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Jacobean Hunt Kit

Our best-selling advanced design, the Jacobean Hunt is an absolute masterclass in 17th Century embroidery. 

Sink your needle into an extravagant array of stitches as you complete this joyful hunting scene.

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Sustainably sourced materials supporting traditional crafts

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
  • 39 Appletons Crewel Wool Skeins
  • 5 x Needles (for double and single thread, plus a beading needle)
  • Beads
  • 24-page Stitch Instruction Booklet
  • A3 Stitch Charts
  • A3 Colour Poster
  • Our 'Essential Guide to Crewel Work' booklet

Pairs well with

Jacobean Hunt

The amazing health benefits of practicing embroidery

  • Lowers blood pressure

    Embroidery calms the nervous system, promotes relaxation, and contributes to lower blood pressure, reducing stress for improved well-being.

  • Regulates breath

    Engaging in embroidery encourages mindful, rhythmic stitching, promoting focused breathing patterns that can induce a sense of calm and relaxation.

  • Calms nervous system

    Embroidery, with its repetitive and rhythmic hand movements, engages the parasympathetic nervous system, promoting relaxation and reducing stress levels.

  • Form deep social bonds

    Our online community fosters connection through a shared creative space, encouraging communication and supporting the exchange of ideas, nurturing deep social bonds among members.

You might be wondering

What size is the design?

Design size: 37 x 41 cm (14½ x 16 in)
Linen size: 57 x 61 cm (22½ x 24 in)

What stitches are featured in the design?

Bayeaux, Brick, Laid and Couched Work, Closed Fly Stitch, French Knots, Leaf, Crewel Stem, Satin, Long and Short as ‘soft shading’, Seeding, and Raised Satin

What else will I need?

We recommend using a Hands Free Seat Frame with an 8 or 10 inch hoop and with paddle base or table clamp. Alternatively you may prefer to use a Slate Frame or other frame of your choice. You will also need a pair of scissors and a thimble if you use one

How long will it take me?

Everyone stitches at different speeds and tensions but as a guide, this design should take around 30 hours.

How we give back

We are passionate about keeping embroidery alive for future generations and supporting the talented artisans and dedicated technicians involved in their care.

To do this, where possible, we donate a percentage of the proceeds of the sale of our kits to the castle, country house, or institution that the original embroidery belongs to.

With this donation, we specifically support the care and safe-housing of the historic embroidery, as well as the training of staff involved in its upkeep.

Delivery & Returns

We offer free delivery on all UK Orders over £100 and all International orders over £250.

UK orders are sent by 2nd class 'Signed For' delivery ~ 2-3 Working Days. Orders under £100. Orders over 2kg are sent with DPD.

International orders are sent Untracked or Tracked with Royal Mail, or with DPD. Live rates are calculated at check out depending on the size of your order.

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Customer Reviews

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Sheila Laurens
Beautiful as always

I purchased this for my husband, I think this is his 4th kit. He loves them and they always look amazing. People comment on the colours of the wools

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Elizabeth Wilkinson
Yet another fantastic piece

Not the kit but the design. This is the design (used with permission) on my daughters wedding dress using Appletons wools. A different use besides cushons frames etc

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Robin Wells
My fourth embroidery

Still haven’t finished it. Going slowly in search of regular neat stitches not my strong point. This design has entertaining variety of stitches. Gone slightly off piste with the colours. Simply love it. Might make a stool cover. This is the most relaxing occupation! I highly recommend it

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MARK DUMONT
Jacobean Hunt Kit

This is my first attempt at crewel and it couldn’t be more pleasurable. There are some excellent tutorials on line to help with technique. The fabric is an absolute pleasure to work on and the colors are just terrific. As you can see I’m very happy.

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Cheryl Weber
Jacobean

Absolutely beautiful kit, packaged well with written instruction. Eager to begin