This kit is designed to be worked with the instructions contained in Japanese Motifs in Stumpwork & Goldwork (Page 64)
This Japanese Family crest, featuring three butterflies, has been worked entirely with gold metallic threads, gold kid and beads, using traditional goldwork techniques. Three is considered to be a lucky number in Japan – it represents mind, body and spirit, as well as
past, present and future. The finished piece would look stunning as a brooch, especially if worked on a dark background.
This goldwork embroidery kit contains all materials required to work this project.
Kit Contents
- Ivory Duchess satin or Vintage kimono silk, calico, tracing paper, felt, fusible web, gold kid leather, beads and spangles.
- Threads – Benton & Johnson metal threads, whole reel polyester thread, nylon, silk and metallic threads.
Equipment Required
- 8 inch or 9 inch embroidery hoop, slate frame or stretcher bars
- Needles:
- Crewel/Embroidery size 10
- Milliners/straw sizes 5 and 9 or 10
- Chenille size 18
- Small sharp-pointed embroidery scissors and paper scissors
- Small sharp-pointed scissors for cutting metal thread
- Fine blunt-nosed tweezers
- Mellor or small metal nailfile
- Cutting board (small square of cardboard covered with velveteen)
- Beeswax
