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Honesty Embroidery Kit
£68.50
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Description
This design was based on the beautiful architectural form of honesty seed pods. It is worked on a translucent base of ivory pure silk organza, the pods thereby appearing to be suspended in space, giving the work a fragile delicacy.
This is really a sampler, allowing you to explore many different techniques and materials as you work each pod. These include stitch methods from the fields of whitework, shadow work, metal thread work, crewel work and stumpwork. Papers and skeleton leaves are applied from behind the work as shadow appliqué. The addition of sequins, pearls and a tiny mother-of pearl button add life and sparkle.
This design is ideal for those with some embroidery experience wishing to explore new ideas.
The completed design measures approximately 13x13cm. A Box Frame is available in a choice of two finishes to display your finished work.
Your kit includes all the materials required to complete the design, presented in a hand-made calico tote bag with tag.
Additional information
| Weight | 180 g |
|---|---|
| Dimensions | 33 × 24 × 3 cm |
KIT CONTENTS - HONESTY
100% silk organza with design digitally printed
Range of stranded cotton and cotton perle embroidery threads
Pure silk gimps, made for Jenny in the UK
Heathway Milano superfine crewel wools
Wool flannel for appliqué
Printed mottled papers for appliqué
Metallic mesh ribbons
Silk wrapped metal purls, made for Jenny in the UK
Skeleton leaves
Pure silk floss threads
Nylon filament
Polyester sewing thread
Sequins, seed pearls, mother-of-pearl buttons
Mini beeswax form
All embroidery needles required in needlecase with wool flannel
Detailed fully-illustrated instruction manual
EXTRA REQUIREMENTS
To complete this kit, you will require the following equipment which can be purchased in the webshop by following the links below:
PLEASE NOTE that those items marked * are ESSENTIAL, whereas the other items are helpful but NOT essential:
- * 8” bound embroidery hoop for constructing the piece
- *A suitable stand to support your hoop, allowing both hands to be free for working (floor stand/seat stand/table clamp)
- Curved tip scissors
- *A fine beading awl for making tiny holes
- *Stiletto for making eyelets
- A mellor or aficot for guiding metal threads into place and laying threads smoothly
- A velvet-lined tray to hold beads or metal threads (small or large)
- Thimble if you like to use one
- Tweezers
- A plain coloured cloth to place over your knees during work to enable you to see the design lines more easily
KIT FAQs
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
WHAT DOES MY KIT INCLUDE?
Your kit includes all the fabric, threads and needles required to complete the design, together with a highly comprehensive illustrated instruction manual, written and drawn by Jenny. All threads are carefully packaged and labelled to denote where they are to be used in the design. We suggest you have a look through all the components to familiarise yourself with the complete kit before starting work. Where relevant, kits also include the materials required to construct the completed embroidery.
WILL I NEED ANYTHING ELSE TO ENABLE ME TO COMPLETE MY KIT?
Yes, but only basic embroidery equipment. A list of the items required can be found in the front of your instruction manual. All items can be purchased from our website. If you have any queries about equipment, please feel free to contact us for advice.
HOW MUCH EXPERIENCE DO I NEED TO BE ABLE TO COMPLETE THE KIT?
Most of our kits are designed for embroiderers with some experience, but the instruction manuals are extremely comprehensive and will teach you all you need to know.
If you have any difficulties, or need advice on the difficulty level of a certain kit, you are welcome to contact us.
I FIND TRANSFERRING DESIGNS ON TO FABRIC DIFFICULT
Don’t worry, the designs are all pre-printed for you!
CAN I POST IMAGES OF MY KIT/WORK ON MY BLOG/SOCIAL MEDIA/WEBSITE?
We will be delighted if you wish to show images of this project on your blog/social media/website, as this often inspires others to have a go! However, as a courtesy, please do let me know if you plan to do this, and be aware that blogging of techniques, step-by-step or close-up images, either of the project in progress, the instructions, and the kit contents, is an infringement of copyright. Please always credit the design source and always include Jenny’s website and contact details so that those reading your blog can get in touch. Please highlight any infringements of this copyright which you observe from others.
I AM STRUGGLING WITH A SECTION OF THE DESIGN
One of the most important aspects of buying a kit from us is that you have direct contact to Jenny by email and she will be happy to assist you and provide advice. We cannot always answer within the hour but we will get back to you as soon as possible. If you are really struggling and need more help, we can arrange a lesson for you or to complete the section for you.
I AM MISSING A COMPONENT IN MY KIT OR HAVE RUN OUT OF A THREAD
We do our absolute best to ensure these situations don’t occur, but your kit is made by humans rather than machines and we do occasionally have a senior moment! Please feel free to let us know and we will be happy to supply more.
I AM NOT HAPPY WITH MY WORK AND WOULD LIKE TO RE-WORK
We totally understand this – most embroiderers incline to perfectionism! While we sadly can’t provide more materials for free, please just let us know what you require and we will be very happy to supply more.
MY DOG/HUSBAND/HOOVER/SOFA/CAT/GOLDFISH ATE MY THREAD!
It happens! Not a problem. Just let us know what you need
and whilst we can’t send these for free, we are more than
happy to supply more.
MY THREAD IS DIFFERENT TO THAT IN THE PHOTOGRAPH OF THE DESIGN
Thread colours may vary somewhat due to dyeing processes and can appear different in reality due to photographic distortion. Due to limitations posed by suppliers, we also reserve the right to substitute project materials with suitable alternatives to those illustrated if absolutely necessary.
HOW CAN I FIND OUT ABOUT NEW DESIGNS?
Please go to Jenny’s website where you can join the mailing list to find out about all new releases. We promise only to send you relevant embroidery-related news and not to pass your details to third parties.
CAN I SUBMIT MY WORK TO A CRAFT SHOW OR COMPETITION?
We are delighted if you have enjoyed working the project and would like to submit your piece to a craft/country show competition etc. Please do let Jenny know if you are doing this as she would love to hear how you get on. Please always credit the design source and always include Jenny’s website and contact details so that people viewing the piece can get in touch.
CAN I TEACH THE DESIGN TO OTHERS?
If you have enjoyed working the project yourself and would like to share this with friends or wish to work the design with your students, you are welcome to contact Jenny for more kits. The kit and accompanying instructions must otherwise not be copied, reproduced or taught in any form without prior permission. This will otherwise infringe copyright. Multiple kit orders are welcome and can be supplied on a wholesale basis by arrangement. Please contact Jenny for more details.
I WOULD LIKE HELP WITH THE CONSTRUCTION OR DISPLAY OF MY FINISHED WORK
Excellent news. We hope you have enjoyed the journey and are delighted with the finished result! If you would like help with mounting or finishing the design, please feel free to get in touch. If you would like to order a frame, box or similar for displaying the finished piece, please visit the webshop.
jeanette sclar (verified owner) –
It is fall of 2021 as I write and you will all know how difficult it has been to order and receive materials. Jenny’s kits and materials reached me in the USA in record time, delivery by DHL faster than I could have received it if it had been shipped from somewhere in the USA!
Opening the box was a party! It is filled with the most magical and exquisite assortment of materials! A fantastic instruction book is enclosed and I can hardly wait to start it!
Jenny-Adin-Christie –
Hello Jeanette
Thak you so much for taking the time to leave such lovely feedback and I am delighted to hear that you are pleased with your parcel and the speedy delivery xx