A comprehensive workshop from Kathleen where she introduces the goldwork series.

Kathleen shows you how to create a delightful Bumblebee with texture in the body created from the purl and check wires, which she admits is a little fiddly, but very straightforward and worth taking a little time over.

Kathleen likes to have her work in a small hoop and also talks about beading needles. If you need a hoop or the beading needles - click here .

You get to use the couching method, that Kathleen talks in depth about in this video, to neaten off the body. Then you can give definition to the wings with simple long stitches.

Finally, Kathleen talks about using acrylic paint to quickly fill in the space for the head.

You can buy Kathleen's kits here.

Kathleen has written an excellent book called Golden Glamour. It is designed for those just starting out as well as those who are skilled in the craft. There is a small introduction on what materials to use and how to use them followed by 11 varied projects for you to embroider, and several designs for you to experiment on - - with your new-found skills. You can find more information about Golden Glamour by Kathleen Laurel Sage here.

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