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Aesop's Mirror Frame Kit

Reflect timeless tales with the Aesop's Mirror Frame Kit. This design features motifs inspired by Aesop's fables, offering a narrative-rich project. Ideal for creating a meaningful and decorative piece that tells a story through embroidery.

As you work your way around the mirror, you will build your core crewel skills, perfecting your practice by the time you reach the final most advanced animal, the Peacock.

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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
  • Practice piece (Linen Twill)
  • 54 Appletons Crewel Wool Skeins
  • 9 Renaissance Wool Skeins
  • 8 DeVere Silks
  • 8 Needles (various sizes plus a beading needle)
  • Beads
  • 94-page Stitch Instruction Booklet
  • A3 Stitch Charts
  • A3 Colour Poster
  • Our 'Essential Guide to Crewel Work' booklet

Pairs well with

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: 50 x 39 cm (19¾ x 15½ in)
Linen size: 70 x 59 cm (27½ x 23¼ in)

What stitches are featured in the design?

Crewel Stem, Long & Short, French Knots, and Satin Stitch.

What else will I need?

We recommend using a Hands Free Seat Frame with an 8 or 10 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 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.

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Catherine

The kit is a treasure trove and the instructions easy to follow. I am loving do it.

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Bronwyn Kanahs
Gorgeous

The Australian Border Force opened my parcel for some reason but obviously found nothing! However it is in a beautiful red large box, loads of wool and an A4 instruction booklet with pics. Unfortunately soon after it arrived my family experienced a death of someone paramount to us all and my stitching projects are being postponed. It just looks glorious though thank you CWC.

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Ewan

As always..the greatest! I feel like it’s Christmas every time I receive a wonderful box from the Crewel Work Company. I can’t remember life before I discovered them! Beautiful kit!