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The Muncaster Bed Hanging Kit

Pure crewel luxury, the Muncaster Bed Hanging is one of the most ambitious designs in our range. Replicating the jewel in the crown of the Muncaster Castle Textile Collection, this design featured an incredible array of classic Jacobean motifs in a rich and vibrant colour pallet.

Each sale of this kit directly supports the care of the original embroidery.

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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. The full kit comes with a guarantee to supply you with enough wool to complete the design.

  • Pure linen twill
  • 104 Appletons Crewel Wool Hanks
  • 29 Appletons Crewel Wool Skeins
  • Wool List
  • Wool Fleece
  • 20 needles (for double & single thread plus beading needle)
  • Beads
  • Scissors
  • 44-page Stitch Instruction Booklet
  • 16 x A3 Stitch Charts
  • A3 Colour Poster
  • Our 'Essential Guide to Crewel Work' booklet

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Muncaster Bed Hanging

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

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You might be wondering

What size is the design?

Design size: 100 x 145 cm (40 x 57 in)
Linen size: 150 x 180 cm (60 x 72 in)

What stitches are featured in the design?

Long and Short ‘as soft shading’, Buttonhole, Crewel Ermine, Satin, Raised Satin, Leaf, Bargello, Crewel Stem, Seeding, Padded Satin, Lazy Daisy, and French Knots

What else will I need?

We recommend using a Slate Frame of XX dimensions. You will also need a pair of scissors (replace them through the project to keep them sharp) and a thimble if you use one.

How long will it take me?

This is a very large design which would take even a fast stitcher several months to complete. As a guide, it would take about 2000 hours to stitch this design.

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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Helen Wraight
Wonderful Kit - as always!

My Muncaster Bed Hanging kit arrived beautifully packaged, as always. This is the 7th kit I have bought from CWC and they never fail to please. I love the little extras such as the embroidery scissors etc. Excellent kits and excellent service. I can't wait to get started!

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Alice Matey
Muncaster Bed Hanging

I am about half way through this piece and enjoying the work, I have been very ill with Leukemia and needed and bone marrow stem cell transplant ant this has be a very helpful distraction.

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Stacey Totzke
Muncaster Bed Hanging Madness! Woohoo!

To say I’m thrilled about this kit is an understatement. Every time I look at the pattern, yarns, etc. I get a thrill. My slate frame arrived a few days ago and I have been relishing every moment of setting it up and dressing it. My mom was very instrumental in enabling the purchase of this kit for me and I will always be grateful to her for that. Thank you to everyone at the Crewel Work Co. for all of your dedication, hard work and inspiration/perspiration that make this kit and all your other goodies available to us lucky folks! Humbly yours, Stacey Totzke

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Denise Foster
Excellent

This kit is superb. Everything you need is in it. Nicely packaged. Full instructions with the design sectioned off on A3 size paper. Looking forward to starting it when my husband has made my frame.

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E.W.

This is a first class kit. Wonderful fun to do. The quality if really first class. Yes it is a large kit but well worth every penny. I enjoyed this so much I am doing another one. A must for anyone who loves big projects and using best quality materials.