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Jacobean Peacock Kit

by Phillipa Turnbull

Marvel at the splendour of the Jacobean Peacock Kit. This early-20th Century design features a majestic peacock, surrounded by traditional Jacobean motifs, offering a rich and detailed project.

The Peacock, which would have signified immortal life in an embroidery of the 17th Century, has evolved into a proud and vibrant bird, showing off fashionable purple and jade colours, which were ‘all the rage’ in late-Victorian and early-Edwardian eras.

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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
  • 21 Appletons Crewel Wool Skeins
  • 5 x Needles (for double and single thread, plus a beading needle)
  • Beads
  • 36-page Stitch Instruction Booklet
  • A3 Stitch Charts
  • A3 Colour Poster
  • Our 'Essential Guide to Crewel Work' booklet

Video Tutorial Includes

  • 6 hours 20 minutes of on-demand, step by step instructions to help you each step of the way
  • Your own personal dashboard holding all of your video guides
  • Lifetime access
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Jacobean Peacock

Meet Your Tutor

Phillipa Turnbull

United Kingdom

The founder of the The Crewel Work Company, Phillipa has over 30 years of experience as an embroidery tutor. She leads a fun and relaxed session packed with Crewel Work tips and tricks to get you feeling confident with your needle.

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: 27 x 37.5 cm (10 x 14¾ in)
Linen size: 47 x 57.5 cm (18 x 22¾ in)

What stitches are featured in the design?

Long and Short as ‘soft shading’, Satin, Laid and Couched work, Coral, Detached Fly, Feather, Closed Fly, Whipped Spider’s Web, Fern, Bayeux, and Crewel Stem.

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 long will it take me?

Everyone stitches at different speeds and tensions but as a guide, this design should take around 20 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.

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Susan

Beautiful kit!

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Elizabeth M.
Jacobean Peacock

This is a lovely kit. The wools are beautiful and the color instructions are very clear. As always with Crewel work company kits, the linen is the highest quality and a pleasure to stitch on. The design is beautiful.

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David Ablett
Wonderful

Everything you need to create an outstanding hand crafted picture.

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Ann Godfrey
Jacobean Peacock

I had been waiting for this kit to be released. It is everything I had expected from The Crewel Work Co. The colours are lovely and the design is work of art. I am really enjoying stitching this at the moment and looking forward to having it framed in due course.

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SANDRA HOAKSEY
Beautiful design and colours

Often think about designing a piece of crewel myself but why bother when kits like this are available. Thank you so much for this gorgeous pattern. It's perfect and just the right level with interesting combination of stitches.The colours are perfect. So pleased l bought it before it sold out which it will l'm sure!!