I Went to Embroidery School in a Castle

When I saw a 2 week intensive Jacobean Crewelwork course with the Royal School of Needlework on the schedule, I just had to do it!

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[janiegreen]

I really enjoyed your video. My mum did this course in her 70s and was the only person to actually finish her piece! It was a bit like strolling down memory lane and I could feel her presence with me as I watched. Like you she loved the history of the place. I miss her terribly but her beautiful embroidery lives on.

[feed]

"I bet I could do that" has been the bane of my hobby-life since forever 😂

[crumplesaur]

As someone who works in a museum I totally agree with the fun of being behind the scenes and getting to go through doors others aren't! Glad you had a lovely time in London - can't wait to see where else you visited

[emilyscott]

"Let me explain... There's too much, let me sum up" love that movie

[lar-in-a-crisis]

This is one of my FAVORITE videos you've ever made!!! It looks like you had such a good time, and your stitching is incredible. Thanks for giving me the feeling of being there too

[coal.sparks]

I started watching thinking "cool, class in a castle", then you said "Hampton Court Palace" and I was like "I'VE BEEN THERE! HEDGE MAZE!" and felt very international, never mind that I haven't left the continent in nearly 10 years, and haven't been overseas in nearly 20.

[Kristina-gzwu]

I'm surprised the didn't have boards that adjusted so you could stitch at a 45° angle, like a drafting table. When I did crossstitch I had something like that and it made stitching so much easier on the back and neck.

[ToriLynnH]

That was a very nice design. Looking forward to hearing what "they" said about it.

[helza]

Pork pies are usually eaten cold so you had the authentic experience

[susanpilling]

The people painting was possibly a TV series called Watercolour Challenge. I'm glad you enjoyed your class and considered it worthwhile. Getting to pass through 'No Entry' signs and doors marked 'Private' is one of those little thrills that just never gets old. Looking forward to hearing about the rest of your trip.

[christiangillenwaters]

I was a custom framer, whose main clientele was needle workers. When I tell you my hands HURT at the end of the day, they HURT. Mounting on foam board with the pins does give the best look, and is so worth it. I love doing still.

[Moose-named-xena]

When i was in college, I did 3 intensive classes that were scheduled for a month period. An entire semester of work was condensed into that month. I was so burnt out by the end of that month. But it cut off an entire semester of college by doing it. I also did this while also holding a full-time job. I envy the things i could do when i was young!

[prophetessoftroy]

This was so brilliant! I love the combination travel diary and class reflection. I know what you mean exactly about that feeling of specialness, of wholly being present in that moment and in that place and just sort of savoring the magic of it. It's so nice to know I'm not the only one who has those moments.

I know you tend to film ahead, so presumably you're back home now--but I'm so looking forward to hearing about the rest of the trip (and secretly hoping you made it to tea at Chatsworth!).

[suechris]

As a Brit it so nice to see an American loving some traditional English art and pastimes .
This is my first viewing of your channel but I will now spend a few happy hours watching your back catalogue. Thank tou.

[madamogee]

Your desire to be a part of something behind the scenes and being a part of the inner workings is very understandable. It also explains why you like being a background extra (actor)!

[MorgenPeschke]

Thanks for mentioning their stitch library, I just finished poking around in there, and it looks like a really solid reference/rabbit hole ❤

[RowanTreeArt]

absolutely loved your finished design and hearing your honest thoughts about the course! i think it's good to have videos and reviews like this that are honest in their assessment, not just singing the praises or discussing failures but sharing the good with the critical

[Mariecherement]

Those big bags that Artists carry everywhere are called "portfolios", AND YES, they are TOTALLY WORTH BUYING when you have to bring your art/ stitching homework home to your apartment!

[nicoletheknightowl]

your videos are so lovely i find myself going from "ill have this on in the background while i do other things" to "its been 2 hours and i haven't moved, let alone started said other thing" and i mean that as the highest of compliments. <3

[sheilaabayateye]

I live in england and never had a cream tea train ride. Adding it to the bucket list. Pork pie definitely eat it cold. I used to nurse a family member of the chap who restores the queens art. And got to visit the apartments in the palace and got to see him working on an old ornate chair. I felt so privileged getting to all those places that were off limmits to public