Thistle Threads Online University
Historically Inspired Needlework
Current Online Courses
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Harmony with Nature Casket
Work an embroidered cabinet based on the 17th century models in a mixture of couching of unusual silk threads and stumpwork relief. The course teaches all the advanced stitches and provides over 900 pages of instruction. All materials provided.
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2018 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.
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Stuart Silk Purl Flower
3-month project class which is an exploration of silk wrapped purl techniques in a Stuart Era flower design. Outlined in a gold twist, the silk wrapped purls are cut and applied in highly textural techniques and surrounded by spangles.
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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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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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Five Senses Double Casket
Work a double casket with a tent stitch design in soie paris based on a 17th century design
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.