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Blocking – Jacobean Crewel Embroidery

Blocking – Jacobean Crewel Embroidery

by Jacqueline Schultz | Aug 7, 2025 | Crewelwork, Technique

Technique Blocking is a traditional method used for stretching an embroidery. You might not need to block your embroidery if you have used a slate frame. However, if you have used a seat frame or a hoop you’ll experience circles and creases in the linen fibres that...
Silk Ribbon Embroidery Essentials

Silk Ribbon Embroidery Essentials

by Jacqueline Schultz | Oct 26, 2024 | Silk Ribbon Embroidery, Technique

Technique Silk ribbon embroidery is fun to do and fast to complete. There are examples of silk ribbon being used to embellish clothing in French courts from as early as the mid 18th century. Here in the UK and the British colonies, silk ribbon embroidery boomed with...
Prick & Pounce –  a useful design transfer technique

Prick & Pounce – a useful design transfer technique

by Jacqueline Schultz | Aug 7, 2024 | Crewelwork, Technique

Technique Prick & pounce is a fabulous traditional technique still used widely today that once mastered means you can transfer any design of your choice onto fabric. Kiss goodbye expensive printed kits and take ownership of your own creativity. Technique Prick...

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