The Crewel Work Company Historic British Needlework from Phillipa Turnbull The Jacobean Peony

This charming design evokes the spirit of Jacobean embroidery from over three hundred years ago. The Jacobean Peony is part of a large bed hanging at Muncaster Castle, Cumbria. This design includes classic, late 17th century techniques and is perfect as an introduction to crewel work.

Linen size 14 x 15" Design size 8 x 7”

Stitches: Crewel Stem, Long and Short as ‘soft shading’, French Knots, Reversed Chain and two variations of Laid and Couched Work

Level 1 - Beginner

What's in a Kit?

• Historically accurate "Z" twist Jacobean Linen Twill woven exclusively for us, accurately screen-printed with the design outline and stitch direction and length guide
• Appleton's 2-ply crewel wools
• Easy-to-follow, detailed illustrated step-by-step instructions
• Detailed, full size stitch chart showing the exact location of every stitch and colour
• Beginners booklet, "The Essential Guide for Newcomers to Crewel Work", including handy hints, getting started, needle threading and other embroidery tips
• One each of our bespoke gold-plated and polished nickel crewel needles

Finishing materials not included.

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