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Learn How to Hand Embroider with Jennifer Spindler

If you have ever wondered at the beauty of the Royal Coronation Robes used at the investiture of the Kings and Queens of Britain or the priceless works to be found in all our churches around Britain you will be pleased to know that The Royal School of Needlework still runs traditional apprenticeships to train talented individuals how to restore this work and create new pieces that reflect our modern world. Jennifer Spindler, who graduated from The Royal School of Needlework and teaches on some of their courses, now wants to encourage you to learn the skills that will allow you to create your own hand embroidery. 

The videos that she has created will show some of the basic work to get you started making your own artwork. 

So watch now and become inspired.

Gold Work Video
Stump Work Video
White Work Video
Embroidery Hoops Video
Outlining Pearl Pearl Video
Outlining Smooth Pearl Video
Beginners Hand Embroidery
Glod Work Fleur de Lys Hand Embroidery
Stumpwork Fuchia Hand Embroidery
Gold Work Tudor Rose Hand Embroidery

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Further Reading
General Reference:

The Embroidery Stitch Bible by Betty Barnden. ISBN: 1903975476

Mary Thomas’s Dictionary of Embroidery Stitches. ED Jan Eaton ISBN 1860193129

Royal School of Needlework Embroidery Techniques. By Sally Saunders, Anne Butcher and Debra Barrett. ISBN 0713484012

Whitework:

Ayrshire Needlework by Agnes Bryson, ISBN 071345928

Contemporary Whitework by Tracy Franklin and Nicola Jarvis ISBN 0713489642

Pulled Thread Embroidery by Moyra McNeill
 ISBN 0486278573

Goldwork:

New Ideas in Goldwork by Tracy A Franklin. ISBN 0713487801
 
Stumpwork:

Raised Embroidery, A practical guide to decorative Stumpwork by Barbara and Roy Hirst, ISBN 1853912034

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