I enjoyed your 'ChitChat1' recently and really enjoyed watching this today (as I ironed the clothes we wore on holiday to the Northumbrian coast last week!). Despite not using the log burner in the cottage everything smelt of smoke so I refused to unpack my stitching! Thus I needed to make up for withdrawal!! Thanks Sarah. Having done very little Goldwork I found the work you put into your piece was awesome with such deserved results. I'm still at the struggling to control it stage🙂.
It’s amazing all you have done! Your work seems so brilliant and beautiful. I’m happy to hear you received an award…that must have felt so nice to be recognized for all your intricate work. One day I will do gold work for a gift I think 🤔🙏🏽🙋🏻♀️👍🏽Mia
Thank you for the link to the Coronation robes. I can't believe how long it took the embroideresses. I really enjoyed this video & seeing your own apprenticeship pieces.
That's fascinating Sarah. I truly enjoyed learning about all the different gold work techniques used as well as seeing how ones such as long and short stitch all combine to make such an amazing piece of work. What happened to Mr Ginger Cat and Miss Pinky? Out mouse hunting maybe. Tabitha brought a shrew home yesterday, thankfully only a little soggy but no damage otherwise. I put it where she couldn't find it again and it scampered off.
Hello! I hope you had a wonderful day. I just got to sit down with my hand quilting and watch your video. I always learn something new from you so thank you very much for that. I hope you have a lovely week ahead. Thank you for posting this video and sharing your time and talent.
Thank you so much Sarah I thoroughly enjoyed that, such a really beautiful, elegant piece of work, very deserving of winning that prize!, the Tudor rose is just superb as well, and totally thrilled to bits to be able to have a go at the version you have done for us too even though I am scared to death of working on the velvet!, but as usual you have inspired me to give it a go, perfect thank you x
@@SarahHomfrayEmbroidery Thanks Sarah, yes I know, but you always make me feel I "can" do things, so wanted to see if I could do it "properly", and then having got completely carried away realised I haven't got a clue how to actually handle stitching on the velvet at all!. So any video on the subject would be just brilliant, thanks xx
What a privilege to see your beautifu work up close and to hear you speak about all of the background research that went into your design. Having your walk us through all of the treads and techniques that you used, and the challenges involved, is the icing on the cake. I really appreciate your sharing your brief with us; it affords a glimpse into the rigors of training with the RSN. I'm curious, now, to learn whether you've subsequently stitched on silk velvet. It would be fascinating to see a piece worked in cotton velvet side-by-side with a piece stitched on silk velvet. Congratulations on your well-deserved award, and thank you for sharing this with us. I hope you enjoyed your Queen's Platinum Jubiee celebrations! 🙂👑
Both pieces are outstandingly beautiful! The Tudor Rose, all the work changing colors and threads. I understand the complexity and hours needed to complete both. Admire all your work.
I think the tarnish looks purposeful right now, it's so balanced. When I get around to making my Goldhaube I think I might use real gold as an accent just for the colour it'll eventually turn.
The piece of coronation goldwork is stunning. I was wondering, if possible, could you please show how to open, use and store golden japanese thread. I've purchased some and don't know how to start using it, without getting it all tangled up. Thank you
Amazing work from start to stop. You certainly are skilled. Can’t see me ever doing gold work but who knows. The tarnishing was really meant to be I feel, it looks like it was planned.😊
As someone who sews, I can confirm that silk velvet is impossible to work with! It's so pretty, and I do think it's worth it afterward, but while you're working on it, you're constantly asking yourself why. Why on earth do I hate myself so much? Though for those who do want to sew silk velvet, OI recommend sewing by hand. And buying a velvet pressing board.
That is stunning work that you've done, as always. I can only imagine the intensity of your studies at RSN. And thank you for providing the link to the images of her coronation and such as well. I do have one little problem though. I'm looking for the wheat ear design and not seeing it in your free stuff. Any guidance you could provide would be greatly appreciated
So lovely! For the curved pearl purl in the topmost piece, how did you get it to stay down while going around the corner? Did you couch it down at all or just rely on it to “stay” once you placed it without additional help?
