Whether you refer to it as crewel or Jacobean, this free form of surface embroidery has been around for centuries and is still very popular among needle artists today. Learn how to be creative with fabric, threads, beads, and alternative stitches, with ten most beautiful crewel embroidery kits with a fresh take on Jacobean embroidery.
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1. A Rabbit Summer Crewel Embroidery Kit
Let’s start with a gorgeous kit from Melbury Hill’s range of crewel embroidery kits. All kits are made from top quality British materials, Scotish linen, appleton wools, full written and pictorial instructions and of course a suitable needle to complete your project. The designs are based on period artwork, with Melbury Hill’s own ideas and expressions.
2. Life in a Slow Lane Crewel Kit
‘Life in the Slow Lane’ is a crewel embroidery kit inspirred from nature and its seasons, giving us hope for a better future to come. The kit contains white linen union fabric with the design printed on it, Appletons wools, Madeira gold metallic, needles, and full written and visual instructions to complete the project.
3. Cottage Garden Embroidery Kit
Stitch your own beautiful cottage garden with this relaxing hand embroidery kit. The design includes elegant delphiniums, colourful larkspurs and a pretty pink anemone against a fresh and summery pre-printed background. The kit gives you the chance to learn and practice an interesting variety of stitches including split stitch, chain stitch and back stitch and couching.
4. The Auricula Collector Kit
The Auricula Collector is a great kit for the Intermediate stitcher or a beginner who would like to extend their skills in crewel work. Combining Art Nouveau artwork and horticulture, this is a stunning kit to add to your collection.
5. An English Bouquet Crewel Embroidery Kit
Stitch an English bouquet with another stunning crewel kit from Needlewoman Studio. This design is worked in Appletons wool and embroidered onto a soft white linen union fabric. The kit includes all wool, needle, and full written and visual instructions.
6. Florence Hanging Heart Embroidery Kit
Make your own wildflower heart with this hand embroidery kit. Made from high quality 100% wool felt and finished with natural linen ribbon. The heart will make a lovely decoration for your home or a gift for your dear ones.
7. The Royal Park Embroidery Kit
Another gorgeous design based on period artwork from Melbury Hill. This crewel embroidery kit comes with full written instructions, linen twill from Scotland, Appleton wools, and a suitable needle to complete your project.
8. The Galanthus Collector Embroidery Kit
A fantastic snowdrop crewel embroidery kit suitable for beginners keen to learn about the wonders of fine crewelwork. This kit comes with high-quality materials, 100% original linen twill, Appletons wool, and full instructions.
9. Hearts and Squirrels Embroidery Kit
An all-occasion crewelwork kit will look beautiful on your Christmas tree or as a decoration around the house at any time of the year. Seven easy and fun crewelwork techniques, great for the beginner who has experience in surface embroidery or for those who have worked with crewel techniques before.
10. Masquerade Crewel Embroidery Kit
A crewel embroidery kit from the Needlewoman’s Studio entitled Masquerade. The kit contains the design hand drawn onto soft white linen union fabric and comes complete with Appletons wools and needle. Full comprehensive instructions and photographs are included in the kit.
11. Clover Meadow Embroidery Kit
Stitch your own clover meadow with this relaxing hand embroidery kit. The design includes cow parsley, white and purple clovers, and delicate chamomile flowers rambling against a richly colored background. The embroidery gives you the chance to learn and practice the split stitch, chain stitch, and back stitch, along with French knots and Bullion Knots.
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