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This site is dedicated to Needle lace, Stumpwork (also known as Raised Embroidery), Samplers, Counted Thread and Embroidery kits by Doreen Holmes.

You can sign up here for one of Doreen's acclaimed residential courses,
based in her beautiful Somerset farmhouse or take one of her online classes in stumpwork, needlelace and embroidery, from the comfort of your own home.

You can also purchase one of Doreen's books or kits - these include modern and reproduction samplers, counted thread, cross stitch, stumpwork (Raised Embroidery) and Needlelace kits produced under Doreen's own label - 'Leisure Needle' and the best-selling range of Stumpwork and Embroidery that Doreen designed for Pearsall's Embroidery - now owned by John and Carol of Langley Threads, in Cardiff.

Below is a gallery of Doreen's work - roll over the small picture to see a larger image:
work by doreen holmes anemones point de gaz hummingbird
angel violas new york
nasturtium jewellery flower
farrier stumpwork nasturtium
butterfly ladybird peacock
dragonfly st basils white flowers
jewellery sampler     tower bridge
needlelace little thatch Fuchsia
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Weekly Embroidery Class

Held in Taunton in the Tangier Scout and Guide building. 

Every Thursday 10.00 to 12.30.  Block of 5 sessions £50.00 with an optional full day on the middle session.

Students are working on a project of their own with help from me.........Samplers using a selection of stitches, Cross stitch, Embroidery, Stumpwork, Needlelace, Crewel work, Blackwork or Counted Thread.  

We also have special projects,but it would be your choice whether to work on it or to continue with your own project.  In the past we have compiled a Stitch Dictionary so that would be an option for any new students.

This class is open to complete beginners or those who want to extend their skills.

It is an extremely friendly class and any new members are always given a warm welcome.

If you would like more information please contact Doreen on  01984 641006 or e mail me

Doreen@needlelace.com

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You can buy copies of Exquisite Schwalm by Barbara Kershaw, from our bookshop page.

To see this month's featured embroidery stitch, and sign up for our monthly update, go to thestitch of the month page

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