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Rabbits at Dawn Kit

by Phillipa Turnbull

Jump into spring with the Rabbits at Dawn kit featuring playful rabbits leaping over a pastural scene. 

Stitched in the Jacobean-style using an array of crewel techniques, this design makes for the perfect christening gift or present for a small child.

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Exceptional Quality

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
  • 8 Appletons Crewel Wool Skeins
  • 5 x Needles (for double and single thread, plus a beading needle)
  • Beads
  • 24-page Stitch Instruction Booklet
  • A4 Stitch Chart
  • A4 Colour Poster
  • Our 'Essential Guide to Crewel Work' booklet

Video Tutorial Includes

  • 2 hours 15 minutes of on-demand, step-by-step instructions to help you each step of the way
  • Your own personal dashboard holding all of your video guides
  • Lifetime access
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Rabbits at Dawn

Meet Your Tutor

Phillipa Turnbull

United Kingdom

The founder of the business over 30 years ago, Phillipa has experienced the ups and downs of the embroidery industry. As well as tutoring, and overseeing both teams, Phillipa drives product development.

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: 10 x 22 cm (4 x 9 in)
Linen size: 30 x 42 cm (12 x 16½ in)

What stitches are featured in the design?

Crewel Stem, Satin, Laid & Couched Work, Long & Short as ‘soft shading’, Seeding, Raised Satin, Spider’s Web, and French Knots

What else will I need?

We recommend using a Hands Free Seat Frame with an 6 or 8 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 6 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.

VISIT OUR DELIVERY PAGE FOR MORE INFORMATION.

Customer Reviews

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Stefania Braglia
Perfect kit

I’m very happy with the kit and the three Rabbits are lovely. I haven’t turned it into a cushion yet as I had no time but will soon

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Lin Duncan
Beautiful

It is beautiful! Thank you! I have not not been able to start the kit yet. I had a stroke. I am doing so much better and plan on working on the piece you sent me! It will help me get my hand-eye coordination soon. I love the pattern!

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Sally
Absolutely beautiful

I am still fairly new to this beautiful craft and these kits have given me confidence to learn, and move forward, at a pace that works. All the kits are superb and the Rabbits At Dawn makes me smile every time I look at it.

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Kimberly

Loved this project! It was all you would imagine it to be.

Thank you for creating such beautiful work, Phillipa!

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J.
Beautiful xx

So beautiful xxx I have been meaning to start the kit for ages but have been unwell, but am going to start today x the kit is packaged so beautifully and you can tell how much love and care has gone into not only the design but also the presentation of the kit xx thank you 🙏 next purchase will be the course! 🥰