GOLDWORK EMBROIDERY KITS Goldwork or Gold Embroidery is a 3-dimensional form of hand embroidery which involves sewing down felt or string as padding and then applying gold threads over the top. Goldwork gives the impression of being very technical but, in fact, is just a system of simple embroidery techniques worked in a certain order creating beautiful results.  Cardinal  |  Harebell  |  Honeysuckle  |  Marguerite  |  Or Nue Dragonfly  |  Rooster  |  Tudor Rose Goldwork Sampler:  Passing Design  |  Heart Design  |  Fleur De Lys  |  Plate Design Royal School of Needlework Goldwork Kits Home Page!  |    View Shopping Cart The History of Metal Thread Embroidery  |  Glossary of Metal Threads Some of the materials used have a small percentage of gold in their structure and may tarnish over time. If you are interested in purchasing, Gold, Silver and Copper metal threads separately, visit Goldwork Supplies. I also provide the metal threads and fabrics required for the Goldwork Projects in the Royal School of Needlework Embroidery Technique Book which can be purchased individually or in kit form.    I offer embroidery classes and commissions in all types of embroidery, please Contact me for any requests. Free On-going Critique and Free Correspondence with all kits!  |  Gallery of Customers Embroideries of my Kits

Click on image for enlargement   What is the difference between Gilt and Gold 2% WM metal threads?

CARDINAL The Cardinal is an intermediate to advanced metal thread technique, that can be worked in either gold 2% or gilt metal threads. The instructions are detailed and concise, written with the beginner in mind and intended to guide embroiderers of any level through the embroidery from beginning to end. The fabric and felt padding comes with the design hand drawn on so there are no worries about transferring the design. Working the embroidery: The bird and leaves are padded with felt and the leaves and beak are padded with crochet cotton. Over the top of the felt and crochet cotton a variety of different metal threads are sewn down. In some areas red embroidery floss will be used to couch down the gold, in others yellow sewing thread is used. The embroidery is worked on a cotton velveteen background in a choice of dark green, dark blue or black. Velveteen fabric is used as it has a deep pile which is good for giving the edges of the goldwork a neat finished look. The original embroidery was worked on a dark blue velveteen fabric. I am offering free correspondence and free on going critique for this kit, for more details go to - Free on going critique. EMBROIDERY SIZE Height: 4 1/4 inches (10 1/2 cm)     Width: 5 3/4 inches (14 1/2 cm) KIT CONTENTS Instruction Booklet  |  Velveteen board or goldwork pad |  Felt and crochet cotton for padding    |  Three different size of embroidery needles  |  2 skeins of red DMC embroidery floss  |  Polyester sewing thread  |  A range of metal threads  |  Velveteen fabric 12 inches square (30 1/2 cm square) with design hand painted on. KIT: TYPE OF METAL AND FABRIC COLOUR (KG1) Cardinal Gold 2% Thread Kit: $95.00 Canadian Dollars Quantity: Fabric Colour: Dark Blue Dark Green Red Black View Cart (KG1a) Cardinal Gilt (Gold) Thread Kit: $75.00 Canadian Dollars Quantity: Fabric Colour: Dark Blue Dark Green Red Black View Cart TOOLS TO WORK THE CARDINAL EMBROIDERY (TST) Stainless Steel Tweezers with Precision Tips - Important tool for bending and positioning metal threads: $5.00 Canadian Dollars Quantity: View Cart (TSBW) Beeswax - To wax and strengthen sewing thread: $1.50 Canadian Dollars Quantity: View Cart (TSSF&TT) 10 Inch Stretcher Bar Frame and Thumb Tacks: $15.00 Canadian Dollars Quantity: View Cart View the   Shopping Cart for mailing costs.

Click on image for enlargement   What is the difference between Gilt and Gold 2% WM metal threads?

