Course Length: 6 months
Course Registration and Payment Deadline: December 31st , 2009
Course Commencement: January 31st, 2010
Monthly Fee: Six monthly payments of $35

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Inspired by the fantastic professionally worked gloves of the Stuart era, this needlecase mimics a piece from a noble woman's wardrobe. The focus of the course is using a variety of metal threads brought from England that are rarely seen in contemporary embroidery. After examining the gloves of this time period, I have been amazed at the creative use of threads by the professional. During course we will both view close-up pictures of these historic pieces and then work similar techniques.

The 'glove' needlecase is a flat accessory, which allows the embroidered cuff to be lifted, and needlework tools to be inserted inside. The piece is only embroidered on one side with Au Ver a Soie silks and real metal threads such as lizardine, passings, purls, spangles, and Elizabethan twist. The edges of the cuff are embellished with double-faced silk satin ribbon that has been edged with gold thread and spangles. Around the tabs of the cuff, gold lace is applied to finish off a spectacular appearance. While the effect and threads are magnificent, the entire piece will be worked using couching stitches and satin stitch so we may focus on the use of the new threads. The flowers are embroidered in silks and there are seven different types of metal threads on the piece to give a good sampling of interesting threads. To aid the student in construction, the kit includes die cut finishing materials in the glove shape.

Size: 4-3/4" x 8-1/2"

Kit Contents: 40ct linen with pre-traced design, Au Ver a Soie Soie Paris floss, gilt gold Lizardine, gilt pearl purl, gilt check, gilt bullion, 2% gold Elizbethan Twist, 2% gold spangles, Old Gold, 1-1/2 gilt twist, double sided silk satin ribbon, ultrasuede, die cut skirtex, batt, and acid-free mountboard, and silk finishing fabric (different than the silk used on the model, but equally lovely).