Description

In this self-paced online embroidery course, you will learn medieval goldwork embroidery’s two main techniques: couching and silk embroidery. You will use real gold passing thread, Chinese flat silk, silk twill, and linen batiste, all of which are similar to what was used in the original 11th-century embroidery. This embroidery course is suitable for anyone who would like to embroider. Goldwork embroidery experience is not necessary. You only need to be able to thread a fine #10 needle (with magnification). Like the medieval originals, the work is fine, and the finished pattern measures approximately 8.8 x 8.8 cm.

There are two designs available: a bird and a quadruped. Both were inspired by the embroidery on the 11th-century Wolfgang Chasuble. The kit contains enough material for either the bird or the quadruped.

A PDF with background information and instructions on how to access the three videos (setting up a slate frame, traditional pattern transfer, and stitching video) are included in the course materials. The embroidery kit includes c. 55×45 cm Sotema 880 Batista Candido linen, Stech 50/60 Seide/Echt Gold (finer than 2% passing thread #3), Chinese flat silk in red, brown, green, and blue, and needles. You will also need an iron and ironing board, slate frame and materials for framing, a baby brush, scissors, and pins. To view the videos, use a device with a larger screen. Mobile phones are not recommended! After purchase, you will have access to the instruction videos for at least a year. In addition, you will receive PDF instructions via email.

A traditional pattern transfer kit is also available for those who like to transfer the pattern onto their fabric in a medieval way.

Great effort has been made to source the materials for this kit from small, family-owned businesses. Whenever possible, I will opt for ecological and fair trade products. The shipping box was made in India from recycled materials.

Shipping costs are added upon checkout. There is no refund once your kit has shipped.

Note: As a small business owner within the meaning of Section 19 Paragraph 1 of the VAT Act, VAT is not charged.

Manufacturer: Acupictrix – Dr Jessica Grimm, Mandlweg 3, 82488 Ettal, Germany. E-Mail: info(at)jessicagrimm.com.