Date: Sunday 29th June

Time: 10am - 12pm

Tutor: Natalie Iogha

A slate frame is a type of embroidery frame that’s essential for creating perfectly taut fabric tension, especially when working with intricate techniques like blackwork or silk shading. It's typically made of beech wood. Slate frames consist of two horizontal bars (rollers) and two vertical bars (stretchers), with the fabric being stretched and secured by stitching or lacing. The resulting tension allows embroiderers to work with both hands free. 

Tissue paper transfer embroidery is a technique where an embroidery design is transferred to fabric using tissue paper, which is then tacked over and torn away, leaving the design marked on the fabric. This method is an effective way to mark embroidery patterns on fabric, especially on fabrics like felt or dark materials, where other marking methods might not be visible.