HAREBELL The Harebell is an beginners to advanced metal thread technique, that can be worked in either gold 2%, gilt, silver or copper metal threads. The instructions are detailed and concise, written with the beginner in mind and intended to guide embroiderers of any level through the embroidery from beginning to end. The fabric and felt padding comes with the design hand drawn on so there are no worries about transferring the design. Working the embroidery: The flowers, buds and leaves are padded with felt. Over the top of the felt a variety of different metal threads are sewn down. In some areas blue embroidery floss will be used to couch down the gold, in others yellow sewing thread is used. The embroidery is worked on a cotton velveteen background in a choice of dark green, dark blue or black. Velveteen fabric is used as it has a deep pile which is good for giving the edges of the goldwork a neat finished look. The original embroidery was worked on a dark green velveteen fabric. I am offering free correspondence and free on going critique for this kit, for more details go to - Free on going critique. EMBROIDERY SIZE Height: 4 inches (10 cm)     Width: 3 3/4 inches (9 1/2 cm) KIT CONTENTS Instruction Booklet  |  Velveteen board or goldwork pad  |  Felt with the design drawn on for padding  |  Three different sized embroidery needles  |  Polyester sewing thread  |  2 skeins of DMC embroidery floss  |  A range of gold metallic embroidery threads  |  Velveteen fabric 12 inches square (30 1/2 cm square) with design hand painted on. KIT: TYPE OF METAL AND FABRIC COLOUR (KG2) Harebell Gold 2% Thread Kit: $60.00 Canadian Dollars Quantity: Fabric Colour: Dark Blue Dark Green Red Black View Cart (KG2a) Harebell Gilt (Gold) Thread Kit: $55.00 Canadian Dollars Quantity: Fabric Colour: Dark Blue Dark Green Red Black View Cart (KG2b) Harebell Silver Thread Kit: $55.00 Canadian Dollars Quantity: Fabric Colour: Dark Blue Dark Green Red Black View Cart (KG2c) Harebell Copper Thread Kit: $55.00 Canadian Dollars Quantity: Fabric Colour: Dark Blue Dark Green Red Black View Cart TOOLS TO WORK THE HAREBELL EMBROIDERY (TST) Stainless Steel Tweezers with Precision Tips - Important tool for bending and positioning metal threads: $5.00 Canadian Dollars Quantity: View Cart (TSBW) Beeswax - To wax and strengthen sewing thread: $1.50 Canadian Dollars Quantity: View Cart (TSSF&TT) 10 Inch Stretcher Bar Frame and Thumb Tacks: $15.00 Canadian Dollars Quantity: View Cart View the   Shopping Cart for mailing costs.

Red Fabric   Dark Fabric Click on images for enlargements   What is the difference between Gilt and Gold 2% WM metal threads?

HONEYSUCKLE The Honeysuckle is an beginners to advanced metal thread technique, that can be worked in either gold 2%, gilt, silver or copper metal threads. The instructions are detailed and concise, written with the beginner in mind and intended to guide embroiderers of any level through the embroidery from beginning to end. The fabric and felt padding comes with the design hand drawn on so there are no worries about transferring the design. Working the embroidery: The leaves are padded with felt and the petals are padded with crochet cotton. Over the top of the felt and crochet cotton a variety of different metal threads are sewn down. In some areas green embroidery floss will be used to couch down the gold, in others yellow sewing thread is used. The embroidery is worked on a cotton velveteen background in a choice of dark green, dark blue or black. Velveteen fabric is used as it has a deep pile which is good for giving the edges of the goldwork a neat finished look. The original embroidery was worked on a red velveteen fabric. I am offering free correspondence and free on going critique for this kit, for more details go to - Free on going critique. EMBROIDERY SIZE Height: 5 inches (12 1/2 cm)     Width: 2 3/4 inches (8 cm) KIT CONTENTS Instruction Booklet  |  Velveteen board  |  Polyester sewing thread  |  Three different sized embroidery needles  |  Velveteen fabric 12 inches square (30 1/2 cm square) with design hand painted on  |  Felt with the design drawn on for padding  |  crochet cotton for padding  |  1 skein of DMC embroidery floss  |  Blue beads  |  A range of gold metal embroidery threads KIT: TYPE OF METAL AND FABRIC COLOUR (KG3) Honeysuckle Gold 2% Thread Kit: $65.00 Canadian Dollars Quantity: Fabric Colour: Dark Blue Dark Green Red Black View Cart (KG3a) Honeysuckle Gilt (Gold) Thread Kit: $55.00 Canadian Dollars Quantity: Fabric Colour: Dark Blue Dark Green Red Black View Cart (KG3b) Honeysuckle Silver Thread Kit: $55.00 Canadian Dollars Quantity: Fabric Colour: Dark Blue Dark Green Red Black View Cart (KG3c) Honeysuckle Copper Thread Kit: $55.00 Canadian Dollars Quantity: Fabric Colour: Dark Blue Dark Green Red Black View Cart TOOLS TO WORK THE HONEYSUCKLE EMBROIDERY (TST) Stainless Steel Tweezers with Precision Tips - Important tool for bending and positioning metal threads: $5.00 Canadian Dollars Quantity: View Cart (TSBW) Beeswax - To wax and strengthen sewing thread: $1.50 Canadian Dollars Quantity: View Cart (TSSF&TT) 10 Inch Stretcher Bar Frame and Thumb Tacks: $15.00 Canadian Dollars Quantity: View Cart View the   Shopping Cart for mailing costs.

