First and foremost, we’re educators! We’ve created this series of Stitch Guides to teach you everything you’ve ever wanted to know. Whether you want to read about the history of your favourite textile discipline, learn more about a specific technique or understand the current trends, you’ll find everything you need to know if our Stitch Guides series.
Blackwork embroidery is one of the most elegant and mesmerising forms of stitched textiles. With its bold monochrome palette, geometric precision and rich cultural history, it has captivated makers for centuries. Closely related is redwork embroidery, a charming and accessible technique that has inspired countless quilts, linens and decorative pieces
Crewelwork embroidery – or simply crewelwork or crewel embroidery – is one of the most characterful and expressive techniques in the world of stitched textiles. Loved for its bold texture, flowing lines and gorgeous wool threads, it has been delighting makers for centuries. Crewelwork embroidery feels both historic and wonderfully
At the School of Stitched Textiles we love to inspire artists, creators and hobbyists. But we are educators at heart! For more than 20 years we’ve been teaching, tutoring and mentoring textile creatives. Through our beginner online courses and City & Guilds Accredited courses we help people develop artistic skills
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