Dunollie Rose & Honeysuckle Kit

Dunollie Rose & Honeysuckle Kit

by Deborah Wilding

A re-imagined version of a previously available design, the Dunolle Rose & Honeysuckle brings to life a collection of 17th century fragments from Dunollie Castle, Scotland. 

Created by Deborah Wilding and part of a pair of designs from the same historic embroidery, this vibrant floral spray features a rose, honeysuckle and three balancing leaves in an array of acid greens, all put together in a classical Elizabethan arrangement to mimic the original.

Stitched in a rich selection of thirteen shades of DeVere silks and vibrant Japanese gold thread, this design offers a project rich in colour and texture. Practice Elizabethan Spider’s Web, Elizabethan Braid Stitch, Surface Couching, Ladder Stitch, Herringbone, Reversed Chain, Long & Short Shading, Block Shading, and Split Stitch.

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Embroidered floral design on a beige fabric background
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Close-up of embroidered floral design with pink flower, green leaves, and gold thread on beige fabric.
Close-up of detailed floral embroidery with pink flower and gold leaves on beige fabric.
Close-up of embroidered floral design with gold thread on fabric
Embroidered floral design on a beige fabric background
Close-up of an embroidered floral design on fabric with a pink flower and gold branch.
Close-up of embroidered flowers with gold accents on beige fabric
Close-up of embroidered floral design with pink flower, green leaves, and gold thread on beige fabric.
Close-up of detailed floral embroidery with pink flower and gold leaves on beige fabric.
Close-up of embroidered floral design with gold thread on fabric

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Kit Includes

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.

  • Pure Evenweave Linen
  • Calico Backing Fabric
  • 13 DeVere Silk Threads
  • Gilt Thread
  • 3 Needles
  • 24-page Stitch Instruction Booklet
  • A4 Stitch Chart
  • A4 Colour Poster

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Embroidered floral design on a beige fabric background
Close-up of an embroidered floral design on fabric with a pink flower and gold branch.
Close-up of embroidered flowers with gold accents on beige fabric
Close-up of embroidered floral design with pink flower, green leaves, and gold thread on beige fabric.
Close-up of detailed floral embroidery with pink flower and gold leaves on beige fabric.
Close-up of embroidered floral design with gold thread on fabric

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Supporting the Dunollie Preservation Trust

Each purchase of this kit provides much-needed income to conserve historic embroideries at Dunollie Castle, in Oban Scotland.

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Origins of the Design

Elizabethan Fragments from Dunollie Castle

Dating from the late 16th century/earl 17th century, this lavish piece of embroidery showcases extravagant silk work at its best. Many well preserved fragments remain of the original artefact as well as the larger section shown here.

For her recreation, Deborah has chosen the quartet of flowers featuring a rose, pansy, and borage, all of which come together in a beautiful composition of stitch and colour.

The MacDougalls of Dunollie, like other Scottish noble families at the time, were adopting English trends following the Union of the Crowns. This piece of embroidery may have been part of a fashionable bodice typical of the time, with its coloured silks, and luxurious gold metallic thread.

Meet Your Tutor

Deborah Wilding

United Kingdom

Deborah Wilding is a distinguished embroidery artist. With a background in fine arts, Deborah has developed a keen eye for detail and a deep appreciation for the natural world, which is reflected in her exquisite embroidery designs.

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