Red Fabric   Dark Fabric Click on image for enlargement   What is the difference between Gilt and Gold 2% WM metal threads?

MARGUERITE The Marguerite is an intermediate to advanced metal thread technique, that can be worked in either gold 2%, gilt, silver or copper metal threads. The instructions are detailed and concise, written with the beginner in mind and intended to guide embroiderers of any level through the embroidery from beginning to end. The fabric and felt padding comes with the design hand drawn on so there are no worries about transferring the design. Working the embroidery: The daisy flower head and leaves are padded with felt and the petals are padded with crochet cotton. Over the top of the felt and crochet cotton a variety of different metal threads are sewn down. In some areas green embroidery floss will be used to couch down the gold, in others yellow sewing thread is used. The embroidery is worked on a cotton velveteen background in a choice of dark green, dark blue or black. Velveteen fabric is used as it has a deep pile which is good for giving the edges of the goldwork a neat finished look. The original embroidery was worked on a dark blue velveteen fabric. I am offering free correspondence and free on going critique for this kit, for more details go to - Free on going critique. EMBROIDERY SIZE Height: 5 3/4 inches (14 1/2 cm)     Width: 3 inches (7 1/2 cm) KIT CONTENTS Instruction Booklet  |  Velveteen board or goldwork pad  |  Felt with the design drawn on for padding  |  Crochet cotton for padding  |  Three different sized embroidery needles  |  Polyester sewing thread  |  1 skein of DMC embroidery floss  |  A range of metal embroidery threads  |  Velveteen fabric 12 inches square (30 1/2 cm square) with design hand painted on. KIT: TYPE OF METAL AND FABRIC COLOUR (KG4) Marguerite Gold 2% Thread Kit: $85.00 Canadian Dollars Quantity: Fabric Colour: Dark Blue Dark Green Red Black View Cart (KG4a) Marguerite Gilt (Gold) Thread Kit: $66.00 Canadian Dollars Quantity: Fabric Colour: Dark Blue Dark Green Red Black View Cart (KG4b) Marguerite Silver Thread Kit: $66.00 Canadian Dollars Quantity: Fabric Colour: Dark Blue Dark Green Red Black View Cart (KG4b) Marguerite Copper Thread Kit: $66.00 Canadian Dollars Quantity: Fabric Colour: Dark Blue Dark Green Red Black View Cart TOOLS TO WORK THE MARGUERITE EMBROIDERY (TST) Stainless Steel Tweezers with Precision Tips - Important tool for bending and positioning metal threads: $5.00 Canadian Dollars Quantity: View Cart (TSBW) Beeswax - To wax and strengthen sewing thread: $1.50 Canadian Dollars Quantity: View Cart (TSSF&TT) 10 Inch Stretcher Bar Frame and Thumb Tacks: $15.00 Canadian Dollars Quantity: View Cart View the   Shopping Cart for mailing costs.

