{"product_id":"silk-shading-hedgehog-by-helen-richman","title":"Silk Shading Hedgehog by Helen Richman","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBACK IN STOCK\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLearn the beautiful embroidery technique of silk shading to create this charming hedgehog design designed and produced by RSN trains embroiderer and Tutor Helen Richman. Stranded  cotton threads are used to delicately blend between colours and to build up the texture of fur and spines.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSilk Shading refers to the hand embroidery technique which uses a variety of long and short stitches and colour blending in stranded cotton or silk threads. Often referred to as painting with a needle, this technique can be used to create realistic texture, shading and enables the embroiderer to create designs which have a life-like quality.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis simple design will introduce you to split stitch, satin stitch and long and short stitch, all of which are essential when creating a piece of silk shading.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis kit includes all of the threads, fabrics and needles required to complete this beautiful hand embroidery design and the clear instruction booklet with step by step photographs will guide you easily through your project.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe olive green background fabric is provided with the design already transferred on for you.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMaterials included in the kit: olive green cotton fabric, calico fabric, DMC stranded cotton threads and size 10 embroidery needles.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDifficulty level: intermediate\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDesign dimensions: 6.5cm x 4.5cm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAdditional equipment required: 6 inch ring frame and embroidery scissors.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 1rem;\"\u003eNot suitable for children, kit contains sharp needles\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n","brand":"Royal School of Needlework","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":62930629493066,"sku":"0345600005","price":30.5,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1036\/4541\/3706\/files\/98D04B7F-C103-44BA-BB72-886BA8289C41-scaled_cd840ed5-975c-48f1-9eda-f706e2643567.jpg?v=1786896522","url":"https:\/\/rsn.org.uk\/products\/silk-shading-hedgehog-by-helen-richman","provider":"Royal School of Needlework","version":"1.0","type":"link"}