Discover Historic British Needlework

Elevate your embroidery skills and connect with a passionate community dedicated to the timeless craft of historic British needlework.

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Your needlework journey starts here

Immerse yourself in a world of vibrant colors, rich textures, and intricate designs, meticulously crafted to ignite your passion for embroidery.

Kits & Tutorials

Browse our beginner to advanced embroidery kits and recorded video tutorials, and find your next project!
Live Online Events

Explore our online events, including our free monthly Q&A and Lady Anne's Needlework Festival.
Retreats

The ultimate embroidery experience. Join us in-person and elevate your skill and knowledge under expert guidance.
Live Online Courses

Our in-depth embroidery courses are designed to accompany you through our most ambitious designs.

RECREATE A PIECE OF HISTORY WITH US

We celebrate and replicate antique needlework, from historic British castles and country houses.

Embroidery kits for all levels

Whether you're a seasoned embroidery enthusiast or a beginner eager to discover the joy of needlework, our thoughtfully designed kits and on-demand recorded tuition cater to all skill levels.

The Restoration Pillowe Kit The Restoration Pillowe Kit
The Restoration Pillowe Kit
Advanced
£250
Elizabethan Scrolls Kit Elizabethan Scrolls Kit
Elizabethan Scrolls Kit
Intermediate
£175
Bird on a Bough Kit Bird on a Bough Kit
Bird on a Bough Kit
Advanced
£190
Rabbits at Dawn Kit Rabbits at Dawn Kit
Rabbits at Dawn Kit
Beginner
Video tutorial available
£75
Lady Anne's Flowers Kit Lady Anne's Flowers Kit
Lady Anne's Flowers Kit
Intermediate
£180
Gawthorpe Pomegranate Kit Gawthorpe Pomegranate Kit
Gawthorpe Pomegranate Kit
Intermediate
Video tutorial available
£190
King Ho Ho Bird Kit King Ho Ho Bird Kit
King Ho Ho Bird Kit
Intermediate
£85
Jacobean Peacock Kit Jacobean Peacock Kit
Jacobean Peacock Kit
Advanced
Video tutorial available
£198
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Aesop's Mirror Frame Kit

Advanced

This kit includes classic as well as rare historic crewel work stitches. The variety of these stitches and techniques will keep you entertained and result in an interesting and beautiful embroidery.

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We believe in shared value

Supporting the Needlework Industry

We believe in building a healthy needlework community in which everyone feels welcome, from designer to stitcher. The sale of our needlework kits directly supports the teams who care for historic needlework collections, and fairly compensates the talented artisans involved in the creation of exquisite embroidery.

Muncaster Castle Collection
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Gawthorpe Hall Collection
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Dunollie Castle Collection
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"I highly recommend The Crewel Work Company, Phillipa Turnbull and her incredible tutors and team for all your needlework needs! Dedication to excellence is second to none - thank you!"
— Lily Myers 🇬🇧
Love all your kits. It is always exciting to receive it. Spend the first couple of days looking at the colors and reviewing the instructions.
Anette Erikson
What can I say?! Impeccable service and quality product from a company whose dedication to preserving historic needlework has created a strong, supportive, and unparalleled international community.
Ewan Armstrong
This kit is beautiful. Superbly presented in a lovely box with all the goodies you need for the course and then some special treats. Well done everyone at the Crewelwork Company.
Denise Foster
The kit is wonderful, lovely materials and colors. Unless you are a silk & goldwork veteran I advise you to buy the online course with the kit. It's worth every penny to stitch along with Zina. She explains every step - even when things go a bit wrong. The written instructions are good, but necessarily brief.
Chris
I really enjoyed stitching this kit. I love the colours and the variety of stitches. Beautifully packaged, and excellent instructions as are all the kits I have purchased. Highly recommended.
Jane Halton
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Scotland Residential Retreat: Sept 2025

Scotland Residential Retreat: Sept 2025

Join us for an unforgettable 10-day residential retreat set in a historic hotel on the breathtaking Loch Fyne, on Scotland's West Coast. Experience enriching workshops led by renowned tutors Phillipa Turnbull, Deborah Wilding, Zina Kazban, and Kate Barlow, featuring designs inspired by historic Scottish embroideries. Enjoy a unique foraging and dyeing workshop led by a local expert, and unwind with informative lectures and films in the evenings.

For outdoor enthusiasts, explore excellent walking routes offering stunning views of the loch. The retreat will begin on Wednesday 10 September 2025, with a night in Edinburgh before traveling together to our retreat hotel for a 8-night stay. We'll conclude with a visit to the Burrell Museum on 10th April, returning to Edinburgh that evening. Reserve your spot for a journey of creativity, learning, and scenic beauty.

Stonefield Castle Hotel

Sep 10, 2025 – Sep 19, 2025

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