Gold Or Nue Dragonfly Silver Or Nue Dragonfly Copper Or Nue Dragonfly Clicks on image for enlargements (The colours used in the ornue designs do not show up well in the pictures)   What is the difference between Gilt and Gold 2% WM metal threads?

OR NUE DRAGONFLY The Or Nue Dragonfly is an intermediate to advanced metal thread technique and can be worked in Gold, Silver and Copper. There is a choice of two dragonfly designs in each kit. Working the embroidery: The center of the design is worked in Or Nue. Or Nue is the couching down of passing thread using a similar colour or/and a contrasting colour to create a design on the passing thread. The dragonfly pattern is created by couching down the passing thread using a green silk thread and Metallic threads (the colours used on the gold design do not show up well in the picture). Rococco is used to border the Or Nue design. Smooth Purl No. 7 and Bright Check No. 7 are used for the triangle shapes. The diamond shapes are worked in Or Nue and the swirls are worked in No. 1 Pearl Purl. The Gold Or Nue Dragonfly kit comes with a choice of off white or black silk noil background fabric, you can also purchase the supplies only if you would like to work the Or Nue Dragonfly in gold, silver and copper and do not require the instruction booklet again. EMBROIDERY SIZE Height: 5 1/2 inches (13 3/4 cm)     Width: 5 1/2 inches (13 3/4 cm) KIT CONTENTS Instruction Booklet  |  Silk Noil fabric with the design hand drawn on 11 inch by 11 inch (25 cm by 25 cm)  |  Muslin fabric  |  Felt with the design hand drawn on  |  1 Reel of polyester sewing thread  |  A range of metal embroidery threads  |  Silk N' Colours silk embroidery floss  |  2 reels of Accentuate metallic thread  |  2  No. 12 beading needles  |  5  No. 10 embroidery needles  |  1  No. 18 chenille needle  |  Velvet board or goldwork pad KIT: TYPE OF METAL AND FABRIC COLOUR I recommend that you have a pair of tweezers to work the Or Nue Dragonfly embroidery, I have excellent fine pointed tweezers that can be purchased below in Tools. (KGG2%OD) Gold 2% Or Nue Dragonfly Kit: $75.00 Canadian Dollars Quantity: Fabric Colour: Off White Black View Cart (KGGOD) Gilt (Gold) Or Nue Dragonfly Kit: $65.00 Canadian Dollars Quantity: Fabric Colour: Off White Black View Cart (KGSOD) Silver Or Nue Dragonfly Kit: $65.00 Canadian Dollars Quantity: Fabric Colour: Black View Cart (KGCOD) Copper Or Nue Dragonfly Kit: $65.00 Canadian Dollars Quantity: Fabric Colour: Off White Black View Cart You can purchase the supplies only if you would like to work the Or Nue Dragonfly in gilt, silver and copper and do not require the instruction booklet, velvet board, needles and bees wax again; choose your metal and fabric colour below (please order a full kit for each person that wishes to work the design, and extra supplies if you have already purchased the full kit): (KGODTS) Additional Thread Supplies to Work Or Nue Dragonfly: $35.00 Canadian Dollars Quantity: Metal Thread Colour: Gilt (Gold) Silver Copper View Cart (KGODF) Additional Or Nue Dragonfly Fabric With Design Drawn on: $12.00 Canadian Dollars Quantity: Fabric Colour: Off White Black View Cart TOOLS TO WORK THE OR NUE DRAGONFLY EMBROIDERY I highly recommend having a pair of tweezers to work the Or Nue Dragonfly Design. (TST) Stainless Steel Tweezers with Precision Tips - Important tool for bending and positioning metal threads: $5.00 Canadian Dollars Quantity: View Cart (TSBW) Beeswax - To wax and strengthen sewing thread: $1.50 Canadian Dollars Quantity: View Cart (TSSF&TT) 10 Inch Stretcher Bar Frame and Thumb Tacks: $15.00 Canadian Dollars Quantity: View Cart View the   Shopping Cart for mailing costs.

