This kit supports the Glamis Textile Collection
Each purchase of this kit provides much-needed income to conserve historic embroideries at Glamis Castle, in Angus Scotland.
View the CollectionThe Scottish Play Kit
by
Phillipa Turnbull
Recreate a remarkable 17th-century crewelwork design from Glamis Castle, featuring exuberant flowers, curling leaves and rich Jacobean colour. Recreated by Phillipa Turnbull, The Scottish Play takes its name from Shakespeare’s Macbeth, whose famous title, Thane of Glamis, forever links the play with the castle.
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- From Glamis Castle, Scotland
- 17th Century Design
- Heritage-grade Materials
- Easy-to-follow Instructions
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About This Design
About This Design
Kit Includes
Kit Includes
For Phillipa, the materials are every bit as important as the stitches themselves. Each element of this kit has been chosen with care by Phillipa, combining beautiful natural materials with the colours and textures needed to bring this historic design to life. The materials we use are selected with historic authenticity in mind and longevity, so your finished embroidery can become an heirloom of its own.
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Pure linen twill
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52 Appletons Crewel Wool Skeins
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4 Needles (for double & single thread)
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20-page Stitch Instruction Booklet
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A3 Stitch Charts
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A3 Colour Poster
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Our 'Essential Guide to Crewel Work' booklet
Video Tutorial
Video Tutorial
Additional Kit Information
Additional Kit Information
Supporting the Glamis Castle Collection
Supporting the Glamis Castle Collection
Tracked Shipping
Secure delivery, flat rate postage
Money Back Guarantee
30 day guarantee on all kit orders
Exceptional Quality
Sustainably sourced materials supporting traditional crafts
About the Original Embroidery
The Glamis Crypt Crewel Work
What size is the design?
Design size: 38 x 51 cm (15 x 20 in)
Linen size: 58 x 71 cm (23 x 28 in)
What stitches are featured in the design?
Long and Short as ‘soft shading’, Crewel Stem, Long and Short Satin, Detached Fly, Seeding, Closed Fly, French Knots, Thorn, Lazy Daisy, Ermine, Fishbone, Spider’s Web, and four variations of Laid and Couched work
What else will I need?
You will need an 8-inch (20 cm) or 10-inch (25 cm) embroidery hoop, ideally used with a hands-free seat frame with a paddle base or table clamp. A slate frame can also be used.
How we give back
How we give back
We are passionate about keeping embroidery alive for future generations and supporting the talented artisans as well as the collection owners and arts industry professionals involved in their care.
Where possible, we donate (based on the sale price) directly to the castle, country house, or institution that the original embroidery belongs to.
With this donation, we specifically support the care and conservation of the original historic embroideries in the respective collection, as well as the training of staff involved in its upkeep.
Where possible, we donate (based on the sale price) directly to the castle, country house, or institution that the original embroidery belongs to.
With this donation, we specifically support the care and conservation of the original historic embroideries in the respective collection, as well as the training of staff involved in its upkeep.
Delivery & Returns
Delivery & Returns
We ship worldwide from our studio in Cumbria, England. All physical orders are sent using tracked delivery services.
UK DELIVERY — £4.95
Tracked delivery, usually arriving within 2–3 working days of dispatch.
EU DELIVERY — £12.95
Currently available to France, the Netherlands, Ireland, Italy and Belgium. Delivery to other EU countries is temporarily paused while we complete new packaging registrations.
Visit our Delivery page for full international shipping information.
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How We Give Back
To Castles, Country Houses & Institutions
Where possible we donate 10% of the proceeds of the sale of a kit to the castle, country house, or institution that the original embroidery belongs to and to support the up keep of the original embroidery.
The amazing health benefits of practicing embroidery
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Lowers blood pressure
Embroidery calms the nervous system, promotes relaxation, and contributes to lower blood pressure, reducing stress for improved well-being.
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Regulates breath
Engaging in embroidery encourages mindful, rhythmic stitching, promoting focused breathing patterns that can induce a sense of calm and relaxation.
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Calms nervous system
Embroidery, with its repetitive and rhythmic hand movements, engages the parasympathetic nervous system, promoting relaxation and reducing stress levels.
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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.
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