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LES Advent Calendar New for XMAS 2021

Friday 15th October 2021 by Natasha Searls-Punter Leave a Comment

New for 2021, The London Embroidery School Advent Calendar

24 days of embroidery goodies, presented in our reusable Melton cloth and calico Advent tree, UK made in-house. Each pocket contains a sewing treat to spark your imagination, or provide you with a shiny new piece of kit.

Everyday will reveal something new for you in the countdown to Christmas, whether it be goldwork purl, crystals, beads, threads, specialist equipment or materials. What you go on to make with your materials is entirely led by you, though there are lots of ideas to be found in our classes if you need some direction. By Christmas day you will have a very well stocked embroidery tool kit to last you for years to come and a lovely hanging advent calendar tree that can be refilled with other goodies for Christmases to come. (chocolate, stationary or candles spring to mind for us!)

These pieces will be made to order so ordering will close for International customers on Wednesday 3rd November and Wednesday 17th November for UK customers. Orders placed after this time will not be scheduled to be with you by December 1st.

We can’t wait to countdown to Christmas with you and see all the beautiful things you will make in the new year to come.

Coming back for Christmas 2021

Friday 1st October 2021 by Natasha Searls-Punter Leave a Comment

It’s coming up to that time of year once again, and so our beautiful Goldwork Star Kits will be coming back into stock within the next few weeks. Coming in 5 stunning technique combinations, you can choose which will suit your style and experience level best.

What better way to get you into the festive feeling than with some golden star shaped goodness. The Goldwork stars kits are a kit only, so come with written instructions that are aimed at those who have done some goldwork before and therefore will be approaching this kit with a little experience behind them.

They make for an incredibile gift, eye catching tree addition or can be used as a tree topper if you want to give it pride of place. Register your interest in a kit by emailing classes@embroidery.london to be the first to know when they are released as we sold out of all styles last year.

Lace Applique Online Class (Remastered)

Friday 27th August 2021 by Natasha Searls-Punter Leave a Comment

Let us introduce you to the beautiful art of lace applique in this stand alone online class from the London embroidery school. Stitching alongside us, we have a stunning new corded floral lace motif to demonstrate on and provide in the kits. You learn how to select from your lace, prepare and apply the lace for a stunning finish every time. With particular emphasis on the stitch techniques and tension of your lace, you can add to and amend the lace to suit the shape you need so you can be confident in using your new applique skills in your own future fashion, bridal, interior or repair projects.

This class has been remastered for this new lace kit design so if you wish to work on the same lace pattern as us you can get a kit from our website. The approach can however be applied to any lace you desire so if you prefer to use your own, you can buy access to the online class on its own and start right away.

Side Note: Those who purchased the lace applique class before Aug 2021 can still access the original class video unaffected.

Ways to use your Beautiful Embroidery Pieces

Friday 13th August 2021 by Natasha Searls-Punter Leave a Comment

We want you to make beautiful things- but what to do with them once you have made something lovely? We think that embroidery should be there to be enjoyed and one way you could make your embroidery more usable and wearable is to apply a freestanding embroidery piece, like goldwork to an alice band.

The Introduction to Goldwork Cherry Design is a great one for this as it sits wonderfully on the band, and is supported and protected by the shape of the band. Equally this technique can be great to salvage a damaged treasured hairband- by appliying the embroidery over the damaged area and giving it new lease of life.

Expecting a new arrival?

Friday 30th July 2021 by Natasha Searls-Punter Leave a Comment

Would you like to make your own baby mobile using our beautiful organdie rose design?

You can with our Organdie Rose Mobile Kit– containing everything you will need to make this stunning mobile yourself. Based around our much loved organdie rose online class, you will have access to the video class to make the 12 roses, then when you’re ready- follow the booklet instruction on how to construct the mobile itself together.

Settle in whilst you hone your rose making skills, or even share the experience and get a group of you together to make a rose or two each. At the end you will have a beautiful, hand crafted, nursery accessory, visual stimulant and keepsake.

New Product: Wooden Bead Tray

Friday 23rd July 2021 by Natasha Searls-Punter Leave a Comment

Our newest addition to the London Embroidery School specialist equipment- The Wooden Bead Tray.

A great accompaniment for anyone working on a tambour or beading project, the 3 shallow sections keep you beads separate while making it easy to switch between them and pick up small items. The spool is especially useful as it allow you to keep pulling off the reel whilst working (great for tambourers) whilst the tray base is heavy enough to stay in place whilst pulling.

See it in action here.