Mellerstain Stag Kit
Embrace the stately elegance of the Mellerstain Stag Kit. Created with newcomers to crewel embroidery in mind, this classic Jacobean-inspired design is great for newcomers to crewel work and those looking for a smaller design to complete. Replicating a section of an antique firescreen from Mellerstain House in the borders...
Gawthorpe Peacock Decoration Kit
This charming woodland scene is a detail from one of a series of interpretations recreated by Phillipa based on the jewel in the crown of the Gawthorpe Textile Collection - a set of bed hangings and pelmets embroidered by Rachel Kay Shuttleworth for her own Elizabethan four-poster bed in the...
Burghley House Bedhead Kit
This opulent design replicates a Bedhead in the magnificent Burghley House near Stamford, Lincolnshire. Showcasing an array of crewel techniques in challenging shapes stitched in vibrant Jacobean hues, this design offers a masterclass in core crewel work techniques.
Feller Tiny Wings Kit
This sweet design offers those who have been admiring the work of our Feller Mirror course students the chance to be part of the same wonderful journey. Stitch three insects from the mirror fluttering around a mallow flower in a range of beautiful DeVere silk threads using long and short...
The 1650 Altar Frontal
This glorious embroidery replicates a mid-17th century Altar Frontal which is currently in the Embroiderers' Guild National needlework collection held at Bucks Museum. The design depicts a collection of first-testament biblical scenes including the birth of Jesus, the Nativity Scene, and Adam & Even in the Garden of Eden.
Gawthorpe Bed Hanging - A Crewel Work Masterpiece
Step into the rich world of historic embroidery with the Gawthorpe Bed Hanging, an exquisite design inspired by the breathtaking textiles of Gawthorpe Hall, home to one of Britain’s most remarkable needlework collections. This Special Edition kit is based on a stunning Tree of Life motif, originally embroidered by Rachel...
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...
Gawthorpe Oak Tree & Snail Kit
The Gawthorpe Oak Tree & Snail design is an oft-repeated rural scene featured on the pelmets of Rachel Kay Shuttleworth’s famous bed hangings made for her beautiful 16th-century tester bed given to her by her parents on her 21st birthday. This design is the perfect introduction to the Gawthorpe Crewel Work...
Gawthorpe Star Ornament Kit
This fun design was created especially for beginners to metal thread embroidery. Inspired by an interesting early 20th century sampler of stars, this design has been cleverly re-imagined by Natalie as a festive decoration. Your finished embroidery will be a double-sided ornament, stitched on a deep red silk and enhanced...
Intermediate Class (PT22) - Greedy Squirrel - 7-8 February 2026
This listing is only for students intending to take the Embroiderer's Guild of Victoria Workshop with Phillipa Turnbull on 7-8 February 2026 in Melbourne, Australia
Date: 7-8 February 2026Host: The Embroiderers Guild Victoria (Australia)Location: Embroiderers Guild Victoria (EGV), Melbourne. Location: EGV rooms, 170 Wattletree Rd, Malvern
Georgian Bouquet Kit
Bring timeless floral opulence into your home with the Georgian Bouquet Special Edition Kit. Inspired by early 20th-century interpretations of 18th-century design, this stunning crewel embroidery project is mostly stitched in double thread for faster progress and richer detail. Perfect for experienced stitchers looking to elevate their skills.
Advanced Class (PT23) - Blue Bird - 10-12 February 2026
This listing is only for students intending to take the Embroiderer's Guild of Victoria Workshop with Phillipa Turnbull on 10-12 February 2026 in Melbourne, Australia Date: 10-12 February 2026Host: The Embroiderers Guild Victoria (Australia)Location: Embroiderers Guild Victoria (EGV), Melbourne. Location: EGV rooms, 170 Wattletree Rd, Malvern Please choose between the...
Beginner Class (PT21) - Jacobean Leaf - 4-5 February 2026
This listing is only for students intending to take the Embroiderer's Guild of Victoria Workshop with Phillipa Turnbull on 4-5 February 2026 in Melbourne, Australia
Date: 4-5 February 2026Host: The Embroiderers Guild Victoria (Australia)Location: Embroiderers Guild Victoria (EGV), Melbourne. Location: EGV rooms, 170 Wattletree Rd, Malvern
Advanced Class (PT23) - American Eagle - 10-12 February 2026
This listing is only for students intending to take the Embroiderer's Guild of Victoria Workshop with Phillipa Turnbull on 10-12 February 2026 in Melbourne, Australia Date: 10-12 February 2026Host: The Embroiderers Guild Victoria (Australia)Location: Embroiderers Guild Victoria (EGV), Melbourne. Location: EGV rooms, 170 Wattletree Rd, Malvern Please choose between the...
Films
Film: Muncaster Castle - A Needlework Study
Film: Dunollie Castle - The castle, the clan, the textile collection
The Gawthorpe Textile Collection (Post-film Q&A with Rachel Midgley)
Rachel Kay Shuttleworth - Her Life & Legacy (Post-film Q&A with Lord Shuttleworth)
Film: Rachel Kay-Shuttleworth: Her Life & Legacy
Film: The Gawthorpe Textile Collection with Curator Rachel Midgley
