'Crocus' Silk Shading Embroidery Kit goldwork

'Crocus' Silk Shading Embroidery Kit goldworkTechniques Long & short shading Split stitch French knots Fits 6 inch (15cm) hoop Some experience necessary Available with green or ivory background silk Silk shading (otherwise known as needle painting) is the name for creating naturalistic shading and colour blending with simple stitches. The stitch used is long and short and sometimes other stitches are added to enhance the design. Fine stranded cotton threads are used to imitate silk, blending

You have a choice of colour themes this year:

block shading

it shows off the true skill of an embroiderer

Available with 32-55 TPI linen

All of the authors were chosen by the RSN and all are graduate apprentices of the Royal School

explaining the techniques and providing the inspiration to master this exquisite form of embroidery

This practical guide covers a wide range of whitework stitches and techniques

running stitch

The stitch used is ‘long and short’ and sometimes other stitches are added to enhance the design

There are three projects to try: a small treasure chest with a curved lid

straight stitch

Kit contains:  linen blend fabric