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USEFUL LINKS
RSN Trained
Tracy A. Franklin
www.tracyafranklin.com

Tracy A. Franklin is a
freelance Specialist Traditional Embroiderer, working and living in
County Durham. She teaches all aspects of traditional embroidery
nationwide including gold work.
She sells specialist
threads, is the author of ‘New Ideas in Goldwork’ published by BT
Batsford Ltd, and works on commissions for private customers, magazines
and other publications.
Tracy teac hes the Northeast
version of the Royal School of Needlework certificated course from Coats
Crafts UK, Darlington and has started a second course in Durham City
from her studio in Fowlers Yard, Back Silver Street. Her studio is
open to the general public where she generally works and runs other
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Guilds
Embroiderers
Guild
www.embroiderersguild.com
Founded in 1906, the
Embroiderers ' Guild was created to represent the interests of contemporary
creative embroiderers. This self-funding educational charity and
registered museum hosts a textile collection of more than 11,000 items,
promotes
embroidery and provides access to its resources and skills for the benefit
of the community, through its 236 Branches with membership open to all.
Cross
Stitch Guild
www.thecrossstitchguild.com
Magazines
Classic
Stitches Magazine
www.classicstitches.com
Classic
Stitches Magazine’s web site that has everything a stitcher could want!
There is a huge range of free charts for you to download, a library of
illustrated stitches, know how guides, features, competitions and a
comprehensive shop for all your stitching needs.
In addition, a new
selection of online classes is now available, offering the chance to
learn a new technique and stitch beautiful projects from the comfort of
your own home.
Selvedge: The Fabric
of Your Life
www.selvedge.org
Bi monthly publication covering textiles
in fine art, fashion, interiors, travel and shopping.
Tel: 020 8341 9721
Shops
HobbyCraft
www.hobbycraft.co.uk
Visit us
for activities, ideas and inspiration. You'll find directions on
how to get to your local HobbyCraft superstore, a monthly list of craft
events happening in each store and 100's of project ideas and useful
craft techniques. Plus, details of our latest best buys, special
offers and competitions. Add us to your favourites and register
for our free e-newsletter Crafty News.
Sponsors
The Clothworkers'
Foundation
www.clothworkers.co.uk
Founded
in 1977, The Clothworkers’ Foundation is the independent charitable arm
of The Clothworkers’ Company, one of the Great Twelve Livery Companies
of the City of London. The Foundation has wide-ranging aims, seeking to
improve the quality of life, particularly for people and communities
that face disadvantage. It also supports educational and heritage
projects, with a particular interest in those focusing on textiles.
The
Foundation has been proud to support the work of The Royal School of
Needlework for over 40 years and funds the
Apprenticeship Scheme each year.
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Overseas
Tristan Brooks,
USA
www.tristanbrooks.com
Tristan Brooks Designs was
established in 1982 by Barbara Jackson. It reflects Barbara's love for 16th
through 18th century design. Tristan Brooks first specialized in counted
thread designs, later expanding into silk and crewel embroidery.
Country Bumpkin
Publications, AUSTRALIA
www.countrybumpkin.com.au
Country Bumpkin is an
independent craft publisher, based in Adelaide, Australia.
As you can see from their
website, their list is largely craft orientated
and is put together with a very high standard of production. They
produce books that are both beautiful to look at and which are edited by
specialists and are perfect for novices as well as specialists.
Country Bumpkin focus on
Embroidery and Smocking titles as well as quilting and sewing. They
also produce two magazines, Classic Inspirations and Australian Smocking
and Embroidery which are quarterly.
General
www.embroideredknotgardens.com
Visit
this website to learn more about the new publication "Embroidered Knot
Gardens" and to find further information regarding courses, suppliers and
inspirational gardens.
Hand and Lock Prize for Embroidery
http://hand-embroidery.co.uk/comp2008/faq.htm
Poster
Hampton Court
Palace
www.hamptoncourtpalace.org.uk
The RSN is
based within Hampton Court Palace, so you could (for example) combine your
tour of the RSN with a tour or visit to the Palace.

Set in 60 acres of
beautiful gardens, Hampton Court Palace is one of the world's finest
royal palaces. Take a fascinating journey through 500 years of royal
history and discover what it was really like to live and work at the
palace. Hear tales of the royal court told by expert guides in
historical costume. Discover the magnificent State Apartments of Henry
VIII and William III, explore the immaculate riverside gardens and lose
yourself in the world-famous maze.
Tel: 0870 752 7777
Fine Cell Work
www.finecellwork.co.uk
Fine Cell Work is a Registered Charity
that teaches needlework to prison inmates and sells their products. The
prisoners do the work when they are locked in their cells, and the
earnings give them hope, skills and independence.
The inmates are all taught by volunteers from the Embroiderers Guild,
the Royal School of Needlework and the world of professional design.
Once trained, they can be responsible for difficult commissions done to
deadlines, and support other inmates who are still learning.
The Arts &
Crafts Home
www.achome.co.uk
The Arts &
Crafts Home have the largest collection of Arts & Crafts period and replica
fabrics, and Arts & Crafts and William Morris curtains available in the
world. We are happy to help with any aspect of decoration and
furnishing relating to the Arts & Crafts Movement.
CraftDirectory.org
www.craftdirectory.org
CraftDirectory.org is one of the largest directories for Arts and Craft
enthusiasts on the Internet. They have 24,000 links in more than 900
categories.
House of
Smocking
www.smocking.co.uk
House
of Smocking was established by Chris Slade in 1986 to meet the needs of
Smocking. Chris offers Smocking Classes and a Mail Order Service,
specialising in Smocking supplies, including a DVD or Video entitled
Smocking – a beginner’s guide.
DirectoryFriendly.com
Includes family
resource, family friendly vacation, search engine, lawyer, parents, home and
garden, lifestyles, shopping, travel, games, travel, health and more.
100sewinglinks.com
searchartdirectory.com
SearchArtDirctory.com is a valuable reference for artists, students and collectors interested in artists, painting, galleries, the performing arts, magazine caricature, drawing, sculpture, photography, visual art, art shopping, music and more.
Gifts
gregoryonline.co.uk
Gregory & Co: Jewellery, rings, pendants, gold gifts, perals, platinum, silver necklace, bangles.
Antiques
elisabethjamesantiques.co.uk Elizabeth James antiques based in Bedfordshire provides quality antiques, clocks, tables, paintings, chairs, porcelain vases, cabinet furniture, fireplaces, chandeliers and cut glass.
cleallantiques.co.uk
Supply Trade and private clients, interior decorators, designers and overseas buyers.
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