In this class the student will cover many techniques of surface embroidery. Appliqué is a technique used to add large areas of bold colour, while different surface stitches and gold threads will be couched down to cover raw edges. The main elements ...see moreof the feathers will be stitched using applied silk fabric, metallic tissue and leather kid. Gold and silk threads will be used for the finer details of the feathers. Couched metal threads in antique gold tones and a combination of crystals and beads will add sparkle and texture to the design. see less