Techniques

From at least the 17th century, boxes, or 'caskets' were used to...more

Known to many people as ‘tapestry work’, a variety of stitches...more

Also known as Raised Embroidery, this was very popular in England in the 17th century and...more

This technique has been in use for many hundreds of years, both in the Church and of course, in Heraldic...more

A traditional 'counted thread' technique taken to a more intense level, wherein...more

This has the beauty of simplicity – traditionally it is worked ‘white on white’...more

The word ‘crewel’ refers to the type of wool used, and a wide variety...more

At its most basic, this technique is known as the ‘long and short’ stitch. At its best...more