Jessica Aldred trained at the Royal School of Needlework (RSN) and then went on to work in costume production at the Royal Opera House. Now Education Coordinator at the RSN, Jessica runs day classes, tours and exhibitions. In 2008, Jessica was the needlework consultant on the set of Bright Star. She lives in Bucks. www.jessicaaldred.co.uk. Emily Peacock specialises in needlepoint and cross stitch and she is a regular contributor to Cross Stitcher. She recently took part in the popular Channel 4 television series Kirstie's Homemade Home, aired in Spring 2010. www.emilypeacock.com. She lives in Hampton, London.

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Jessica Aldred trained at the Royal School of Needlework (RSN) and then went on to work in costume production at the Royal Opera House. Now Education Coordinator at the RSN, Jessica runs day classes, tours and exhibitions. In 2008, Jessica was the needlework consultant on the set of Bright Star. She lives in Bucks. www.jessicaaldred.co.uk. Emily Peacock specialises in needlepoint and cross stitch and she is a regular contributor to Cross Stitcher. She recently took part in the popular Channel 4 television series Kirstie's Homemade Home, aired in Spring 2010. www.emilypeacock.com. She lives in Hampton, London.