Goldwork
Embroidery with metal threads, prized for the way light plays on it. The threads are not solid gold: they are gold-coated silver or cheaper metals.
What it is
Embroidery with metal threads, mostly couched on the surface.
Who it suits
Patient embroiderers who want shine.
What you need
Linen, calico backing, a hoop, beeswax and metal threads.
A first project
Couching a pair of Japanese threads.
The goldwork guides
Beginner's guide
What you need
Techniques and stitches
First project
Mistakes and fixes
Next steps
Sources
All checked 1 November 2026. We read these; we did not test the products ourselves.
