Jacobean Leaf Kit

Jacobean Leaf Kit

by Phillipa Turnbull

A crewel work kit suitable for beginner embroiderers.  Inspired by historic bed hangings at Eyam Hall in Derbyshire, the Jacobean Leaf is a small but wonderfully detailed celebration of traditional crewel work. Worked in beautiful Appletons wool, it combines soft shading, Ermine Stitch and seven variations of Laid & Couched Work.

A manageable project packed with Jacobean colour, texture and history.

  • Everything Included
  • Historic British Design
  • Easy-to-follow Instructions
  • Heritage-grade Materials
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About This Design

The Jacobean Leaf was inspired by an early English design Phillipa first discovered on a pair of historic crewel work bed hangings at Eyam Hall in Derbyshire.

Since that first encounter, Phillipa has studied variations of the same distinctive motif in historic bed hangings and textile collections across Britain and the USA, including examples in Wales, Scotland, Northern England and Williamsburg.

Her interpretation brings together a wonderful collection of historic crewel work stitches from the late 17th and early 18th centuries. You’ll work Long & Short Stitch as soft shading, Crewel Stem, French Knots, Ermine Stitch and seven different variations of Laid & Couched Work, including the particularly beautiful Trellis Stitch.

Despite the variety of techniques, this is a wonderfully manageable design. The instructions take you through the embroidery in a carefully considered order, allowing you to build your crewel work skills as the Jacobean Leaf gradually comes to life.

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 Linen Twill
  • 16 Appletons Crewel Wool Skeins
  • 4 Needles (for double and single thread)
  • A4 Colour Poster
  • A4 Stitch Chart
  • 37-page Instruction Booklet
  • Our 'Essential Guide to Crewel Work' booklet

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Meet Your Tutor

Phillipa Turnbull

United Kingdom

The founder of The Crewel Work Company, Phillipa has over 30 years of experience as an embroidery tutor. Phillipa's style of teaching is fun and relaxed and packed with Crewel Work tips and tricks to get you feeling confident with your needle.

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