I'm taking another Royal School of Needlework class! This one is online, and the tutor is Heather Lewis, who I met when I was taking the butterfly course in Lexington in 2019.
I actually purchased one of her kits while I was there, but I've never worked it. This is the booklet from that kit, and the image on the front of it is the box that I will make from it after I finish her online course.
When I saw that the RSN was offering a video/online class of Heather's technique - taught by Heather herself - I had to enroll. I will have access to the online classes until the end of January 2026, so there's plenty of time for me to complete all the modules.
My kit arrived today and I couldn't wait to open it! Inside were the threads, needles, Liberty of London fabrics and precut box pieces required to create the box shown for the course. When complete, it will be constructed as a double-decker, rectangular box, with the word "Threads" stitched on top.
You know I have other pressing projects to complete first, so my goal is to begin this by March 1st. I want to complete my bluebirds embroidery first, and I have two other smaller projects to finish in the next ten days or so. I'll share those with you soon, but I just had to unveil this one because I was so excited.
If you're interested in taking this class, or looking at their other online offerings, HERE is the link to their online courses. (The link will open in a new window.) While their online courses aren't cheap, they're much more affordable than traveling to their in-person venues.
I didn't go to the classmate dinner gathering last night. By the time we left Green Bay from my doctor's appointment I was tired. We drove right into snow, and as it was windy with below zero temps all day, I was over being outdoors. I changed into my sweats and took a nap. I was happy to stay home and spend time with Handsome. There were many others who cancelled out, too, but a small, in-town group of die hards met and had a great time. I hope they took a photograph. If so, I'll share that when I get a copy.
Handsome is having lunch with #2 Son today, but I'm going to stay home. I have some things I want need to do, so I'll work on my tasks instead. I'm off to have my morning cuppa, and then I'll get after it. See you tomorrow. Stay warm if you live somewhere that's "frosty" right now.
Can't wait to see this project.
ReplyDeleteIt's nasty out there!
A lot of sickness going around also.
Stay safe!
Marilyn
Hi Marilyn:
DeleteI probably wouldn't have chosen this color scheme myself, I'm looking foward to the course and creating this box. I can always choose something different for my second one. wink I'm making sure I take my dailies to stay healthy. The cold has already outworn its welcome. I'll be happy when the temps moderate again. Thanks, dear. You stay safe, too!
xoxo
Donna
I'm looking forward to watching your box come to life. I don't know if you're familiar with the 'Home Sweet Home' embroidered workbox by Carolyn Pearce. I bought the book when it first came out and have been dreaming about making it but it hasn't happened - yet!
ReplyDeleteHi MA:
DeleteMe, too! I actually have it! I love looking at the projects, and perhaps this is the year I should actually do some of them. Thanks for reminding me! You be sure to tell me when you're ready. It would be fun to be working on a project at the same time! Hope your weather is improving!
xoxo
Donna
The supply list is what's holding me back. It calls for two different types of 'boards' and I know they certainly aren't available in this town. I will have to do some searching online to see if they're available anywhere in Canada.
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