The Glamis Scottish Play Kit
Find your embroidery flair with the Scottish Play Crewel Work Kit. This unusual design replicates a 17th Century pillowe housed in the crypt at Glamis Castle in Fife, Scotland.
Featuring extravagantly oversized floral motifs, the original embroidery was likely repurposed from a set of Jacobean Bed hangings.
Glamis Crown, Rose & Thistle Kit
From the HRH The Queen Mother's childhood home, the Glamis Crown, Rose & Thistle replicates a delicate, symmetrical design stitched by her mother, Cecilia Countess of Strathmore.
Celebrating the union between England and Scotland, the design features an intertwined Rose and Thistle and finally the letter 'S' for Strathmore.
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...
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...
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.
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...
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,...
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...
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.
