I am now four weeks into the course, and we’re already coming to the end of the canvas work project- it’s not a course for slackers. The way the embroidery units are divided up is that we have five weeks on each style (e.g canvas work, crewel work), the first three weeks of which are spent on learning the ins and outs of the technical stitches necessary, then the last two weeks are when we get to unleash our creativity.
We’ve learnt more canvas stitches than I expect I could ever remember. We’ve also learnt how to frame up on slate frames which makes me feel like I’m doing ‘proper embroidery’… It’s all very exciting.
Here are my three weeks worth of stitches:
I could talk to you about the RSN forever, I really could. But I wouldn’t want to bore you, so for now I’ll simply show you some more photographs of my stitching- and next time we’ll talk, I’ll fill you in on crewel work gossip.
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If you want to see my other work then my personal blog is a pretty good place to start: My Little Stitches
If you want to know more, please get in touch! You can email me at: prettyguns.rosa[at]gmail.com
Disclaimer: Curegreed’s view do not necessarily represent those of the Royal School of Needlework, and she’s not pretending they do. Okay?
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That stitch collection looks amazing! Stitches I’ve never seen before. One day you’ll have to talk me through them…
I enjoyed reading this and seeing the work.
Those textures are incredible. seriously fantastic effects. well done you!
Stitching as schoolwork. It’s like a dream. *sigh*
Sigh… Drool… This looks amazing – I love it! I want to make my own but perhaps a trip to the library is called for.