This embroidery is approx 7 x 10″ when finished. All materials are included. ( please note background fabric may differ slightly due to availability but will be as close as I can match) All my kits use a Contemporary 1 mm gold Indian cord for the main couching instead of 3ply twist along with traditional purl and check wires, T 70 or 71 cords, rococo, sequin waste, felt, beads, sequins, metallic leather and embroidery threads. Some all or a combination included depending on what your kit requires to stitch it. Read the rest of this entry »

This embroidery is approx 6 x 10″ when finished. All materials are included. ( please note background fabric may differ slightly due to availability but will be as close as I can match) All my kits use a Contemporary 1 mm gold Indian cord for the main couching instead of 3ply twist along with traditional purl and check wires, T 70 or 71 cords, rococo, sequin waste, felt, beads, sequins, metallic leather and embroidery threads. Some all or a combination included depending on what your kit requires to stitch it. You will need an embroidery hoop to fit the project, cotton sewing thread and needles, and gold acrylic paint for those kits that specify its use.

This kit comes with all gold work materials included. You will need an embroidery hoop to fit the project, cotton sewing thread and needles, and gold acrylic paint for those kits that specify its use.

This embroidery is approx 6 x 9″ when finished. All materials are included. ( please note background fabric may differ slightly due to availability but will be as close as I can match) All my kits use a Contemporary 1 mm gold Indian cord for the main couching instead of 3ply twist along with traditional purl and check wires, T 70 or 71 cords, rococo, sequin waste, felt, beads, sequins, metallic leather and embroidery threads. Some all or a combination included depending on what your kit requires to stitch it. The You will need an embroidery hoop to fit the project, cotton sewing thread and needles, and gold acrylic paint for those kits that specify its use.

This embroidery is approx 8 x 8″ when finished. All materials are included.    ( please note background fabric may differ slightly due to availability but will be as close as I can match) All my kits use a Contemporary 1 mm gold Indian cord for the main couching instead of 3ply twist along with traditional purl and check wires, T 70 or 71 cords, rococo, sequin waste, felt, beads, sequins, metallic leather and embroidery threads. Some all or a combination included depending on what your kit requires to stitch it. You will need an embroidery hoop to fit the project, cotton sewing thread and needles, and gold acrylic paint for those kits that specify its use.

This kit comes with all gold work materials included. You will need an embroidery hoop to fit the project, cotton sewing thread and needles, and gold acrylic paint for those kits that specify its use.

Layered organza panel approx 15″ x6″
Free motion machine embroidery, layers of organza, reverse applique,3D embellishments nd using a soldering iron all feature in this lovley Dragonfly kit.

Embroidered, Soldered and Heat Zapped Surfaces (Book)
What else can your soldering iron and heat tools make?
Check out this inspirational and informative book

12 watt miniature soldering iron.
Fantastic for a comfortable hold and for precision burning and cutting on smaller items.

Postage covers First Class within UK Mainland.

Organza snowdrops – layers of organza strips layered together to make a new fabric held together with meandering stitches and your sketched and stitched snowdrop design

Organza Layered and stripped flower fabrics held together with machine stitches and a sketched botanicle flower.

Constructing sketched flower fabrics Read the rest of this entry »

3-dimensional organza hanging fan.
Pink/mauve/lavender/green tones.

Learn how to make these festive Baubles. The kit comes with enough materials to make one 3 dimensional bauble. There are 4 different patterns included in this kit that you can choose from to work on each side of the decorations three segments. Also to make further decorations. Techniques used in this project include couching of golden cords, applied and padded leather work, painted gold surfaces and bead and sequin applications.

Crazy craft room project box with all materials, thread, pattern and full instructions included for you to settle down and create this whimsical free motion machine embroidered appliqué panel. Also includes charms and trims.

Introduction to Gold work. [design is worked in a 4″ embroidery hoop]

Learn how to couch cords and work with check chippings and lengths of purl wire to create a simple dragonfly amongst leaves and flowers.

Organza Flaunt it flower brooch kit
Pink/cerise tones

Organza flower flaunt it brooch kit in copper, gold and orange tones.

Quick 3 Dimensional scrap organza flower toppers kit
Ideal for brooches, quilts and so much more.

Dragon organza panel
Approx size 8 x 10”

Seahorse organza panel kit
Approx size 8 x10”

Dragonfly organza panel kit
Approx size when made 8 ½ x 11”

Tulip organza panel kit
Approx size when made 9”x9”

Autumn leaves organza panel kit
Approx. size when made 9”x9”

Butterflies in flight organza Panel Kit
Approx. size 9”x9” when made

Organza layered butterfly using free motion machine embroidery , reverse applique and use of a soldering iron along with simple bead tringing to set off your finished focal embroidery

Golden snowflake panel kit.

Learm the traditional techniques of couching golden cords and applying gold padded leather to form three stylised snowflakes on a long panel design. Add some purl or check wires , beads and sequins and you will have a beautiful festive panel to display with your festive decs this coming season.  If a panel is not for you, why not make three separate snowflakes as tree decorations or greetings cards for special friends . Kit includes enough materials for one panel or three separate snowflakes.

Poppy Organza Panel Kit
Approx. size when made 9”x9”

Extra designs to use with the organza techniques or for other craft projects.

Pink Rose organza Panel kit
Approx. size 9”x9” when made

Iris organza panel kit
Approx. Size when made 9”x9”

Daisies and blue cornflower organza panel kit
Approx. size when made 9”x9”

Clematis organza panel Kit
Approx. size 9×9 when made

Pink Apple Blossom Panel kit
Approx. size when made 9”x9”