Thistle Threads Online University
Historically Inspired Needlework
Current Online Courses
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Rose Glove Scissors Case
This scissors case as a glove, is inspired by the multitude of 17th century sweet bags and cushions which use tent stitch to work a design and then a long gobelin stitch in gold or silver thread for the background, imparting a delicious shine.
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Tudor and Stuart Gold Master Class
Learn the interlacing, braid and needlelace stitches of the 17th century as worked with gold threads for spot samplers and scrolling vine patterns typical of the period on home items and fashion.
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Martha's Silk Satin Pincushion
Learn to work counted stitches on silk satin fabric
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2025 Historic Sampler Design Course
Teaching the fundamentals of designing samplers based on historical motifs
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$15.00Martha Edlin - Her Life and Embroidery
Mini-course with lectures on biography of Martha Edlin based on 3-years of research and her embroidery and what can be learned about schoolgirl education. Instructions for Martha's Rose and videos on handling filament silk included. 31 days access.
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2025 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.