What a piece of mastery that is! And, I imagine a work of great patience and perseverance! Stunning! It does make me a bit sad knowing that the nature of goldwork is the tarnishing. What a shame that is. Does that mean historical pieces have all likely tarnished as well? I loved seeing this and learning all the details. Thank you!
Congratulations on the award xx
I enjoyed your 'ChitChat1' recently and really enjoyed watching this today (as I ironed the clothes we wore on holiday to the Northumbrian coast last week!). Despite not using the log burner in the cottage everything smelt of smoke so I refused to unpack my stitching! Thus I needed to make up for withdrawal!! Thanks Sarah. Having done very little Goldwork I found the work you put into your piece was awesome with such deserved results. I'm still at the struggling to control it stage🙂.
Gosh, yes you don't want your embroidery smelling of smoke!
It’s amazing all you have done! Your work seems so brilliant and beautiful. I’m happy to hear you received an award…that must have felt so nice to be recognized for all your intricate work. One day I will do gold work for a gift I think 🤔🙏🏽🙋🏻♀️👍🏽Mia
Thank you Maria!
Thank you for the link to the Coronation robes. I can't believe how long it took the embroideresses. I really enjoyed this video & seeing your own apprenticeship pieces.
Thank you for link to the robes very interesting xx
Fantastic design and work
80 hours! My, my! I am wondering what your setup (ergonomically) was like for that many hours. I too, think the tarnished bits create interest.
We did the work on large slate frames Kay and our classroom was on the top floor so the exercise up and down the stairs was good!
A pinnacle piece of craftswomenship! Absolutely stunning!
Wow! That piece is incredible! Sarah, you are so very talented. It’s heartening to learn you’ve had a few struggles along the way.
Stunning work Sarah, what intricacy and patience were involved, you certainly deserved your award for this! Really beautiful x
Thank you Christine!
You very much deserved the award 👏 👍
Beautiful work well done 👏 💟 I also love how you share what you have done on your course which sounds very very good!
That's fascinating Sarah. I truly enjoyed learning about all the different gold work techniques used as well as seeing how ones such as long and short stitch all combine to make such an amazing piece of work.
What happened to Mr Ginger Cat and Miss Pinky? Out mouse hunting maybe. Tabitha brought a shrew home yesterday, thankfully only a little soggy but no damage otherwise. I put it where she couldn't find it again and it scampered off.
Just a spectacular example of what it means to master one's craft. BRAVO!
Hello! I hope you had a wonderful day. I just got to sit down with my hand quilting and watch your video. I always learn something new from you so thank you very much for that. I hope you have a lovely week ahead. Thank you for posting this video and sharing your time and talent.
You are so welcome!
Beautiful work Sarah. Well done.
Stunning Sarah, and thank you for your generosity in sharing.... we are the winners👏👏💜
Thank you so much Sarah I thoroughly enjoyed that, such a really beautiful, elegant piece of work, very deserving of winning that prize!, the Tudor rose is just superb as well, and totally thrilled to bits to be able to have a go at the version you have done for us too even though I am scared to death of working on the velvet!, but as usual you have inspired me to give it a go, perfect thank you x
You dont' have to do it on velvet Rebecca! I might do a video on how to work on velvet actually...
@@SarahHomfrayEmbroidery Thanks Sarah, yes I know, but you always make me feel I "can" do things, so wanted to see if I could do it "properly", and then having got completely carried away realised I haven't got a clue how to actually handle stitching on the velvet at all!. So any video on the subject would be just brilliant, thanks xx
It is a very beautiful piece, so is the flower you showed.
What a lovely piece of work Sarah ,credit to you 🤗
Stunning 😮❤
I am loving trying to learn gold work I have a big dream to one day be able to do such beautiful work Your lessons are brilliant thank you x
Stunning!
