Metalwork Jay Feather royal school of needlework chenille needle

chenille needle

knitting needle or similar object and a AA battery

The image size of the small prints appears exactly the same size as the hand embroidery it is a print of

This artwork was created by Helen Richman

Metalwork Jay Feather royal school of needlework chenille needleCombine the beautiful embroidery technique of metal thread work with decorative surface stitches to create this elegant jay feather design. This simple design will introduce you to working with a range of metal threads in gilt and peacock hues using the techniques of cutwork and couching, both of which are essential when creating a piece of metal thread work. The decorative embroidery stitches in tones of blue, grey and black include split stitch,