Floral Glove Needlecase

I have enrolled in the Thistle Threads Online University course for the Floral Glove Needlecase.  I am so excited, I just can't wait for my goodies to arrive.

I had previously purchased a Silk Covered Purl Variety Packfrom Thistle threads thanks to a tip of from Mary Corbett at Needle n'Threads.  The sample pack contained 1 yard of multicoloured silk covered purls.  These new threads are copper wire wrapped with filament silk and then coiled over a mandrel into a purl.

I haven't used them yet but just had to have some for future use, especially when I found out they were a limited production line.  I notice that one of the colours has already sold out!

While I was ordering the purls, I browsed the Thistle Threads site and signed up for their newsletter and when the newsletter about the online classes came through I just had to sign up.

Three things appealed to me about the classes.

1. It is on-line!  I have been searching for on-line goldwork classes for ages, having emailed the UK embroiderers guild, who referred me onto Tracy Franklin but with no luck.
2. The project uses a number of threads I haven't used - lizardine and gilt bullion, threads which are rarely used in contemporary embroidery. The emphasis in the project is on the use of the gold threads and wires rather than the surface embroidery.
3. The project was inspired by 17th century professionally worked gloves of the Stuart era. I can't wait to absorb myself in this piece of history and experience the techniques used in this era.

And just in case I thought I might have missed out on anything in this project, I have also enrolled in the Tudor and Stuart Gold Master Class which incorporates 28 metal thread stitches in three projects.  This project starts in April and looks very challenging. Take a look - there is a 3 1/2 minute video which showcases the projects and gives an example of the animated stitch library.

I am really looking forward to sharing my "adventures" with you as I progress through these projects.

 

Comments

[Elmsley Rose]

I'm in the Master Class too :-) I really wanted to do the glove (really, really) but the classes overlap by two months, and I was worried that my bodgy health would muck things up and I might need extra time on a project. But I'd hate to start off behind the mark for the Masters Class.
I've asked Trish about repeating classes and she said there is some scope, but also many more new classes coming up in the future :-)

[Christa Evans]

I'm thrilled that you have signed up for this class and are blogging about it. I have signed up for both as well. Did not realize that the pearls are in limited release so perhaps I need enhance my stash. Thank you for informative posts that are very generous with great information.

[tangoandcha]

I've signed up to the Floral Glove course too. Not sure about the Goldwork as I've never done an embroidery course online before. I may yet sign up for that as well!

[Threadsacrosstheweb.blogspot.com]

I really want to do the Tudor and Stuart Gold Master Class (actually I want to do all of Trish's classes but one really will be my limit.

I'm still deciding because I am already committed to a lot of things in the coming year or two. There again, I don't want to take the risk that the class won't be offered again. Love your tutorials, beautifully explained.

[judy]

Hello, I just bought my first goldwork book and I reckon I am a bit overwhelmed with it but I will give it a try. I also want to thank you for the site to purchase Purl. Lovely colors. Your do truly lovely goldwork. Hugs Judy