Thistle Threads Online University
Historically Inspired Needlework
Current Online Courses
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FreeChristmas Garland 2024
The 2024 Christmas ornament featuring sampler stitches and a special type of gold trim called gilt mignardise as well as a special die stamped gilt spangle as topper on the tree. Spangles and trim available in Thistle Threads shop
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2024 Four Seasons Double Casket Project Course
A stumpwork casket design for three casket sizes. Being run as a stitch along for those who own a casket and a small number of new double casket students
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Cabinet of Curiosities 2024
The Cabinet of Curiosities is a comprehensive online course about the history and design of embroidered cabinets of the 17th century
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Silk Lacet Floral Bouquets
This 3-month course will show the basics of forming petals, leaves and berries from silk braids and then assembling them into stand alone stems or little bouquets.
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2024 Silk Purl Flower Baskets
This 3-month course has two 5" x 5" flower basket projects that can either be hung together or used to line the inside doors of a double casket/flat casket with doors.
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2024 17th Century Whitework Sampler
This 18-month course is going to take a very deep dive into the whitework/cutwork found on English band samplers of the 17th century.
Enrollment and Pricing
Course Details and Pricing on Shop Website
My courses use unique specially made threads, frames, linens and boxes that are limited in nature. Visit my shop website to see many more details about availability of courses, detailed information about kits, and detailed pricing options. Monthly subscriptions are available for most courses to make them more affordable.