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The Queen Mother's Bedspread

The Queen Mother's Bedspread

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Written by Phillipa Turnbull
Sometimes in life you're at the right place at the right time. This happened to me In 1999 when I was at Glamis Castle in Scotland, studying the needlework in The Queen Mother's apartments within the castle.
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An Interview With Zina Kazban

An Interview With Zina Kazban

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Written by Laura Turnbull
Zinaida Kazban is a bright young star in a new generation of hand embroiderers emerging from the Royal School of Needlework's Future Tutors Programme. She is also our 2018 "New Talent" selected by the School to be sponsored by Lady Anne's Needlework Retreats in her graduating year and as she makes her first steps into the wide world of professional hand embroidery. 
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ZInaida Kazban of the Royal School of Needlework Future Tutors Programme

Introducing Zinaida Kazban

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Written by Laura Turnbull
We are delighted to introduce Zinaida Kazban of the Royal School of Needlework as a Lady Anne's Needlework tutor. Zina is our 2018 New Talent!
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The Clothworker's Museum - A Treasure Trove of Embroidery Open To All

The Clothworker's Museum - A Treasure Trove of Embroidery Open To All

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Written by Phillipa Turnbull

Phillipa's visit to the V&A's Clothworkers Museum in London

I was so excited to see legendary examples of crewel work from the past 400 years that I literally could not sleep the night before my recent trip to the V&A repository. At 3.00am I looked out of my bedroom window and in the incredibly bright full moon witnessed Mikey our cat defending the rockery from a spring toad. I left the next morning for London in full confidence that he would defend the house in the same manner while I was away.

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Your Work - Elizabethan Oakapple Tree

Your Work - Elizabethan Oakapple Tree

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Written by Laura Turnbull
Thank you to Anne Parsons for sharing her finished Elizabethan Oakapple Tree. Anne has done a fabulous job on this tricky design, particularly on the tree truck, which she has expertly filled with dense rows of stem stitch.
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Glamis Crown, Rose & Thistle Level 3 Crewel Work Kit

Royal Wedding Stitch-a-Long - Watch the Videos

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Written by Phillipa Turnbull
I've still got so much to do on this cushion! The 19th May is looming and I haven't finished one side yet! Luckily I have Laura on my back asking me for catch-up videos every second minute so here are all of them so far. How are you all doing?
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Your Work: Mellerstain Firescreen

Your Work: Mellerstain Firescreen

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Written by Phillipa Turnbull
Well done to Catherine Pommett for winning FIRST PRIZE and BEST IN SHOW at the Florida State Fair for her finished Mellerstain Firescreen!
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"A very harp in all but size" - Jenny's 2018 Spring Residential Project

"A very harp in all but size" - Jenny's 2018 Spring Residential Project

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Written by Laura Turnbull
Jenny Adin-Christie is a world-renowned professional hand-embroider and tutor whom we are privileged to include in our billing of top-class Lady Anne’s Needlework Retreat tutors.
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The Dove Cottage Sampler - Nicola's 2018 Spring Residential Project

The Dove Cottage Sampler - Nicola's 2018 Spring Residential Project

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Written by Laura Turnbull
Nicola Jarvis is widely known in the global stitching community for her beautiful embroidery kits featuring ornate birds, animals and flowers. You might know her best however for her iconic bird designs, which she decorates in an incredible variety of techniques and colours.
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The Spring Residential Retreat Has Started!

The Spring Residential Retreat Has Started!

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Written by Phillipa Turnbull
We are so excited to welcome 14 fabulous ladies back again to the Ryebeck Hotel on the edge of Lake Windermere in The Lake District for our 3rd Spring Residential Needlework Retreat. We have exclusive use of the hotel all week so we have no distractions from our classes and no strangers hurrying us down the hallway to breakfast! It snowed yesterday so it couldn't be cosier as we sit and stitch.
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Royal Wedding Stitch-a-Long! How to Take Part

Royal Wedding Stitch-a-Long! How to Take Part

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Written by Laura Turnbull
We have been thinking hard at the CWC about how we should build up to Prince Harry and Meghan's wedding. After all, their wedding will be the last major Royal bash for a while (apart from a potential coronation that is!) so we better make the most of it!
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Ardverikie House - The Gate House

