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Quick Links for embellishing

Videos

Couching Goldwork with Kathleen Laurel-Sage
A delightful and comprehensive introduction to this form of embroidery from Kathleen.

Flower Applique Block with Kate Percival
Kate has made this delightful block in wool fabrics, but it would work equally well in cotton and she then adds texture with her handstitching.

Meet Kate Percival - Quilter and Hand stitcher
In this lovely interview we get to see LOTS of wonderful pieces of work from Kate, who just loves to include hand stitching and embroidery into her patchwork quilts.

Simple 3D flowers with Kathleen Laurel Sage
Kathleen loves to use pieces of organza and here she makes some stunning flowers that can be used on projects as well as fashion accessories.

Block Printing with Mary Gamester
Mary loves to use transfer paints and shows you what wonderful results she manages to achieve with printing blocks and other items.

Crazy Pincushion Embellishment with Lorna Bateman
A helpful workshop from Lorna dealing with colour and design choices.

Christmas Gingerbread Man from Kate Percival
This is a delightful hand project which can be adjusted in size and colour - so may be quite addictive!

Little bag with Fran Rose
This is from our archives as Throwback Thursday and because of this the quality of film transmission might appear to be below our usual high standard. This is a delightful little bag where Fran has the clever idea of joining and decorating it all in one go.

Adding Satin Stitch to your Tuck edges from Jennie Rayment
A great idea to add colour with the help of your sewing machine, zig-zag and some wonderful thread.

Mini Beads workshop with Linda Seward
In this delightful workshop Linda shares with you a surprise find from the nail bar.

Annette Emms - Fairy Shoe Maker and mixed media textile artist.
Throwback Thursday - from our archives meet Annette, shoemaker to the fairies amongst other things.

Bead quilting with Paula Doyle

Double Prairie Points from Valerie Nesbitt
Add variety to these pointy out (or in) bits on your projects.

Making Paper and Fabric Beads with Fran Rose
Simple, easy but effective for jewellery and for adding the finishing touch to a project - such as to the zip pull of a bag.

Create Little Pictures with Valerie Nesbitt
A great way to use up little panels and practise your embellishing and mitred corners on binding.

Using Tyvek with Valentina Brunn
This is a product that reacts to heat to give interesting texture

Bobbin Threadplay with Valerie Nesbitt
An introduction to the possibility of thicker threads being used in your bobbin for special effect.

Hand Embellishing/Needlefelting with Jennie & Valerie
Simple yet effective and something that anyone can do.

Flower Power Cushion with Jo Gourlay
A delightful cushion embellished with easy floral segments that will brighten any chair or garden.

Flight of the Bumblebee with Jo Bostock
This was a regional Embroiderers' Guild challenge entry from the Woking Evening Branch.

Painting Landscapes with Valentina Brunn
A delightful little textile picture based on a painted background.

Needlefelting demo from Jennie & Val
Great machine that could be won in our simple prize competition - but look what it can do - brilliant and safe for kids too.

Make a flower brooch with your Embellishing machine
Join Myfanwy Hart and create a flower brooch with the help of your embellishing (felting) machine.

Twisted Tassels with Gina Ferrari
Gina shows us how quickly and easily one can make a twisted tassel with the help of your sewing machine.

Embellishing with Karen Veck
The embellishing machine is great for all ages as it is safe to use and you don't have to worry about thread. Karen shows Jennie how the magic happens.

Embellishing Level 2 with Myfanwy Hart
In this short taster Myfanwy talks about creating landscapes and textured surfaces.

The wonderful world of the embellishing machine with Jennifer Trollope
Jennifer introduces us to picture creating and designing.

Embellishing Level 1 with Myfanwy Hart
Enjoy this introduction to embellishing with artist and dyer Myfanwy Hart.

Inspired Velvet with Angie Hughes
Sparkle and Glitter your way to success with foils and hot spots. Create enchanting surfaces with velvets as Angie Hughes

Inspired Textured Landscapes with Gilda Barron
This is a short introduction showcasing Gilda's landscape techniques.

Hot spots with Kim Thittichai
Learn how easy and versatile this product is - and its washable - and there is still time before Christmas!

Gluing crystals tip from the Stitch Witch
Add sparkle to any of your projects with this great gadget and its crystals.

Needlefelting with Maggie Davies
A simple way to create hand needlefelted shapes and designs.

Feltmaking picture with Sue Pearl
An interesting little workshop in feltingmaking with Sue Pearl

Husqvarna Embellisher machine demonstration
See what this embellisher (needlefelting) machine can do.

Jennifer and Jennie together
Jennie and Jennifer plan more workshops for us

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Community

Embroidery with Lorna Bateman

Kim Thittichai shares her love of embellishing

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From the shop

Strawberries and flower goldwork kit designed by Kathleen Laurel Sage
This goldwork kit includes some padded leather work.

Butterfly Goldwork kit designed by Kathleen Laurel Sage
This design incorporates some padded leather work.

Threadplay by Libby Lehman
This is a terrific book if you are into using threads and decorative machine stitching.

Gingerbread Men Decoration from Kate Percival
This is a delightful little hand stitching project that uses felt and bits and bobs! and is an instant download.

Applique Mastery by Philippa Naylor
Create your own quilt masterpieces; this book includes help with the process, the possibilities and full size patterns.

Tissue Holder Kit in purple designed by Pauline Ineson
This deightful kit encourages you to use the stitches on your machine for this little project.

Tissue Holder Kit in green designed by Pauline Ineson
This deightful kit encourages you to use the stitches on your machine for this little project.

Crazy Patchwork Embellished Bag Pattern by Lorna Bateman
This delightful bag also comes with comprehensive instructions from Lorna on the embellishment stitches and is an instant download .

Foolproof Crazy Quilting by Jennifer Clouston
Complete instructions for over 100 hand embroidery, beading and embellishment stitches

Over the Fence by Gail Penberthy (Endless Thread Design)
Another wonderfully textured design from Gail worked in wool felt (but you could use fabric and fused applique.)

Needlefelting kit - Pen style tool, and mat by Clover
Save money when purchasing all three items together .

Butterfly Mold for Needlepunching by Clover
This is a delightful mold to use to embellish .

Needlefelting Mat by Clover (large)
This brush-like mat allows you to needlefelt/punch with little resistance.

Pen Style Needlefelting Tool by Clover
This has three needles which can be reduced to one for more delicate work.

Fran's Little Bags by Fran Rose
Explore folding techniques for beaded fabric bags.

Folded Heart Needle and Scissor Case designed by Mandy Shaw
This is a delightful duo that is useful too

How to Create an Heirloom Quilt by Pauline Ineson
Learn over 35 different machine techniques to build this beautiful

Holly and Misletoe & berries silk ribbon pincushion by Lorna Bateman
Delightful christmas themed pincushion for all those embroidery enthusiasts.

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