Broad Plate goldwork embroidery - a video introduction.

[@kbaxterpackwood]

So happy I found your channel, I have a bunch of this broad plate I bought at an estate sale and never knew what to do with it, going to experiment with it now.

[@carolempluckrose4188]

So that's how it's done😄. Thank you for making the technique so clear. Maybe now I will try to use it.

[@Cynthiastitches]

Oh so shiny! Gorgeous material. Thank you for the tutorial. I love the acorn. I hope to see the tutorial for those, they are beautiful. You are so talented. Looking forward to what's next.

[@terribishop5313]

Your close up view is exceptional!!

[@julieottaway177]

I love your tutorials so much thank you x

[@kylaharwood2463]

Your acorn piece is beautiful! Would love to see a tutorial on how to make that. Thanks for the video, found it very interesting!

[@misseygallawan4662]

That is amazing! So beautiful. Thank you for sharing

[@gloamishvonsatyrburg4635]

I have learned so much from you...thank you!!!

[@globalhikingcr]

Thank you! Wasn’t aware of this method...

[@paulocanlapan3191]

Very difficult to find that threads here in the Philippines

[@radiaabassi7055]

Very nice good work thanks

[@Sarcasmhime]

I've noticed that some of the techniques for applying broad plate are similar with Native American porcupine quillwork. I wonder if there was any influence either way, or if they simply evolved independently as a logical way to apply a flattened and flexible material as surface embellishment.

[@SarahHomfrayEmbroidery]

I don't know anything about porcupine quill work but I guess it's likely that they developed independently from one another; the first gold used in embroidery over 1000 years ago was pieces beaten flat and stitched over!

[@kbaxterpackwood]

I noticed the same thing as I do quillwork!

[@sidramudasir8967]

What thing you use for securing the thread?

[@SarahHomfrayEmbroidery]

The thread is secured with a waste knot on top then two small stitches to hold it in place. I'm also using a laying tool (the gold pointed tool) to help me guide the thread into place called a mellor (available from our online shop here: www.sarahhomfray.com/myshop/prod_1947558-Goldwork-Mellor.html). Hope this answers your quesion

[@kathyplantz8832]

What kind of hoop are you using and where can I get one

[@SarahHomfrayEmbroidery]

I'm using a Versatile table clamp (two for the video to keep it still for the camera but you only need one) and the fabric is framed up on stretcher bar frames. All of these items are available from our mail order shop as well as over 500 other items so do check it out! We ship worldwide, just add the items to the basket and select your country form the drop down list to see postage costs. www.sarahhomfray.com/myshop/cat_264747-Embroidery-Equipment.html