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Spring Iris Kit

by Phillipa Turnbull

Spring Iris is a perfect introduction to the joys of classic crewel stitches, especially in Long and Short Stitch, for building your skill and confidence in this creative technique.

In this design, the fine wool embroidery threads encourage you to blend gently changing blues as you work long, elegant stitches on the delicate petals. Perfect for adding a burst of colour and life to your embroidery collection.

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

Video Tutorial Includes

  • 1 hour 50 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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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: 38 x 28 cm (15 x 11 in)
Linen size: 58 x 48 cm (23 x 19 in)

What stitches are featured in the design?

Long and Short as ‘soft shading’, Laid & Couched work and Crewel Stem.

What else will I need?

We recommend using a Hands Free Seat Frame with a 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 40 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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Janet Moses
Spring iris

It is a beautiful design and the kit is beautifully packaged and complete with everything I need. It is a joy to stitch and it is almost finished! I love it!

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Sally

I am making this as a special birthday gift for a dear friend. It’s absolutely beautiful and, like everything from this company, a truly wonderful project

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Marguerite Goodrich
Spring Iris and twill cotton material

Spring Iris is so beautiful I keeping it for myself to stitch. I was going to give it my niece! She has much stitching to do she said she have the time at moment. Mainly Needlepoint. Sorry so late in thanking you I don’t know where the days go to! Thanking you once again. Love Marguerite x

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Ruby Leung
Cute material pack

I have received the lris kit and Beginner Kit, these two kits are very beautiful,
But I would like to ask if this material kit needs to be purchased additionally cord.

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Nancy Taylor

Spring Iris Kit