Metalwork Swan Feather Hedgehog sometimes known as 'painting with

sometimes known as 'painting with the needle' was used to replicate the delicate soft texture of the feathers by blending together eight shades of stranded cotton threads

templates and mini watering can

The decorative embroidery stitches in tones of tawny brown stranded cotton include long and short stitch and fly stitch

Spend a creative day with expert hand embroiderer Helen Richman at Heritage Courtyard Gallery and Studios

trellis stitch

Metalwork Swan Feather Hedgehog sometimes known as 'painting withCombine the beautiful embroidery technique of metal thread work with decorative surface stitching to create this elegant swan feather design. This simple design will introduce you to working with a range of silver plated metal threads including pearl purl, smooth purl, japanese thread and bright check using the techniques of cutwork, chipping and couching, all of which are essential when creating a piece of metal thread work. The decorative embroidery