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The Restoration Pillowe Kit

Revel in the historical elegance of The Restoration Pillowe Kit. This design is replicated from an extraordinary set of 17th Century Pillowes, which Phillipa has recreated in the original Jacobean colours.

A substantial embroidery, this design offers a full-fat crewel experience.

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

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Restoration Pillowe

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: 39.5 x 44.5 cm (15½ x 17½ in)
Linen size: 59.5 x 64.5 cm (23½ x 25½ in)

What stitches are featured in the design?

Long and Short as ‘soft shading’, Lazy Daisy, Satin, Raised Satin, Crewel Stem, Closed Fly, Seeding, and two variations of French Knots

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 30 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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Elizabeth Wilkinson
Great kit

This is my second time getting this one great quality. The lion is so cute to work.

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restoration pillowe kit

An absolute pleasure to make

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Shona

This gift was gratefully received!

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Stacey Totzke
The Restoration Pillowe for the Leo in Me

So much fun to stitch. Kit arrived in the most beautiful packaging. The wool yarns are dyed beautifully. Pattern is printed well and easy to read on the linen and the added booklets are thorough/detailed with colored photos which I prefer. All in all a very well thought out kit!! Thank you Crewel Work Company!!

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Carol Ann Woidke
The Restoration Pillow

I love this design. True to CWC form I received a kit consisting of quality materials that arrived beautifully packaged. It will be sometime before I can begin stitching this lovely piece, but I am looking forward to the experience.