Maire Curtis Lakeland Studio

A sweet little semi circular bee and sunflower mobile kit. Hone your felt embroidery skills with this lovely wool mix felt mobile to celebrate the wonderful honey bee. The semi-circular style allows the mobile to be easily hung from window rails or poles or even against a wall. A great option for those who do not wish to put screw in the ceiling. Everything you need to create the mobile is included, all you need to provide is a pair of thread scissors and some strong fabric glue. (We use...

Our comprehensive Essential Blackwork embroidery distance learning masterclass is suitable for complete beginners and those who want to refresh their knowledge. Distance learning allows you to study in the comfort of your own home, at your own pace. Blackwork embroidery became popular in Tudor and Elizabethan times but has grown to become a wonderful way to create stunning embroidered art with very few supplies. Contrary to what the name suggests, Blackwork does not have to be stitched with black threads. It is a great way to fill in large areas...

Our essential goldwork embroidery course can be studied via distance learning at your own pace. This course is a great way to explore the wonderful art of goldwork embroidery and is suitable for complete beginners. You will learn about appropriate fabrics, how to transfer your design and frame up your piece ready for sewing. Learn all the essential Goldwork techniques for application of unique threads. Discover how to use felt padding and apply metallic leather/fabric. (Vegans will be pleased to know that we use a lovely soft faux leather). Discover...

Learn how to make your own lovely Scandinavian Christmas Gnomes. Everything you need apart from scissors and fabric adhesive will be in the box. You need basic sewing and embroidery skills: Split stitch, Blanket stitch and Back stitch. We use British wool felts and fleeces. Man made materials are used in the stuffing and some of the trims. Kit contains all materials, pre felted and beaded components and instructions. We can change colours of felt to your requirements. Mr Nisse features a beaded snowflake and needle felted mistletoe embellishment Mrs...

Study our Introduction to Embroidery masterclass at your own pace via distance learning. Our Introduction to Embroidery masterclass is a great way to explore this wonderful art for complete beginners. You will learn about appropriate fabrics, how to transfer your design and frame up your piece ready for sewing. Learn the professional way to execute a range of essential stitches which will give you a good foundation for most techniques and allow you to create pieces on your own. Discover the difference between the many types of embroidery thread available...

A lovely little blackwork seahorse surveys his world from a shadow of cross stitch coral both worked in DMC Colour Variations threads. Second in our series of marine designs which we have created for blackwork and cross stitch. Blackwork is very similar to cross stitch but works much faster due to the stitches covering a larger area. This piece could easily be completed in a weekend. With concise instructions, this kit makes a mini course in its own right. The seahorse is completed using a blackwork filling stitch design in...

Four blackwork cameos in one kit, each one adapted to reflect the four seasons in design and choice of amazing hand dyed Stef Francis fine perle embroidery threads. Simple back stitch is all that is required to complete this project and we have supplied the fabric as one piece so that you can stitch them as in the image or use your creative skills and create your own layout. Our spring design features flowers in shades of pink and purple combined with the juicy green of early spring leaves. In...

Our sparkling felt stars project pack has everything you need to create four ivory felt hanging decorations with a sparkling hand embroidered “wire wrap” design. All you need to do is choose the designs and embroider each star with a simple split stitch. This is a great project for those new to embroidering on felt using specific techniques to create a design without marking the image on the fabric. Once embroidered, the pieces are put together with the wadding and sewn using a small blanket stitch. These delightful little stars...

This lovely little counted blackwork piece was created in our studio as a border design and we are now offering this as a kit featuring stunning Stef Francis hand dyed embroidery threads. Simple back stitch is all that is required to complete this small piece and they have been very popular with people who have taken our Essential Blackwork course. Blackwork is very therapeutic and meditative to stitch and the wonderful embroidery threads lend themselves perfectly to this piece. The kit comes complete with concise instructions and is a mini...

Designed for the Craft Sanctuary retreat in February 2017, this sparkling dragonfly with iridescent lacy wings was an instant hit. Everything you need to complete this design (apart from the hoop) is in the pack and you can choose either a navy blue or burgundy duchess satin. The design is hand drawn onto the fabric so you can begin embroidering straight away. Traditional goldwork threads and wires are accompanied by stunning modern metallics, beads and sequins. All presented in a resealable bag which you can use to keep your work...

Designed for the Craft Sanctuary retreat in February 2017, this sparkling dragonfly with iridescent lacy wings was an instant hit. Everything you need to complete this design (apart from the hoop) is in the pack and you can choose either a navy blue or burgundy duchess satin. The design is hand drawn onto the fabric so you can begin embroidering straight away. Traditional goldwork threads and wires are accompanied by stunning modern metallics, beads and sequins. All presented in a resealable bag which you can use to keep your work...

This counted blackwork Under the Sea embroidery kit features some lovely DMC Colour Variations threads and just a hint of gold. A great introduction to blackwork embroidery complete with chart and full instructions, it forms a mini course in its own right. This is the first in a series of marine designs which we have created for blackwork and cross stitch. Blackwork is very similar to cross stitch but works much faster due to the stitches covering a larger area. This piece could easily be completed in a weekend. Each...