{"product_id":"rsn-studio-pincushion-flower-and-dragonfly-goldwork-embroidery-kit","title":"RSN Studio: Pincushion Flower and Dragonfly Goldwork Embroidery Kit","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Royal School of Needlework Studio has launched six Goldwork Coronation Inspired Embroidery Kits. These new designs were produced by our expert RSN embroiderers who were instrumental in designing the Robe of Estate worn by Her Majesty Queen Camilla at the Coronation of His Majesty King Charles III on departure from Westminster Abbey.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cb\u003ePincushion Flower and Dragonfly \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cstrong style=\"font-size: 1rem;\"\u003eGoldwork Embroidery Kit\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLevel: Beginner\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eThis flower is very special to the RSN as it represents our link to Her Majesty and the continuing support she gives the charity. This design has a mix of gold threads used in both traditional and contemporary ways, giving a three-dimensional element. This kit has the extra flourish of ivory-coloured beads to add highlight to some of the flower tips The design is for beginners as well as those with experience in Goldwork.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMade in the RSN Studio, Hampton Court Palace, England\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKit Contents:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFabric: \u003c\/strong\u003ePurple velvet, Calico, Yellow felt\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNeedles: \u003c\/strong\u003eEmbroidery 10, 12, Chenille 20, 22, Curved needle\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThreads: \u003c\/strong\u003eGutermann 488, Gutermann 257, DMC Stranded 3821, DMC Diamant 3821\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMetal threads\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eGilt Grecian Cord\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eGilt Twist No 3\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eGilt Pearl Purl No 1\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eGilt Pearl Purl Super\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eGilt Pearl Purl Very Fine\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eGilt Bright Check Purl No 8\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eGilt Smooth Passing No 6\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNotions: \u003c\/strong\u003eGilt Spangles 2mm, Seed Beads, Beeswax\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNot suitable for children, kit contains sharp needles\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVelvet Fabric Dimensions: \u003c\/strong\u003e35x35cm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDesign Dimensions: \u003c\/strong\u003e20x13cm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMaterials needed to complete the Kit:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSlate Frame or Roller Frame\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSharp Scissors or goldwork scissors\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTweezers\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMellor (optional)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVelvet board (for intermediate and advanced)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGeneral fine pins\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe RSN Embroidery Studio team were honoured to work on nine pieces for the Coronation of Their Majesties King Charles III and Queen Camilla.  One of the Coronation pieces, designed and hand embroidered by the RSN, was the Robe of Estate of Her Majesty Queen Camilla who is patron of the RSN.  The Coronation Robe was made with a rich purple velvet and embroidered using the technique of Goldwork.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Queen's Robe of Estate was designed to represent Their Majesties love of nature and the environment.  There were a total of 24 plants featured on the Robe, all chosen for their personal associations, with wild flowers at the base of the robe, leading up to the four emblematic flowers of England, Ireland, Scotland and Wales.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFlowers included the Delphinium, one of The King's favourite flowers and the birth flower of July, the birth month of The Queen; the 'Alchemilla Mollis', known as \u003cstrong\u003eLady's Mantle\u003c\/strong\u003e, which symbolises love and comfort; \u003cstrong\u003eCornflowers\u003c\/strong\u003e, which help to attract and encourage wildlife such as bees and butterflies; \u003cstrong\u003eLily of the Valley\u003c\/strong\u003e, which featured in Her Majesty's wedding bouquet and was a favourite flower of Queen Elizabeth II; \u003cstrong\u003eMyrtle\u003c\/strong\u003e, which represents hope; and\u003cstrong\u003e Oak leaves\u003c\/strong\u003e which symbolise strength and longevity. \u003cstrong\u003eScabiosa\u003c\/strong\u003e, known as pincushion flowers, is also featured on the Robe, which is a reference to the Royal School of Needlework's connection with Her Majesty, and her dedicated support since she became Patron. For the first time, the Coronation Robe also featured insects including a bee, butterfly, snail and ladybird.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe kits have been worked onto purple cotton velvet using gold threads with each design having a flower and insect from the original design.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe six kits in the Coronation Inspired Collection  include:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLady's Mantle and Snail - Beginner\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePincushion Flower and Dragonfly - Beginner\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eForget-me-knot and Caterpillar - Intermediate\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCornflower Spray and Butterfly - Intermediate\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDandelion and Ladybird - Advanced\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDelphiniums and Bee - Advanced\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n","brand":"Royal School of Needlework","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":62930649481546,"sku":"187210rsn-pincushion","price":210.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1036\/4541\/3706\/files\/scabiosa-scaled_dbc28983-fa9e-4017-bfee-7b4b27437ead.jpg?v=1786879183","url":"https:\/\/rsn.org.uk\/products\/rsn-studio-pincushion-flower-and-dragonfly-goldwork-embroidery-kit","provider":"Royal School of Needlework","version":"1.0","type":"link"}