At what age did you begin embroidering? Results!       We recently posed a question on social media: “At what age did you begin embroidering?” The responses we received were amazing. We decided to share a wonderful summary of the 184 people who have responded so far in this blog. 47 people stated that they learned embroidery between the ages of 2-6. 75 people shared that they picked up embroidery between the ages of 7-12. 20 people mentioned that they learned embroidery during their teen years. 14 people indicated that they learned in their 20s. 9 people didn’t start until ..read more

Prepare for some exciting news! We have a winner for the March Student of the Month, and his name is Jonathan. He recently attended the Intermediate Goldwork/Stumpwork Koi Fish Workshop with Clara Stitching and created this magnificent Koi fish. Incredible! We asked Jonathan to share a bit about himself and his embroidery journey. Here is what he conveyed:   Hello! I am Jonathan. By day, I work in product strategy for a financial technology company. By night, I delve into the fascinating realm of goldwork and crystal embroidery. This journey started as a quest for a creative hobby and ..read more

To all our wonderful embroiderers, Today is Easter, and we have to say we were egg-static over our “A Stitch A Day Easter Egg Bauble” pattern that was available to make. This delightful bauble combined a dash of creativity, offered lovely Easter patterns and was perfect for all embroidery levels. We encouraged self-expression, if you wished, by mixing and matching the thread colours, fabrics, and materials to create your own bauble masterpiece! Many embarked on this embroidery bauble journey by stitching a pattern a day while others sped up the process and finished faster, and others bought e ..read more

Meet Becky Hogg from Becky Hogg Embroidery Becky Hogg, a seasoned hand embroiderer, is set to conduct a workshop on her Kingfisher kit at the London Embroidery School on April 27th from 10:03am – 4:30pm. Her embroidery journey commenced during her early 20s at Loughborough Art College, culminating in a textile degree. She deepened her comprehension of historical textiles and embroidery via a three-year apprenticeship at the Royal School of Needlework, Hampton Court Palace. The acquired skills and expertise significantly influence her present work. With over twenty years of professional practi ..read more

We are thrilled to present another excellent in-person workshop on Saturday 27th April 10:30am – 4:30pm Engage with your instructor, Becky Hogg, as she guides you through the process of embroidering an exquisite Kingfisher design using Metal Thread Embroidery in a one-day workshop for all skill levels. Get ready to master fantastic stitches like Couching, Cutwork, Plate application, and wire Looped Purls! Dive into a world of lavish threads with easy-to-follow demonstrations and expert advice from Becky Hogg. And here’s the best part – once you’re done, your majestic Kingfisher will proudly r ..read more

Why should you learn how to do Embroidery? Let us give you a few reasons why:     #1 -You get to unleash your creative side. Embroidery allows you to tap into your creative potential. You have the freedom to stitch any design you envision. Whether you choose to follow a pre-determined pattern, replicate an already existing design, or concoct something entirely from your imagination, the creative control is in your hands. Guided by your own creativity, you shape your unique masterpiece. Furthermore, the process of selecting thread colors and experimenting with various stitches a ..read more

  You might have seen some of our Live in Person Classes that we offered throughout 2023 and into this year. We have been loving them just as much as our customers have! Run from our Central London Studio, our in-person classes are proving to be a very popular addition to our online kits, courses, and classes, which are loved by our customers around the world. Our guest tutor, Clara Stitching, with whom we collaborated and ran the hugely successful and sold-out Goldwork and Stumpwork classes, is back for another sold-out Koi Fish class this Saturday, the 24th February. The Koi Fish Wo ..read more

It is Day 47 of the new year, and we believe it is not too late to organize all of our 2024 embroidery ideas. Perhaps you’ve been scribbling on scraps of paper or typing your brilliant ideas into your phone. By hey, have you met out Crafter Project Journal yet? We believe it’s the ultimate companion for crafters, created by crafters themselves.    We believe it is the ultimate companion for organizing, planning, and bring your artistic visions to life. Whether you’re a seasoned crafter or just starting your 2024 DIY journey, this planner is your gateway to a more productive and fulf ..read more

Love is all we need! Our heart patch is now available. This quick kit makes for a lovely gift, whether it is you or your recipient that is good with their hands. With a full instruction booklet, we will guide you through the embroidery details to bring the embroidered base to life. Featuring Beaded Picot Edge Stitch and Pearle Purl couching, you will see how goldwork and beaded techniques can be used to complement one another. Once embroidered, simply add a brooch back/ pin or stitch directly onto your item of choice- we particularly love it on bags and purses. Items Included in Kit: Patch b ..read more

New Year, new student of the month! We hope you have had a great start to 2024, much like our latest winner, Patricia Bruce ! Patricia Came to the Beginners+ Goldwork/Stumpwork Frog Workshop with Clara Stitching on Saturday 13th January and after a lovely day stitching and chatting, she completed her frog friend at home. It is fabulous to see people putting their own spin on and imagination into their pieces which Patricia did by substituting in some gold chipping she already had instead of the green that the kit came with, making her creature unique. All we need to know now is what their n ..read more