Greedy Squirrel

Greedy Squirrel

by Phillipa Turnbull

Bring the charming Greedy Squirrel to life with this complete materials kit. Inspired by early 20th-century English crewelwork, this design captures a red squirrel nibbling in its woodland home.

Ideal for stitchers building their skills, the project progresses from simple stitches to the challenge of creating a spiky tail and smoothly blended body. Includes all the wools, linen, and needles needed to complete this delightful woodland scene.

Stitch instructions and charts are provided in Crewelwork Then & Now, available separately on our website.

Linen size: 41 x 50 cm
Materials Pack & Book: Includes Printed linen, 26 x Wool Skeins, 4 x Crewel Needles, Beading Needle, Beads, sewing thread PLUS Crewelwork: Then & Now Book
Materials Pack includes: Printed linen, 26 x Wool Skeins, 4 x Crewel Needles, Beading Needle, Beads, sewing thread
Printed linen includes: linen only

Intermediate

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Phillipa Turnbull

United Kingdom

The founder of the The Crewel Work Company, Phillipa has over 30 years of experience as an embroidery tutor. She leads a fun and relaxed session packed with Crewel Work tips and tricks to get you feeling confident with your needle.

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