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 design will introduce you to many of the stitches and techniques which are essential  in the art of Crewel Work embroidery including: split stitch

Difficulty level: intermediate

Additional equipment required: 8 or 10 inch ring frame or embroidery hoop

Materials included in the kit: printed cotton satin fabric

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