Edinburgh Linen Quantity:14 inch square

Edinburgh Linen Quantity:14 inch square100% linen with 35 threads per inch in warp and weft, making it perfect for counted work. Cut lengths are 140cm wide.

2 chipping

I intend to spend the first session demonstrating the traditional method of painting the design outlines (though you can draw with colour pencil or an ultra fine pen if you prefer) along with some planning of stitches and colours

100% silk embroidery thread

a tutor of the Royal School of Needlework

Raised embroidery typically has elements of padding

This design fits an 8" (20 cm) ring frame

This kit explores lots of traditional flower stitches

The kit explores lots of surface stitches which are fundamental to many types of embroidery

This design fits in an 8 inch hoop and is the perfect starting point for a confident beginner or someone more experienced with blackwork who wants to try metallic threads

French knots and bullion knots

the photos of stitched examples are representative of the technique and not necessarily the stitches I will use in that motif

ideal for cutwork