This kit supports the Glamis Textile Collection
Each purchase of this kit provides much-needed income to conserve historic embroideries at Glamis Castle, in Angus Scotland.
View the CollectionLady Arbella's Stomacher Kit
by
Deborah Wilding
Inspired by the richly embroidered stomacher in a 16th-century portrait at Glamis Castle, this striking design by Deborah Wilding captures the splendour of Tudor court dress. The painting of Lady Arbella Stuart, once considered a potential successor to Elizabeth I, provides the historical inspiration for this remarkable piece.
Worked in silk and metal threads, the kit explores a range of decorative stitches and goldwork techniques, including padded satin stitch, laid work, couching, French knots, applying pearls, beads, gilt plate, pearl purl, and passing thread. Proceeds from this kit support the Glamis Castle Textile Collection.
Intermediate
Kit Includes
Kit Includes
The materials in this kit have been carefully chosen for their exceptional quality from providers we know and trust, all of whom are based and manufacture in the UK. All of our kits come with a threads guarantee – if you run out of a particular thread (or it finds its way into the mount of a furry friend!), we will replace it free of charge, you just cover the shipping.
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100% Silk Fabric
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Calico Backing Fabric
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Silk Threads in 9 shades
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3 Types of Metal Thread
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Needles
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Gold-plated Miyuki Beads
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Freshwater 'Nugget' Pearl
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Stitch Instructions
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Colour Chart
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A4 Colour Poster
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Postcards of each Design
Video Tutorial
Video Tutorial
Additional Kit Information
Additional Kit Information
Tracked Shipping
Secure delivery, flat rate postage
Money Back Guarantee
30 day guarantee on all kit orders
Exceptional Quality
Sustainably sourced materials supporting traditional crafts
About the Design
Glamis Stomacher
What size is the design?
Design size:
9 cm (H) x 8.6 cm (W)
3.54 in (H) x 3.39 in (W)
Fabric size:
25 cm square
9.84 in square
What stitches are featured in the design?
Stitches:Padded Satin, Closed Fly, Laid Work, Back Stitch, Burden Stitch, Couching, French Knots.
Techniques: Applying Gilt Plate, Pearl Purl, pearls and beads, and Passing Thread.
What else will I need?
A 6 or 8 inch embroidery hoop with paddle or barrel clamp base. You can purchase a frame here.
How we give back
How we give back
We are passionate about keeping embroidery alive for future generations and supporting the talented artisans as well as the collection owners and arts industry professionals involved in their care.
Where possible, we donate (based on the sale price) directly to the castle, country house, or institution that the original embroidery belongs to.
With this donation, we specifically support the care and conservation of the original historic embroideries in the respective collection, as well as the training of staff involved in its upkeep.
Where possible, we donate (based on the sale price) directly to the castle, country house, or institution that the original embroidery belongs to.
With this donation, we specifically support the care and conservation of the original historic embroideries in the respective collection, as well as the training of staff involved in its upkeep.
Delivery & Returns
Delivery & Returns
We ship worldwide from our studio in Cumbria, England. All physical orders are sent using tracked delivery services.
UK DELIVERY — £4.95
Tracked delivery, usually arriving within 2–3 working days of dispatch.
EU DELIVERY — £12.95
Currently available to France, the Netherlands, Ireland, Italy and Belgium. Delivery to other EU countries is temporarily paused while we complete new packaging registrations.
Visit our Delivery page for full international shipping information.
View the Glamis Castle Collection
How We Give Back
To Castles, Country Houses & Institutions
Where possible we donate 10% of the proceeds of the sale of a kit to the castle, country house, or institution that the original embroidery belongs to and to support the up keep of the original embroidery.
The amazing health benefits of practicing embroidery
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Lowers blood pressure
Embroidery calms the nervous system, promotes relaxation, and contributes to lower blood pressure, reducing stress for improved well-being.
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Regulates breath
Engaging in embroidery encourages mindful, rhythmic stitching, promoting focused breathing patterns that can induce a sense of calm and relaxation.
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Calms nervous system
Embroidery, with its repetitive and rhythmic hand movements, engages the parasympathetic nervous system, promoting relaxation and reducing stress levels.
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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.
