Win Golden Hinde's "Glorious Goldwork" Book!
12 Days of Christmas - Day 4 Competition
We have one copy of Sarah Rakeshaw and Susan Hinde's Glorious Goldwork to giveaway. To enter the competition, just comment below or on today's post on our Facebook page about your experience with Goldwork. All comments qualify so there's no right answer, just tell us how you feel about Goldwork!
The winner will be announced tomorrow. Two runners up will be send a copy of A Collection of Crewel Work by Phillipa Turnbull.
Comments
Paulina Lareau —
I am new to your site. I love everything you offer. After almost 60 years of experience I never imagined learning new things. I am thrilled. You have a lovely site and I look forward to fifty more years of needlework.
Carol Whitlock —
My husband has just died and I want to make something in his honour. He always liked looking at gold work and wanted me to try it but I was a bit frightened! Now is the time to do it!
Rebecca Ross —
Beautiful! I must learn more!
diana hutchinson —
my first experience with Goldwork was with Jane Nichols beetles. i bought the kit and used her book to complete it. i was hooked. i loved it. i love to look at work in museums and am always fascinated by it.
michael cross —
When I was a novice stitcher and could not afford many luxurious threads I tried my version of GOLDWORK with metal threads that i could afford. As I became more proficient at needlework and my wallet was a little fatter I bought some spectacular gold and silver materials and ventured into my first ecclesiastical piece for my church. After 40 years it is still used as well as other pieces I have designed and created. Thank you for this opportunity.
Alex in Penn's woods —
I’ve tried several goldwork techniques and am always surprised by how slowly the couching goes. It must by burying all the ends.
Victoria Wood —
Starting with my first goldwork piece in 2000 (RSN Certificate module), I’ve LOVED this technique the best. Nothing makes me happier than fiddling about with the shiny (or tarnished) bits! I especially enjoy seeing designers mix goldwork with other embroidery techniques in their work. I’m looking forward to checking out this new book.
Wendi Girard —
For years I was intimidated by goldwork thinking that it must be only for the most advanced stitcher until I worked my first piece by Tricia Wilson Nguyen “Floral Glove.” Gold work is extremely satisfying as it produces an immediate effect, it can be accomplished by any level of stitcher and since I am a fancy pants I am drawn to the richness that it produces on a piece.