Introduction to Embroidery – Birds (Inspired by the RSN Collection)

Start your embroidery journey with RSN Tutor Sonja Galsworthy and learn how to create this stunning contemporary piece, based on a painted design from the wonderful RSN Archive. As you follow along with this beginner’s course and step-by-step instructions, you will discover some essential hand-embroidery stitches such as Backstitch, Split Stitch and Stem Stitch, French Knots and Straight Stitches, Fly Stitch and Fishbone Stitch.

About Your Course

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Lesson Plan:

  • Meet your RSN Tutor
  • Getting Started
  • Split Stitch
  • Stem Stitch
  • French Knots and Straight Stitches
  • Fly Stitch
  • Fishbone Stitch and Backstitch
  • How to Complete Your Design

Course includes:

  • Students' Facebook Group & Gallery: Interact with other learners in the course by asking questions, expressing your thoughts and inspirations, and sharing images of your work.
  • Notes: Keep personal notes to help you with your work and the course content.
  • Interactive Activities: Test your knowledge of the material you have covered.
  • Video Lesson Running Time: 55 minutes.
  • Courses can be accessed for 12 months from Purchase Date. After 12 months, your course is archived. If you wish to extend access to your course, please contact us before it is archived for an additional 12 months access.
  • The videos in this course are available for you to watch via online streaming.
  • Access your courses anytime, anywhere, with a computer, tablet or smartphone
  • In-depth how-to videos, interactive assignments and social interaction designed for a proven learning experience
  • No set class time! Our courses are structured to fit around your schedule.

Kit includes:

  • Tula Pink cotton fabric, printed with the design
  • Calico backing fabric
  • Stranded cotton threads in 6 shades
  • White étoile thread
  • Copper diamant thread
  • Size 7 embroidery needles

You will also need:

  • 8-inch hoop and optional stand
  • Screwdriver
  • Embroidery scissors

Complete course kit

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  • Introduction to Embroidery – Birds: Inspired by the RSN Collection

    Watch a video preview of this course, meet your Tutor and read student reviews by clicking the arrow below. To sign up for this course, please purchase the Course Collection found on our catalogue page. This includes the course content, as well as all of the materials and tools you will require to complete the project.

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  • Birds Course kit

Introduction to Embroidery – Birds
Inspired by the RSN Collection
Course with Sonja Galsworthy

The Royal School of Needlework Collection & Archive contains over 60,000 unique pieces and captures the passion for embroidery throughout history.  From intricate artwork on clothes, textiles and designs to the organisation’s development documented through papers, books and photos, the items have been collected and donated from all over the world.

On this new course, which is suitable for beginners, join RSN Tutor Sonja Galsworthy for Introduction to Embroidery – Birds, and discover how to create this stunning modern design. In this course you will learn some essential hand-embroidery stitches, working with stranded cotton – the perfect medium for many embroidery designs. The kit that accompanies the course includes all the materials you need to create the complete piece with Sonja, and along the way she will share her helpful tips and techniques that will ensure a professional finish to all your projects.

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