Goldwork Rooster Click on Image for Enlargement   What is the difference between Gilt and Gold 2% WM metal threads?

ROOSTER The Rooster is an intermediate to advanced metal thread technique. The instructions are detailed and concise, written with the beginner in mind and intended to guide embroiderers of any level through the embroidery from beginning to end. The fabric and felt padding comes with the design hand drawn on so there are no worries about transferring the design. Working the embroidery: The body is padded with felt and the feathers are padded with crochet cotton. Over the top of the felt and crochet cotton a variety of gold, silver and copper metal threads are sewn down. In some areas red silk floss will be used to couch down the gold, in others yellow sewing thread is used. The embroidery is worked on a cotton velveteen background in a choice of dark green, dark blue or black. Velveteen fabric is used as it has a deep pile which is good for giving the edges of the goldwork a neat finished look. The original embroidery was worked on a dark green velveteen fabric. I am offering free correspondence and free on going critique for this kit, for more details go to - Free on going critique. EMBROIDERY SIZE Height:  5 1/4 inches (13 1/ 4 cm)     Width: 4 inches (10 cm) KIT CONTENTS Instruction Booklet  |  Velveteen board or goldwork pad  |  Felt with design drawn on for padding  |  Crochet cotton for padding  |  Three different sized embroidery needles  |  Polyester sewing thread  |  Red Au Ver a Soie silk thread  |  A range of gold, silver and copper metal embroidery threads  |  Red seed beads  |  Velveteen fabric 12 inches square (30 1/2 cm square) with design hand painted on KIT: TYPE OF METAL AND FABRIC COLOUR (KGR2%) Rooster Gold 2% Threads Kit: $125.00 Canadian Dollars Quantity: Fabric Colour: Dark Blue Dark Green Black View Cart (KGR) Rooster Gilt Threads Kit: $95.00 Canadian Dollars Quantity: Fabric Colour: Dark Blue Dark Green Black View Cart TOOLS TO WORK THE ROOSTER EMBROIDERY (TST) Stainless Steel Tweezers with Precision Tips - Important tool for bending and positioning metal threads: $5.00 Canadian Dollars Quantity: View Cart (TSBW) Beeswax - To wax and strengthen sewing thread: $1.50 Canadian Dollars Quantity: View Cart (TSSF&TT) 10 Inch Stretcher Bar Frame and Thumb Tacks: $15.00 Canadian Dollars Quantity: View Cart View the   Shopping Cart for mailing costs.

Dark Fabric Red Fabric Click on images for enlargements         What is the difference between Gilt and Gold 2% WM metal threads?

TUDOR ROSE The Tudor Rose is an beginners to advanced metal thread technique, that can be worked in either gold 2%, gilt, silver or copper metal threads. The instructions are detailed and concise, written with the beginner in mind and intended to guide embroiderers of any level through the embroidery from beginning to end. The felt padding comes with the design hand drawn on so there are no worries about transferring the design. Working the embroidery: The rose is padded with felt and the petals padded with crochet cotton. Over the top of the felt and crochet cotton a variety of different metal threads are sewn down. In some areas red silk floss is used to couch down the gold, in others yellow sewing thread is used. The embroidery is worked on a cotton velveteen background in a choice of dark green, dark blue, black or red. Velveteen fabric is used as it has a deep pile which is good for giving the edges of the goldwork a neat finished look. The original embroidery was worked on a dark green velveteen fabric. I am offering free correspondence and free on going critique for this kit, for more details go to - Free on going critique. EMBROIDERY SIZE Height: 3 1/2 inches (8 3/4 cm)     Width: 3 1/2 inches (8 3/4 cm) KIT CONTENTS Instruction Booklet  |  Velveteen board or goldwork pad  |  Polyester sewing thread  |  Three different sized embroidery needles  |  DMC embroidery floss  |  Felt with design drawn on for padding  |  Crochet cotton for padding  |  Velveteen fabric 12 inches square (30 1/2 cm square)  |  A range of metal embroidery threads KIT: TYPE OF METAL AND FABRIC COLOUR (KG5) Tudor Rose Gold 2% Thread Kit: $85.00 Canadian Dollars Quantity: Fabric Colour: Dark Blue Dark Green Red Black View Cart (KG5a) Tudor Rose Gilt (Gold) Thread Kit: $69.00 Canadian Dollars Quantity: Fabric Colour: Dark Blue Dark Green Red Black View Cart (KG5b) Tudor Rose Silver Thread Kit: $69.00 Canadian Dollars Quantity: Fabric Colour: Dark Blue Dark Green Red Black View Cart (KG5b) Tudor Rose Copper Thread Kit: $69.00 Canadian Dollars Quantity: Fabric Colour: Dark Blue Dark Green Red Black View Cart TOOLS TO WORK THE TUDOR ROSE EMBROIDERY (TST) Stainless Steel Tweezers with Precision Tips - Important tool for bending and positioning metal threads: $5.00 Canadian Dollars Quantity: View Cart (TSBW) Beeswax - To wax and strengthen sewing thread: $1.50 Canadian Dollars Quantity: View Cart (TSSF&TT) 10 Inch Stretcher Bar Frame and Thumb Tacks: $15.00 Canadian Dollars Quantity: View Cart   View the   Shopping Cart for mailing costs.

