Goldwork Butterfly fox creating 3D embroidered wired shapes

creating 3D embroidered wired shapes with couching and buttonhole stitch edging and creating decorative fly stitch

This pretty design will introduce you to a select range of embroidery stitches and a number of the techniques used to create both ribbonwork and stumpwork embroidery

all of which are essential when creating a piece of silk shading

paper scissors and a fine tipped marker pen

small to medium sized stiff bristled paintbrush and paint palette

Goldwork Butterfly fox creating 3D embroidered wired shapesLearn the beautiful embroidery technique of goldwork to create this glistening butterfly design on a background of calico fabric. This simple design will introduce you to working with a range of gilt metal threads using the techniques of cutwork, chipping and couching, along with creating soft string padding and felt padding, all of which are essential when creating a piece of goldwork embroidery. The gilt metal threads worked in this design include