Ace of Spades is the first of our quarterly projects, and an exclusive project for Academy members. The first lesson will be released on 4th March 2025 with further lessons released every Tuesday in March, there will be a total of 4 lessons, videos vary in length as this is dependant on the complexity of a section. By the end of this course you will have learnt
- How to cut Mountboard
- How to lay Passing thread
- Couching pearl purl
- How to use a Mellor

ACE OF SPADES
This project will be a masterclass in using passing thread. Join Sarah to learn how to get your threads to lie the way you want them to, how to cut mountboard, how to use a mellor and couching pearl purl.
We will be using mountboard, Felt, Passing 4 and pearl purl to create this fabulous piece. All the materials that you need are listed in the Materials tab above.
What you will need
- Black felt 6x6
- Yellow felt 6x6
- Mountboard
- Passing thread
- Pearl purl 3
- Translucent thread in Charcoal
- Needles
- Tweezers (optional)
- Mellor (optional)
- Craft knife
- craft board