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Beginner Embroidery Kits & Courses
Beginner Embroidery Kits & Courses
Beginner
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 on the delicate petals. Perfect for adding a burst of colour and life to your embroidery collection.
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...
Beginner
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 ideal for beginners and the perfect accompaniment to the Autumn season.
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...
Beginner
Rabbits at Dawn Kit
A complete embroidery kit that gives you everything you need to relax, learn about needlework, and create a heirloom-quality piece you'll be proud to gift or display.
A complete embroidery kit that gives you everything you need to relax, learn about needlework, and create a heirloom-quality piece you'll be proud to gift...
Beginner
Tumbling Feathers Kit
Capture the elegance of nature with our Tumbling Feathers Kit. This design beautifully showcases cascading feathers in intricate detail, offering a serene and sophisticated project for embroidery enthusiasts. Perfect for adding a touch of grace to your living space.
Capture the elegance of nature with our Tumbling Feathers Kit. This design beautifully showcases cascading feathers in intricate detail, offering a serene and sophisticated project...
Beginner
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 within the castle.
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...
Beginner
Jacobean Sampler Kit
Begin your embroidery journey with the Jacobean Sampler Beginner Kit. Created with the absolute beginner in mind, this design features all the core techniques needed for Crewel Work. Ideal for beginners looking to explore traditional embroidery techniques.
Begin your embroidery journey with the Jacobean Sampler Beginner Kit. Created with the absolute beginner in mind, this design features all the core techniques needed...
Beginner
Rabbits Kit
Featuring playful rabbits nestled among vibrant flora, our Rabbits kit offers a delightful stitching experience.
Ideal for both beginners and seasoned embroiderers, this design replicates a section of the Tree of Life design in our advanced range.
Featuring playful rabbits nestled among vibrant flora, our Rabbits kit offers a delightful stitching experience. Ideal for both beginners and seasoned embroiderers, this design replicates...
Beginner
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 kit for newcomers to embroidery!
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...
Beginner
Glamis Reindeer, Donkey, Horse and Boar
These designs are inspired by an extraordinary set of 17th century bed hangings in Glamis Castle, Scotland. Stitched in 1683 by Lady Helen Middleton (later Countess of Strathmore), the hangings feature a playful array of domestic and exotic animals. This set features the Boar, Donkey, Horse & Reindeer and comes complete with all the materials and instructions needed to finish each of these four designs. Sales of these designs, together with every kit in our Glamis Animals Collection, make a direct contribution to the care and conservation of the original embroideries at Glamis Castle. Set of 4. Or buy the full...
These designs are inspired by an extraordinary set of 17th century bed hangings in Glamis Castle, Scotland. Stitched in 1683 by Lady Helen Middleton (later Countess...
Beginner
Glamis Dog, Lamb, Goat, Leopard
These designs are inspired by an extraordinary set of 17th century bed hangings in Glamis Castle, Scotland. Stitched in 1683 by Lady Helen Middleton (later Countess of Strathmore), the hangings feature a playful array of domestic and exotic animals. This set features the Dog, Lamb, Goat, and Leopard and comes complete with all the materials and instructions needed to finish each of these four designs. Sales of these designs, together with every kit in our Glamis Animals Collection, make a direct contribution to the care and conservation of the original embroideries at Glamis Castle. Set of 4. Or buy the full...
These designs are inspired by an extraordinary set of 17th century bed hangings in Glamis Castle, Scotland. Stitched in 1683 by Lady Helen Middleton (later...
Beginner
Glamis Duck, Elephant, Camel and Rhinoceros
These designs are inspired by an extraordinary set of 17th century bed hangings in Glamis Castle, Scotland. Stitched in 1683 by Lady Helen Middleton (later Countess of Strathmore), the hangings feature a playful array of domestic and exotic animals. This set features the Duck, Elephant, Camel and Rhinoceros and comes complete with all the materials and instructions needed to finish each of these four designs. Sales of these designs, together with every kit in our Glamis Animals Collection, make a direct contribution to the care and conservation of the original embroideries at Glamis Castle. Set of 4. Or buy the...
These designs are inspired by an extraordinary set of 17th century bed hangings in Glamis Castle, Scotland. Stitched in 1683 by Lady Helen Middleton (later...
