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Jacobean Sampler Kit

by Phillipa Turnbull

Begin your embroidery journey with the Jacobean Sampler Beginner Kit. Created with the absolute beginner in mind, this design features all the core techniques needed for Crewel Work. Ideal for beginners looking to explore traditional embroidery techniques.

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Exceptional Quality

Sustainably sourced materials supporting traditional crafts

Kit Includes

Time invested in needlework should be honored with the best quality materials. All the materials in this kit have been selected for their quality and historic integrity and with longevity in mind, so that your finished piece will become a treasured heirloom for many generations to come.

  • Pure linen twill
  • 8 Appletons Crewel Wool Skeins
  • 4 Needles (for double & single thread)
  • 20-page Stitch Instruction Booklet
  • A4 Stitch Chart
  • A4 Colour Poster
  • Our 'Essential Guide to Crewel Work' booklet

Video Tutorial Includes

  • Your own personal dashboard that holds all of your video guides
  • Lifetime access to the video guide
  • 2 hours 30 mins of on-demand, step by step instructions to help you each step of the way

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Jacobean Sampler

Meet Your Tutor

Phillipa Turnbull

United Kingdom

The founder of the business over 30 years ago, Phillipa has experienced the ups and downs of the embroidery industry. As well as tutoring, and overseeing both teams, Phillipa drives product development.

The amazing health benefits of practicing embroidery

  • Lowers blood pressure

    Embroidery calms the nervous system, promotes relaxation, and contributes to lower blood pressure, reducing stress for improved well-being.

  • Regulates breath

    Engaging in embroidery encourages mindful, rhythmic stitching, promoting focused breathing patterns that can induce a sense of calm and relaxation.

  • Calms nervous system

    Embroidery, with its repetitive and rhythmic hand movements, engages the parasympathetic nervous system, promoting relaxation and reducing stress levels.

  • Form deep social bonds

    Our online community fosters connection through a shared creative space, encouraging communication and supporting the exchange of ideas, nurturing deep social bonds among members.

You might be wondering

What size is the design?

Design size: 18 x 15 cm (7 x 6 in)
Linen size: 38 x 35 cm (15 x 13¾ in)

What stitches are featured in the design?

Laid and Couched Work, Satin, Crewel Stem, Long and Short, Closed Fly, and French Knots

What else will I need?

We recommend using a Hands Free Seat Frame with a 6 inch hoop and with paddle base or table clamp. Alternatively you may prefer to use a Slate Frame or other frame of your choice. You will also need a pair of scissors and a thimble if you use one

How long will it take me?

Everyone stitches at different speeds and tensions but as a guide, this design should take around 3 hours.

How we give back

We are passionate about keeping embroidery alive for future generations and supporting the talented artisans and dedicated technicians involved in their care.

To do this, where possible, we donate a percentage of the proceeds of the sale of our kits to the castle, country house, or institution that the original embroidery belongs to.

With this donation, we specifically support the care and safe-housing of the historic embroidery, as well as the training of staff involved in its upkeep.

Delivery & Returns

We offer free delivery on all UK Orders over £100 and all International orders over £250.

UK orders are sent by 2nd class 'Signed For' delivery ~ 2-3 Working Days. Orders under £100. Orders over 2kg are sent with DPD.

International orders are sent Untracked or Tracked with Royal Mail, or with DPD. Live rates are calculated at check out depending on the size of your order.

VISIT OUR DELIVERY PAGE FOR MORE INFORMATION.

Customer Reviews

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Kathleen Orzechowski

Loved working with the wool yarns. Great kit to learn from.

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Tina Venneri
Jacobean sampler and Elizabethan acorns

I received both kits. Thank you so very much for resending. They are absolutely beautiful, I’m excited to start stitching, Again, thank you. 🌺

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Sian Parkhouse

Thank you for your excellent customer service. I was finally able to make my wish come true, and invest in some of your beautiful kits and supplies. Within a week my order arrived, securely packaged. It was like a Christmas in July for me, the beauty and sophistication of the kits is amazing. The tote is a treasure too! All aspects of each project have been carefully considered and it shows.
I am looking forward to getting underway…….and I know guidance is just a click away with your excellent video support.
I appreciate your special consideration in the administration side of things…..very thoughtful and helpful. I am writing to thank you for your excellent customer service. I was finally able to make my wish come true, and invest in some of your beautiful kits and supplies. Within a week my order arrived, securely packaged. It was like a Christmas in July for me, the beauty and sophistication of the kits is amazing. The tote is a treasure too! All aspects of each project have been carefully considered and it shows.
I am looking forward to getting underway…….and I know guidance is just a click away with your excellent video support.
I appreciate your special consideration in the administration side of things…..very thoughtful and helpful. I am making a return to crewel work after a, dare I say, decades absence. I find it very soothing to ‘slow stitch’ a mindful escape for our busy lives.

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Grace Horton
Jacobean sampler

The kit was so easy to understand with really good pictorial instructions as well as written, the kit was lovely everything I needed to get started .

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Sally

I have just started learning Crewel work and thoroughly enjoyed this piece.
Beautifully presented and great advice