laurelin77

Another exciting piece of news I forgot to share - what with all the work I'm putting into it right now - I have been commissioned by the Royal School of Needlework to write the Essential Stitch Guide to Whitework, due to be published next year.  It will contain the different types of whitework embroidery with detailed instructions, as well as guidance on design and how to combine the techniques.Work progresses, with many many samples to stitch!  I am enjoying it immensely and I hope readers will too!It will be part of a series of books - Blackwork, Crewel Work, Silk Shading and Stumpwork are already published by Search Press.Lizzy x

I just realised I haven't mentioned my exciting news: I worked on Kate Middleton's beautiful gown for her wedding to Prince William!I spent some time as part of the team at the Royal School of Needlework, working on the massive number of lace motifs used to decorate the dress, veil and shoes.  I feel very privileged to have been involved even for a little while with the stunning work they created.  I expect 99.9% of you have already been exposed to it, but if not just google Kate Middleton/Duchess of Cambridge and you'll find as many images as you could wish for.Lizzy xPS. I seem to have been away from dA for a long time working on my webs...

After months of having to largely ignore the development of my website, what with exhibitions taking over my life, I have finally got the e-commerce parts of my site up and running! Hopefully they will run successfully with no hiccups... if anyone would care to check it out it is www.laurelin.co.ukOf course the site is still growing all the time but it is really satisfying to finally have that working.  It has a lot more of my kits and recent work than you can see here, and the gallery should be playing a bigger role quite soon.I'm currently working on new kits for classes at the Royal School of Needlework beginning Jan '11 and preparing f...