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Glamis Dog Kit
Featuring a charming King Charles Spaniel, the Glamis Dog replicates one of many animals featured on a set of 17th Century bed hangings at Glamis Castle. Stitched by Lady Helen Middleton (wife of the 3rd Earl of Strathmore) and her daughters, the original embroideries now hang in King Malcolm's Room...
Spring Iris Kit
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...
Rabbits at Dawn Kit
Jump into spring with the Rabbits at Dawn kit featuring playful rabbits leaping over a pastural scene.
Stitched in the Jacobean-style using an array of crewel techniques, this design makes for the perfect christening gift or present for a small child.
Ophelia's Fox Kit
Enjoy the best of our Aesop's Mirror Frame with our Ophelia's Fox Kit. This charming design features a swift fox running amidst vibrant flora.
Stitched in a range of core techniques this design in particular offers a chance to practice contoured Long & Short Stitch.
American Rose Kit
Experience a fascinating combination of techniques with the American Rose Kit. Replicated from an 18th Century Petticoat thought to have originated in North America, this design beautifully captures the classic elegance of roses with pleasing symmetry, offering a project that combines traditional beauty with artistic detail. Ideal for those who...
Elizabethan Moth Kit
Explore ethereal beauty with the Elizabethan Moth Kit. Created by embroidery artist Zina Kazban, this design features a delicately detailed moth,
stitched in opulent gold threads and a selection of beautiful DeVere silks. Capturing the elegance of Elizabethan embroidery, this glimmering design is a masterclass of hand embroidery.
Elizabethan Iris Kit
Embrace floral beauty with the Elizabethan Iris Kit. This exquisite design showcases the delicate elegance of irises in a naturalistic, colour palette. One of Phillipa's very first designs, this kit offers a masterclass in Long & Short Stitch and Crewel Stem Stitch in changing directions. Ideal for the experienced embroiderer,...
Elizabethan Scrolls Kit
Take a deep dive into 17th Century embroidery with the Elizabethan Scrolls Kit. This design features intricate scrollwork and floral motifs, a classic Elizabethan design device, offering a sophisticated project with an abundance of embroidery techniques to enjoy. Stitched in a colourful array of Appletons Wools, this design is quick...
Elizabethan Acorn Kit
Celebrate the English Oak Tree with the Elizabethan Acorn Kit. Replicated from a set of bed hangings at Hardwick Hall in Derbyshire, this design showcases a roundel of acorns and oak leaves in a medley of interesting Crewel techniques. Completed in a naturalistic, Arts & Crafts colour palette, this design is...
Colour Theory & Couching Kit
Build foundational artistic techniques with the Colour Theory & Couching Kit. This design introduces the principles of colour theory through the art of couching, offering a creative and educational embroidery experience. Developed by embroidery artist Natalie Dupuis, this kit and online tutorial is ideal for those looking to enhance their...
Gawthorpe Cherry Tree Kit
Delight in nature's elegance with the Gawthorpe Cherry Tree Kit. This design features a beautifully detailed cherry tree, capturing the essence of springtime. Perfect for those seeking a project that combines natural beauty with artistic detail.
Dunollie Rose & Honeysuckle Kit
Celebrate floral artistry with the Dunollie Rose & Honeysuckle Kit. Recreated by embroidery artist Deborah Wilding from an incredible set of 18th Century embroidered fragments belonging to MacDougall of Dunollie Preservation Trust at Dunollie Castle near Oban, this design features intricate roses and honeysuckle in a classical Elizabethan roundel motif....
Gawthorpe Pomegranate Kit
Honour the legacy of embroiderer Rachel Kay Shuttleworth with the Gawthorpe Pomegranate Kit. Replicated from a vibrant panel stitched by Rachel in the early-20th Century, this design features oversized fruits and floral features, symbolising abundance and fertility, in a rich, 'Jacobean' colour way. Supporting the Gawthorpe Hall Textile Collection, this...
Her Ladyship's Purse Kit
Indulge in silk and metal thread opulence with Her Ladyship's Purse. Recreated by the embroidery artist Zina Kazban, this intricate design is recreated from a small antique panel, thought to have been part of a 17th Century, possibly Flemish, cabinet. This design features intricate patterns in silk and metal threads...
Muncaster Parrot Kit
Replicating a section of our Muncaster Bed Hanging Special Edition design, the Muncaster Parrot Kit features a colourful parrot amidst intricate foliage.
A fun and engaging design, this kit directly supports the upkeep of the original 17th Century embroidery at Muncaster Castle.
Rabbits Christmas Stocking Kit
Get ready for Christmas with our new Rabbits Christmas Stocking design. Make an heirloom for your family and bring the joy to this festive season.
Stitched in the Jacobean style, this fun whimsical design features a selection of techniques to keep you entertained in the run up to Christmas.
Secret Squirrel Kit
A dainty baby squirrel, sitting in a woodland glade. This shy red squirrel is now a rare native in the English countryside, but was a popular captive pet amongst the aristocracy during the 17th Century, and was depicted on portraits as well as crewel work during this time. The perfect...
Feller Peach Tree Kit
This special edition Stumpwork embroidery was replicated by Kate Barlow from an original 17th century mirror frame from the renowned Michael & Elizabeth Feller Collection. Originally embroidered in long & short stitch, Kate has reinterpreted this design in exquisite Stumpwork techniques, showcasing the jewel-like qualities of the DeVere silks and...
Dunollie Feathers Kit
Honouring the Jacobite cause, the Dunollie Feathers replicates a repeated motif featuring the Prince of Wales Feathers.
Replicated from a set of 18th Century Bed Hangings from Dunollie Castle near Oban, Scotland, this design showcases a vast array of fun techniques, stitched in fine Renaissance wools in a beautiful indigo.
A Hunting We Will Go Kit
Embark on a stitching adventure with A Hunting We Will Go Kit. This substantial design, featuring a lively hunting scene is the perfect introduction to large format designs. With plenty of stitching over a wide area, this design will have you hooked on Crewel Work in no time. Making use...
Jacobean Peacock Kit
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...
