The Royal School Restores Needlepoint

The Royal School of Embroidery not only stitches brand new pieces of needle art, they do restoration, such as fixing the burnt area on this needlepoint stool.

https://royal-needlework.org.uk/studio-restoring-a-burnt-piece/

Instead of putting a patch behind the hole, they reweave the area, which is probably stronger in the long run for a family heirloom that is used.

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The BBC Discovers Needlepoint

The BBC has discovered that needlepoint is popular.

https://www.bbc.com/culture/article/20240613-the-aristocratic-craft-making-a-surprising-comeback

If you are curious about Hunt and Hope or just want to browse their already stitched pillows, luggage tags and stockings, here's their website.

https://www.huntandhope.com/

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Got $1350 for Class?

The Royal School of Needlework in England has a new class, "History of Embroidery," which sounds fascinating!  It isn't cheap but there are twelve lessons and it's fully digital.  If you are fascinated by the history of needlework, you might consider treating yourself.

https://royal-needlework.org.uk/courses/history-of-embroidery-course/

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