What a privilege to see your beautifu work up close and to hear you speak about all of the background research that went into your design. Having your walk us through all of the treads and techniques that you used, and the challenges involved, is the icing on the cake. I really appreciate your sharing your brief with us; it affords a glimpse into the rigors of training with the RSN. I'm curious, now, to learn whether you've subsequently stitched on silk velvet. It would be fascinating to see a piece worked in cotton velvet side-by-side with a piece stitched on silk velvet. Congratulations on your well-deserved award, and thank you for sharing this with us. I hope you enjoyed your Queen's Platinum Jubiee celebrations! 🙂👑
I've never stitched on any velvet since Fiber Jazz!
AWESOME !!! Did you manage to take pictures of the two pieces over time ? Thanks for sharing and the free pattern 😘🥰🤩
I might have a few really bad ones taken on one of those old fashioned cameras!
That is beautiful work! Thanks for the link to the Coronation Robe. It's exquisite. Peace and plenty. Words to live by :)
Both pieces are outstandingly beautiful! The Tudor Rose, all the work changing colors and threads. I understand the complexity and hours needed to complete both. Admire all your work.
Thank you Susan!
So beautiful. I enjoyed the discussion on how you used the various threads and different techniques.
Wow! Incredible skill you have! I agree with you that the patterns revealed by the tarnishing has actually enhanced the work by bringing out details.
Thank goodness I counted the gaps properly!
Absolutely breathtaking! Thank you for walking us through that and for the images and pdf!
Keenan
Wow, such an amazing piece of goldwork
I think the tarnish looks purposeful right now, it's so balanced. When I get around to making my Goldhaube I think I might use real gold as an accent just for the colour it'll eventually turn.
The metals in this piece all had real gold in them and some have tarnished and some haven't so you might want to test them first Cheryl!
The piece of coronation goldwork is stunning. I was wondering, if possible, could you please show how to open, use and store golden japanese thread. I've purchased some and don't know how to start using it, without getting it all tangled up. Thank you
beautiful work.
Amazing work from start to stop. You certainly are skilled. Can’t see me ever doing gold work but who knows. The tarnishing was really meant to be I feel, it looks like it was planned.😊
As someone who sews, I can confirm that silk velvet is impossible to work with! It's so pretty, and I do think it's worth it afterward, but while you're working on it, you're constantly asking yourself why. Why on earth do I hate myself so much? Though for those who do want to sew silk velvet, OI recommend sewing by hand. And buying a velvet pressing board.
Wow!!
That is stunning work that you've done, as always. I can only imagine the intensity of your studies at RSN. And thank you for providing the link to the images of her coronation and such as well.
I do have one little problem though. I'm looking for the wheat ear design and not seeing it in your free stuff. Any guidance you could provide would be greatly appreciated
Hello Susan, the 'Free Stuff' page is now working for you. Jonathan.
www.sarahhomfray.com/free-stuff.html
So lovely! For the curved pearl purl in the topmost piece, how did you get it to stay down while going around the corner? Did you couch it down at all or just rely on it to “stay” once you placed it without additional help?
It just stays there Jill, it's all about getting it the right length!
What a piece of mastery that is! And, I imagine a work of great patience and perseverance! Stunning! It does make me a bit sad knowing that the nature of goldwork is the tarnishing. What a shame that is. Does that mean historical pieces have all likely tarnished as well? I loved seeing this and learning all the details. Thank you!
Yes historical pieces all tarnish too! It's part of the technique so It's ok!
Hi Sarah, I can’t find the Wheatear design on the freebies ?
I've fixed the link and it's working now Brenda!
@@SarahHomfrayEmbroidery many thanks.
Beautiful work Sarah. How long ago did you make it?
84 and a half hours Rosemary!
@@SarahHomfrayEmbroidery I meant when did you make it. 🙂
Just beautiful! Are those french knots on the thistle? Are french knots difficult in gold work?
They are called chips Peggy. Check out my video on French knots though, you can do them in smooth purl!
Sara, I just checked the "Free Stuff" and I can't seem to find the pattern. Am I looking in the wrong place?
Hello Julie, the 'Free Stuff' page is now working for you. Jonathan.
www.sarahhomfray.com/free-stuff.html
@@SarahHomfrayEmbroidery Thank you Jonathan.