Jacqueline’s
Heritage Embroidery
a learning journey with embroidery
Welcome
Traditional hand embroidery techniques with a touch of contemporary. Historically embroidered items were seen as a mark of wealth and status. Early embroideries were used to document major events. In Victorian times embroidery was seen as a skill conveying rank and social standing… ”she’s very accomplished”. Embroidery today, is often used as a form of expression.
Gallery
A celebration of students beautiful embroideries. Enjoy!
Workshops
Jacqueline runs workshops in several venues at scheduled times throughout the year.
Resources
Helpful how-to videos, reliable suppliers and much more …
Next Workshop
Jacqueline runs regular 2 day mixed ability crewelwork embroidery workshops scheduled throughout the year. Workshops include 2 days tuition, teas & coffee throughout the day and a bespoke kits designed by Jacqueline. Come and join us for a little ME time.
Scampston Hall - near Malton
14th & 15th August 2025
£165
Popular Support Videos
Petal – long & short
Step-by-step video tutorial on how to stitch long and short soft shading on a geometric flower petal.
Varigated French Knots
Step-by-step video tutorial on how to form perfect french knots, which are varigated in size.
Leaf – long & short
Step-by-step video tutorial on how to stitch long and short soft shading on a dainty little leaf.
Residential Retreat
The perfect winter escape. Come and join Jacqueline at the gorgeous Black Swan Inn in picturesque Ravenstonedale, Cumbria. This glamarous retreat including 2 days tuition, 2 nights, all meals, refreshements throughout the day, your bespoke kit & a cocktail reception on the first evening.
The Black Swan - Ravenstonedale
23th – 25th February 2026
From £430
Jacobean Crewelwork Embroidery
Beginners
Jacqueline has deigned 3 different designs suitable for teaching the 5 essential stitches for crewelwork embroidery and also a little taste at long & short soft shading.
Intermediate
Want to consolidate the five essential stitches, master long & short soft shading and build on more textural stitches? Jacqueline has 3 designs to choose from.
Advanced
For the advanced stitcher, Jacqueline has an array of options to choose from to expand your stitch knowledge and confidence with larger, more complex projects.
Small Group Workshops
Jacqueline offers scheduled small group workshops in various locations. Come and join us.