Metalwork Jay Feather royal school of needlework crewel wools

crewel wools

Difficulty level: beginner

Appleton wool threads in delicate tones of blue

each one inserted into an individual needle and used simultaneously

This artwork was created by Helen Richman

Metalwork Jay Feather royal school of needlework crewel woolsCombine 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,