A series of four goldwork designs ranging from easy to hard Click on image for enlargement   What is the difference between Gilt and Gold 2% WM metal threads?

GOLDWORK SAMPLER The sampler features four designs ranging from easy to hard (please see below for details about each design). The sampler is designed to take a beginner embroiderer through a range of different goldwork techniques giving them a sampling on how different metal threads can be worked. For Free Instructions of the Goldwork Sampler please visit the following page off my website: Goldwork Sampler EMBROIDERY SIZE Height: 7 1/2 inches (18 3/4 cm)     Width: 7 1/4 inches (18 1/4 cm) Goldwork Sampler Instruction Booklet (or get for them Free Here!) (KGSI) Goldwork Sampler Instruction Booklet $30.00 Canadian Dollars Quantity: View Cart Goldwork Sampler 2% Gold Threads (all four designs on one piece of fabric)   Off white silk noil fabric with the design hand drawn on 20 inch by 20 inch (50 cm by 50 cm)  |  Muslin Fabric  |  Felt with the design hand drawn on for padding |  Crochet cotton for padding  |  2 reels of polyester sewing thread  |  2  skeins of Red Au Ver A Soie Silk thread  |  A range of gold 2% metal embroidery threads  |  Three different size embroidery needles  |  Velvet Board or Goldwork Pad (KGS1) Goldwork Sampler Kit 2% Gold Threads: $160.00 Canadian Dollars Quantity: Silk Fabric Colour: Off White Black View Cart Goldwork Sampler Gilt Threads (all four designs on one piece of fabric)   Off white silk noil fabric with the design hand drawn on 20 inch by 20 inch (50 cm by 50 cm)  |  Muslin Fabric  |  Felt with the design hand drawn on for padding |  Crochet cotton for padding  |  2 reels of polyester sewing thread  |  2  skeins of Red Au Ver A Soie Silk thread  |  A range of gilt metal embroidery threads  |  Three different size embroidery needles  |  Velvet Board or Goldwork Pad (KGS2) Goldwork Sampler Kit Gilt Threads: $120.00 Canadian Dollars Quantity: Silk Fabric Colour: Off White Black View Cart TOOLS TO WORK THE GOLDWORK SAMPLER (TST) Stainless Steel Tweezers with Precision Tips - Important Tool For Bending and Positioning Gold: $5.00 Canadian Dollars Quantity: View Cart (TSBW) Beeswax - To wax and strengthen sewing thread: $1.50 Canadian Dollars Quantity: View Cart (TSSF&TT) 17 Inch Stretcher Bar Frame and Thumb Tacks: $18.00 Canadian Dollars Quantity: View Cart View the   Shopping Cart for mailing costs.

Passing Design: First in a Series of Four on the Goldwork Sampler Gol