'Peony' Jacobean Crewel Work Embroidery Kit embroidery

'Peony' Jacobean Crewel Work Embroidery Kit embroideryTechniques 4 outline stitches 3 knotted stitches Long & short shading Block shading 7 decorative stitches Fits 8 10 inch (20 25cm) hoop Some experience helpful With natural linen twill And natural dyed wool The term crewel work means embroidery with crewel wool threads on any fabric. The word Jacobean describes the style of the design influenced by English crewel work designs of the early 17th century. Jacobean crewel work is always stitched on

Flowers like this one form an integral part of the Tree of Life motif seen frequently in Jacobean design

net darning and trailing are shown

The design is a 10-inch square filled with flowers

2 skeins Anchor coton a broder No

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Step-by-step instructions on how to form basic stitches and how to form patterns

This design fits an 10" (25 cm) ring frame

brooch pin

It is a perfect continuation from beginner projects or for a more experienced embroiderer who wants to revisit the stitches

leather and padding techniques

this beautiful book will inspire and encourage you to try this exciting technique and create your own exquisite designs

It then explains how to design your own piece of stumpwork before advising on finishing