The Muncaster Bed Hanging Kit

Step into Jacobean splendour with The Muncaster Bed Hanging Kit — a showstopping recreation of one of the most important pieces in the Muncaster Castle Textile Collection. Rich in history and scale, this Special Edition kit captures the vibrant colours and intricate crewel work of the original 17th-century masterpiece. Each purchase helps preserve this historic embroidery legacy.

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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

Video Tutorial

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About the Muncaster Bed Hanging Kit

A Jacobean Treasure from Muncaster Castle

Embark on an extraordinary stitching journey with the Muncaster Bed Hanging Kit, a masterpiece of historical crewel embroidery. This design is a meticulous reproduction of a 17th-century bed hanging from Muncaster Castle in Cumbria, England, renowned for its intricate Jacobean motifs and vibrant colours.

This Special Edition kit was created with the exclusive permission of the Pennington family, owners of Muncaster Castle for over 800 years. In 2018, Phillipa Turnbull and her team began the detailed work of charting and colour-matching each section of the bed hanging. With the help of embroidery artist Harriet Roberts, a formal stitched replica was completed, becoming the model for this truly heirloom-worthy project.

Measuring approximately 60 x 40 inches (150 x 100 cm) on a linen twill ground of 72 x 60 inches (180 x 150 cm), the completed piece is a testament to the grandeur of Jacobean textile art. The design features the iconic 'Tree of Life' motif, surrounded by stylised flora and fauna, reflecting the opulence of the period.

Stitch a Georgian Classic: Stitch a richly detailed floral arrangement inspired by early 20th-century interpretations of Georgian-era embroidery
A Creative Challenge: Expand your skills as you experiment with a diverse combination of colours, developing a deep understanding of how they combine to bring a design to life.
A Shared Journey: Connect with fellow stitchers in our private embroidery community. Share progress, tips, and find inspiration together.
A Timeless Treasure: Create an heirloom that reflects your dedication and artistry—something to cherish for generations to come.
Unmatched Quality Materials: Premium, hand selected supplies— everything you need to create your masterpiece with confidence and ease.
A Mindful Escape: Pure 'you' time. A chance to immerse yourself in your embroidery and enjoy the meditative process.

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Beautiful design came in a beautifully packaged box. Such an array of lovely colors. Sad to put it on the shelf until I complete the current bedhanging. If only there were an unlimited number of hours in the day or I didn’t require sleep!

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!

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.

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

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.

CREWEL WORK FILMS

Learn the history of embroidery throughout the centuries with our film series

Film: Dunollie Castle - The Castle, the Clan, the Textile Collection

Film: Muncaster Castle - A Needlework Study

Film: Gawthorpe Hall - Rachel Kay-Shuttleworth: Her Life & Legacy

Lecture: The History of Needlework with Lanto Synge

Lecture: The Lanto Synge Textile Collection

Lecture: The Gawthorpe Textile Collection with Curator Rachel Midgley

Glamis Film Part I: The Story of Glamis Castle

Glamis Film, Part II: The Women of Glamis & Their Embroideries

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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.
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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