#royalschoolofneedlework

Close ups from my FIRST embroidery at the Royal School of Needlework! We had to embroider a GIANT stitch sampler that was designed by an embroiderer in the year above. Second pic shows my first attempt of long and short stitch.Happy times for me, it was the first time I had stitched on or heard of a slate frame and had to learn to stitch with two hands. Loved every minute. Appleton wools on a tie dye backing, no idea of the fabric could be sateen. 🤣🤣 . . . #stitchsampler #crewelembroidery #crewelwork #appletonwool #woolembroidery #royalschoolofneedlework #stitchersofinstagram #trellisstitch #LongAndShortStitch #laidcouching #herringbonestitch #chainstitch #needlepainting #threadpaintingartist #sampler #HeyThereMaker #embroidererylover #stemstitch #ricanoamano #woolstitch #woolembroidery https://www.instagram.com/p/COX9W_2Ln5K/?utm_medium=tumblr

Today I’m working on a needle painting sampler out of the #royalschoolofneedlework “Book of Embroidery”! I’m working on shading with the long and short stitch. I’m using a linen cloth, with one strand of cotton floss. I’ve set it up with three banners (original only has one) and guiding lines to help with keeping my stitches straight. For the first banner I’ve picked some beautiful pastel blues, greens, And yellows!! I absolutely LOVE needle painting, eventually I’d like to move on to embroidering lingerie!!! #followingmypassion💗 . . . . . #behindthescenes #embroidery #needlepaintingembroidery #walnucreekembroidery #walnutcreekembroiderer #embroiderer #practicemakesperfect #lingerie #beauty #californiaembroiderer #persephonespinart #persephonespinupphotography #hoopembroidery #hoopartwork #modernembroideryart #handstitchembroidery #handstitchembroiderycraft #braininjuryrecovery #creativityfuelsthesoul #thinkingoutsidethebox #simplethings #vintagecrafts #vintageblogger #pinupblogger #vintagelifestyle #inspiration #sewingcrafts #embroiderypinart #embroiderysampler #creativedirector #colortheory #retrocrafts #simplebeauty https://www.instagram.com/p/Bxxiz3SguqN/?igshid=1j7e6h8ttdyr0

Here I am with some very badly applied nail varnish restoring a 17th century embroidered book binding in the Royal School studio. Posted @withregram • @rsnembroiderystudio Step by step reproducing one of the missing raised work leaves. #rsn #royalschoolofneedlework #embroiderystudio #handembroidery #17thcenturyembroidery #historicalbooks #stumpwork #raisedworkembroidery #metalthreadembroidery #textileconservation #textilerestoration #embroideryrestoration #embroideryconservation https://www.instagram.com/p/CCOWjYZH85T/?igshid=vxn0jfg3wds6

Socially distanced teaching at @royalneedlework using the visualizer yesterday. Excuse the colour choice they just needed to show up clearly on the wall! . . . #needlepainting #threadpaintingembroidery #embroiderytuition #futuretutorprogramme #royalschoolofneedlework #rsntutor #tapestryshading #faceembroidery #embroideryclass #stitchlesson #visulizer #sociallydistancedteaching (at Royal School of Needlework) https://www.instagram.com/p/CIWJI7JnEgA/?igshid=8vzueo33l8ps

Repost from @rsnembroiderystudio showing a tapestry I helped conserve a few months ago. Such an honour to work on textiles like this .Posted @withregram • @rsnembroiderystudio 🕰FLASHBACK FRIDAY🕰 Today we are taking a look back to a beautiful tapestry that we restored in our Embroidery Studio a little while back. This 18th century tapestry measured an impressive 4 metres 26cm by 2metres 84cm. It was so big it filled the entire room of one of our studio spaces. Restoration work began by gridding out the entire piece in order to document all the repairs needed. Our specialist team then gave the front and back of the tapestry a light surface clean removing any dust, dirt or insect residue caught within the fibres of the silk and wool threads. Once cleaned the piece was fully supported and then the repair work was undertaken using delicate processes and entirely by hand. You can take a closer look at some work in progress close ups by sliding across the images #rsn #royalschoolofneedlework #embroiderystudio #restoration #conservation #tapestry #tapestryconservation #tapestryrestoration #antiquetextiles #textilespecialists #tapestryrepair #silkandwoolthreads #woventapestry @robertkime @cranekalmanapestryconservation (at Hampton Court Palace) https://www.instagram.com/p/B-hpHjinko5/?igshid=1ps1t4khyrjgw

Repost from @rsnembroiderystudio Here I am cleaning and conserving some amazing tassels from a historic coronation dress. Second pic is a great close up! See rsn page for details. #textileconservation #textilerestoration #coronation #antiqueconservation #royalschoolofneedlework #antiquecostume #historiccostume (at Royal School of Needlework) https://www.instagram.com/p/B03pn_JHK0c/?igshid=1nas6hzypd0cc

Here I am cleaning a canvas work rug in the @rsnembroiderystudio with @masakonewtonembroidery. I love seeing precious family heirlooms being given a spruce up to continue their life with the next generation. #textileconservation #textilerestoration #royalschoolofneedlework https://www.instagram.com/p/BuOIj8qAltM/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=1hq2upb53zp96

So I was reading online news last night and all of a sudden I was reading about myself! Bit of a surprise. These pics are from the ITV programme An Invitation to a Royal Wedding. Sunday night 9pm. Here I am with @the_craftygingerfox demonstrating the techniques used on the Duchess of Cambridge's wedding dress. Let me know if you watch it. 😁@royalneedlework #royalschoolofneedlework @itv