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Feller Unicorn Kit
This regal design, featuring a Unicorn passant, is taken from a Charles II (reign 1660-1685) embroidered mirror frame, which was part of the important Micheál & Elizabeth Feller Collection. The majority of the collection was donated to the Ashmolean Museum in Oxford in 2014 but this wonderful 17th century frame remained in their Upper Slaughter Manor home, finally being sold at auction in 2021. The Unicorn design is part of a series of kits, including the Feller Peach Tree, which have been reimagined by Kate Barlow in raised embroidery techniques. It offers the intermediate+ stitcher the chance to experience a...
This regal design, featuring a Unicorn passant, is taken from a Charles II (reign 1660-1685) embroidered mirror frame, which was part of the important Micheál...
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Dunollie Rose & Honeysuckle Kit
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...
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,...
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Dunollie Borage & Pansy Kit
Created in a vibrant array of DeVere silk threads and Japanese metal thread, the Borage & Pansy design joins our Dunollie Castle Collection. Another stunning creation by Deborah Wilding, this design is a celebration of classical Elizabethan silk and metal thread embroidery.This design recreates an incredible set of embroidered fragments belonging to the MacDougall of Dunollie Preservation Trust at Dunollie Castle near Oban, and features a quartet of British flowers - Borage, Rose, Pansy and a spectacular bright green leaf to balance. A selection of stitches and techniques can be mastered with this design, including silk shading, Block Shading, Herringbone...
Created in a vibrant array of DeVere silk threads and Japanese metal thread, the Borage & Pansy design joins our Dunollie Castle Collection. Another stunning...
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The Dunollie Thistle Kit
This sparkling goldwork design of an iconic Scottish thistle, has been created by embroidery tutor and artist Zina Kazban. Inspired by an early-19th Century tartan suit, from Dunollie Castle, Oban–seat of the MacDougall Clan–the thistle design incorporates an incredible array of unusual goldwork stitches and techniques.The kit includes high-quality, British-made materials carefully selected to match the original artefact, with premium linen chosen for its stitchability. Through a variety of padding, couching, satin stitch, and embellishment techniques, you’ll bring this historic emblem to life.By stitching this design, you directly support the preservation of Scottish textile heritage and the work of the...
This sparkling goldwork design of an iconic Scottish thistle, has been created by embroidery tutor and artist Zina Kazban. Inspired by an early-19th Century tartan...
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Velvet Lovebirds
Velvet Lovebirds is a striking embroidery design featuring a vibrant pair of lovebirds resting amongst blossoms and foliage. Reinterpreted by Phillipa Turnbull from a velvet embroidery in our collection, the design combines bold colour, intricate stitch placement and beautifully textured surfaces to create a richly atmospheric piece inspired by traditional Arts & Crafts embroidery.
Velvet Lovebirds is a striking embroidery design featuring a vibrant pair of lovebirds resting amongst blossoms and foliage. Reinterpreted by Phillipa Turnbull from a velvet...
