Thistle Threads Online University
Historically Inspired Needlework
Current Online Courses
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Stumpwork - Cabinet of Curiosities
The Stumpwork course is a comprehensive online course about the stitches, history and use of stumpwork of the 17th century. 20 needlelace stitches are taught as well as how to make figures, trees, flowers and animals
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Cabinet of Curiosities 2023
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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2023 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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2023 Five Senses Double Casket
Work a double casket with a tent stitch design in soie paris based on a 17th century design
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2023 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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2023 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
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.