Goldwork embroidery is much like any other hobby. It’s begins as an interest and is fun to do, and, like all hobbies it will give you a real sense of achievement and pride when you’ve managed to create your very first heirloom.  If there is a difference with this hobby it’s that once you get bitten by the goldwork bug, you’ll quickly get overtaken by it. You’ll want to carry on creating wonderful decorative pieces and will want to share your passion and enthusiasm with others. So, what’s the best way to start with metal thread embroidery? If you’re as complete novice, then as mentioned last week, the best option is probably to start with a beginner’s kit: this will help you learn all the basic skills of the craft and help you progress on to bigger, better and more challenging pieces. If, on the other hand, you already know a little about the art of embroidery, your best option is to probably start your goldwork career with one of our ideal goldwork kits.
   
Golden Hinde stocks 6 ideal goldwork kits. They are meant for beginners, but are still sufficiently challenging for those artists who understand some of the basics of the embroidery craft. We stock a complete range of kits:  ballerina, heron, yacht, fairy Annabel, fairy Isobel and dragonfly. All of these kits come complete with all the materials you will need to produce stunning 20 x 26 centimetre pieces of metal thread embroidery work. The kits include the fabrics, wires, threads, instructions and the design pattern. If you’d like a closer look at our ideal goldwork kits, then why not have a look at them on our online shop. They are truly stunning, and we think you’ll really appreciate the intricacy of the designs.

As with all hobbies, the key to success is patience. Don’t be put off or become dispirited because you think you won’t be able to manage to create the type of piece you’ve dreamt about. With time you’ll quickly master the necessary skills, and will look back in the months to come and wonder why you ever doubted your capabilities. Everyone is capable of producing beautiful pieces of goldwork embroidery, if they apply themselves.