Dates- 16th/23rd and 30th January 2025

Time- 2-5pm (UK time)

Taught via Zoom

Join Becky for this 3 session online workshop to embroiderer her new silk and metal thread Swallow design.

The Swallow embroidery combines several embroidery stitches and metal work techniques with a selection of beautiful threads in fine metal, cotton and silk.

The threads in Metal work embroidery are held on the surface of the fabric by a sewing thread, and depending on the type of metal it is either stitched over or through, like a bead. The application and finish of each thread creates a different texture to suit the style of the design whether it be smooth and shiny or layered and sculptural.

Learn how to master stitches including brick couching, shaded burden stitch, applying silk purls, applying silk plate, combination couching, and cutwork.

Once the embroidery is complete discover best practices for preserving and presenting your finished embroidery as well as instructions on mounting for display.

Becky will guide you though the project with step by step instructional videos, live demonstrations and will also share inspirational images, both historical and current. You’ll have a chance to connect with other students and share your work in progress via a WhatsApp group.

All the kits are designed by Becky Hogg Embroidery and produced by hand in the U.K.

All the materials are carefully packaged in 100% recyclable bags and come in a decorative brown card gift box (24×16.5cm).

The finished embroidery measures approximately 9x9cm.

Kit includes – Wooden hoop, linen, cotton backing fabric, silk fabric, cotton sewing threads, perle cotton, silk covered metal threads, metal purl thread, metallic passing threads, needles, illustrated instruction booklet and beeswax, all packaged in a stylish hand screen printed gift box to keep everything safe.