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Back to the goldwork…

Posted on August 10, 2020 by wybrow1966

Well it has been along time since I have worked on my goldwork module for the RSN certificate and as I have been unable to get into Hampton Court because of lockdown it has been sat in my sewing room … Continue reading →

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Shiny, shiny…..

Posted on May 21, 2018 by wybrow1966

What a fabulous weekend spent on a two day course at the RSN, with Becky Hogg! Although I have nothing against the Royal family, I felt that I needed to be away from the expected 24 hour media coverage of … Continue reading →

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Just not cutting it!

Posted on August 3, 2017 by wybrow1966

I have been continuing with my goldwork bird whilst the rain hammers down outside (so much for the British summer!), mostly working on the cutwork leaves. From a distance they look quite tidy, but under closer inspection I am a … Continue reading →

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Final day of Goldwork

Posted on July 26, 2017 by wybrow1966

My final day with Helen Stevens at Hampton Court and today we looked at cutwork – a very time consuming process – but one I really enjoy. We were shown how to edge work in pearl purl, add spangles, and … Continue reading →

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Goldwork, day 2

Posted on July 25, 2017 by wybrow1966

Still only two students again today, but we both seem to stitch at the same pace which meant that Helen could demonstrate to us both at the same time and keep a close eye on our progress. So after a … Continue reading →

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Bird on a wire.

Posted on July 24, 2017 by wybrow1966

Let it rain, let it pour! Who cares when you can spend the day at Hampton Court stitching. Today is day one of a three day goldwork course with tutor, Helen Stevens. We are attempting to recreate her design ‘Bird … Continue reading →

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Finishing off…..

Posted on February 5, 2017 by wybrow1966

Well, after nearly a week of sewing in the evenings (can’t believe it has taken me so long!), I have finally completed my first Or Nue project. I don’t think it looks too bad, and thought I might try to … Continue reading →

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