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Morris Wreath


Morris Wreath
Based on the style of the incomparable William Morris, this piece features a Rose , Parrot Tulip and Lily laying in a wreath of Acanthus leaves. It is worked in gilt threads and Au Ver a Soie Silks in rich tones and would make a lovely addition to any room. The design is approximately 26 cm in diameter. Kit cost $150.00

New South Wales Waratah


New South Wales Waratah
Another Waratah - I know - but I just love them! This waratah is worked in dimensional goldwork on a background of Colourstreams hand-dyed silk velvet - simply yummy! This one is only small - approximately 10 cm x 15 cm and is padded with soft cotton and felt and embroidered in English purls and Japanese couching threads along with kid leather. Kit cost $75.00

Golden Flutterby


Golden Flutterby
A luxurious butterfly worked in red Au Ver a Soie silk threads and English gilt metal threads, complimented with garnets. This project employs basic goldwork techniques and is a great introduction to this wonderful art. This piece was one of the class projects from the Craft and Quilt Fairs of 2006 and is now available for sale as a kit. Design Size approximately 8 cm square and the kit contains all requirements to complete the design including detailed instructions. Kit Price: $35.00

Tulip and Dragonfly


Tulip and Dragonfly
Another of the class pieces from the 2006 Craft and Quilt Fairs, Tulip and Dragonfly takes the beginner a step further into this style of embroidery. This piece employs felt and string as padding and lustrous Au Ver a Soie silks for the flower and bud. The English gilt goldwork threads include Smooth Purl, Bright Check Purl, Pearl Purl and also uses kid leather and 3 Ply Twist. The kit contains all requirements to work the design including detailed instructions and the design size is approximately 11 cm x 13.5 cm. Kit Cost: $40.00

or nue daisies


Fresh as a Daisy (Or Nué Daisies)
Or Nué is a goldwork technique that uses couching stitches to paint with thread. These small kits are a great starter project for this technique as the designs are only small ­ 6 centimetres square. The kits contain metallic couching thread, Gutermann thread, DMC cotton, needles and instructions. Each daisy is available separately ­ the Pink, Aqua and Green kits are $20.00 each, the Gold kit is $25.00

Golden insects


Golden Insects
A stunning set of three insects ­ dragonfly, butterfly and bee, worked with silk and gold purls on velvet to create a glittering showpiece for any room. The best part about these insects is that they utilise the basic goldwork techniques of chipping and couching as well as long and short stitch ­ making them a terrific beginners piece. This piece has been a very popular class and is available with a choice of background colour ­ black, navy (very dark), dark bottle green and red ­ all look opulent with the sparkling gold. The kit cost is $75.00

Rosebud


Rosebud
Designed for people who have not yet had a try at Goldwork and would like an inexpensive introduction ­ this piece is 10 x 7 centimetres and priced at $12.50
The kit contains satin background fabric, calico, felt, DMC Stranded Cotton, Gold Kid, Smooth Purl, Bright Check Purl, Pearl Purl, 3 ply twist, Madeira gold thread, needles and instructions.

golden tulips


Flitter
Flitter is another simple but stunning butterfly suitable for beginners to Goldwork. It features the use of coloured wire check purls which are relatively new to Australia alongside gilt purls and Au Ver a Soie silk threads. The design size is approximately 12.5 cm x 4.5 cm. Kit costs $35.00

Bejewelled Dragonfly


Bejewelled Dragonfly
This gorgeous dragonfly is embroidered in Au Ver a Soie silk, English Metal Threads and Swarovski crystals on a teal delustered satin background. It is ideal for a beginner to Goldwork or for the experienced stitcher looking for something small to work. The design size is approximately 9 cm x 9.5 cm. Kit cost $45.00





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