Experimental Gold Leaves 3 ways- Goldwork Hand Embroidery Leaves Series

It’s all very well wanting to learn to do something the right way. But sometime when you have an idea, you’ve just got to go with it and see where it takes you. Well that’s what this video is all about as I continue with my new goldwork leaves project where I am trying out different goldwork techniques that I’ve heard about but haven’t put into practise. However, as I go through the techniques I know I should try, I also have ideas that don’t appear in my book. Things I’ve touched on before and want to explore more, finishes others have achieved or just a gold coloured materials that I like a little too much. This video shares 3 leaves which are more of an experimental variety, not quite conforming to a particular area of goldwork for exploration but fun all the same: Gold Tubular Knit Mesh with Essing and ’Spangles- 00:15 Maderia Thread Couched Satin Stitch with Pearle Purl Edge- 05:40 Chain Stitch Purl with Looped Fill- 08:39 I hope you enjoy my little stitching adventures, let me know if you want to tr