Metal embroidery

The Curated Object: A Critical Educational Resource and Decorative Arts & Design Exhibition Guide

Laura Baverstock

I worked this piece a couple of years ago, but as yet, I have not really published any images of it, only a glimpse! This is only part of the whole piece, based on couching and line. My aim was to experiment with couching and work with straight lines, stepped lines, curves, spirals, zig-zags, etc. I also decided to work the piece in black and gold threads, including tarnished threads, as I love the depth of colour they produced. The threads include - Passing thread, Pearl purl intact and…

At school Hanny Newton focused on her academic subjects, not realising that embroidery could be a career option. But after a few false starts, and gaining

Goldwork snake hand embroidery on velvet jacket featuring metallic leather, foiled leather and vintage rhinestones.