In The Footsteps of Royalty

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Written by Laura Turnbull
You would be forgiven for not knowing a thing about Ardverikie House. It is not exactly on the tourist trail. Even if you did find yourself in the deepest darkest Cairngorms (a place few will grace in their lifetime), you could happily zoom past the entrance of this Victorian hunting lodge without ever knowing it was there. You might, if you’re quick, glance the turreted gatehouse (pictured above), but the filthy weather, dark skies and the perilous A86 will pull your attention back to the road as you negotiate the corner and press on to Fort William. What lies beyond the entrance will remain an enigma to you, as it will to most people.
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Your Work: The Marriage Pillowe

Your Work: The Marriage Pillowe

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Written by Laura Turnbull
We love this innovative use of the Marriage Pillowe as the seat for a work box by Delwyn Singh. T...
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Auburn Claire Lucas at The Spring Residential Retreat

Auburn Claire Lucas at The Spring Residential Retreat

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Written by Laura Turnbull
In March, our New Talent Auburn Claire Lucas taught an experienced group of international embroiderers at the Spring Residential Retreat in The Lake District. You can read a full account of the Retreat here. Read on to see what Auburn got up to.
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An Interview with Auburn Clair Lucas

An Interview with Auburn Clair Lucas

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Written by Laura Turnbull
Auburn Clair Lucas is a young professional hand embroiderer who has just graduated from the Royal School of Needlework's Future Tutor Programme. Auburn has been chosen by the School to receive support from Lady Anne's Retreats in 2017 as part of the join partnership The RSN Lady Anne's Retreats New Talent Programme. You can read about the programme which was launched this year here.
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Georgia's Wemyss Lion Carpet Bag

Georgia's Wemyss Lion Carpet Bag

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Written by Laura Turnbull
Wow! Look at Georgia Tappan's Wemyss Lion carpet bag! What a fabulously creative and modern way to finish this historic design. Thank you for sharing your beautiful work Georgia.
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Rarely Seen Stitches on a 17th Century Design

Rarely Seen Stitches on a 17th Century Design

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Written by Laura Turnbull
This is Carrie's beautifully completed workshop project from Phillipa's 'Rarely Seen Stitches' class which she taught during The Spring Residential in March. Thank you for sharing it Carrie, we can see you've really enjoyed those Laid & Couched Work variations.
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Your Work: Wordsworth Cuckoo

Your Work: Wordsworth Cuckoo

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Written by Laura Turnbull
Thank you Sarah Hearn for sending us a photo of your completed Wordsworth Cuckoo. We all agree it...
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The Spring Residential Retreat

The Spring Residential Retreat

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Written by Phillipa Turnbull
As the Spring Residential drew to a close on Saturday morning we waved goodbye and reflected on what was truly an enchanting week. New friends made, new skills learned and renewed vigour in our passion for needlework.
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Alison Cole to Join All England Tour!

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Written by Laura Turnbull

In 2018 we will be embarking on our next big adventure - The All England Needlework Tour, Part I. This Retreat will be the first in a new three part series exploring needlework in some of the most beautiful parts of England.

We are delighted to announce that your project will be taught by the renowned embroiderer Alison Cole. Alison is well-known for her inspiring teaching style and is a jewel in the crown of the Australian embroidery world. The subject of her project will be this beautifully preserved 17th century embroidered Gentleman's Nightcap. You will use conservation standard silks and metal threads to apply the same techniques and colours as featured on the original.

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The Progress of a... Retreat Project

The Progress of a... Retreat Project

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Written by Laura Turnbull
Lisa Lyttle, who took part in our 2015 Scottish Highlands Tour recently sent us photos of her completed project piece, which was brilliantly taught by our regular visiting tutor Meredith Willett during the Tour. These two beautiful interpretations of the original design Phoebe Anne Traquair's 'The Progress of a Soul', which is currently held at The National Museums of Scotland in Edinburgh, were stitched by Lisa and her sister.
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