Where to go next with embroidery
Ways to grow: new stitches, new styles and UK groups.
- Add filling stitches such as long and short stitch, the basis of silk shading.
- Try a historical style: crewelwork in wool, blackwork, or goldwork with metal threads.
- Try counted work such as cross stitch, which uses evenweave fabric and a chart.
- Look at courses: the Royal School of Needlework runs classes and certificate study.
- Find a local branch: the Embroiderers' Guild is a UK community for stitchers.
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