The Crewel Work Company Tree of Life

Level 3 (Advanced)

The Tree of Life design is symbolic of eternal life throughout the world. This charming scene includes the two intertwining trees with exotic and British plants, vines, flowers, a hound and rabbits, all in an idyllic scene reminiscent of the Jacobean era in the 17th Century. Stitches and colours from this time are used in this design.

• Linen size: 28 x 22 inches (71 x 55 cm)
• Design size: 22 x 16 inches (55 x 40 cm)

Stitches:
Long & Short as ‘soft shading’, Crewel Stem Stitch, Satin Stitch, French Knots.

Included in the Kit: 

• Easy-to-follow, detailed and illustrated, step-by-step instructions drawn from Phillipa’s extensive research and teaching experience
• Our booklet ‘The Essential Guide for Newcomers to Crewel Work’ – handy hints, getting started, needle threading, etc.
• Historically accurate ‘Z’ twist Jacobean Linen Twill woven in Scotland exlusively for The Crewel Work Company, and expertly printed with the design outline, stitch direction and length guide
• Detailed, full-size Stitch Chart mapping every stitch and colour
• Whole Appleton’s 2-ply crewel embroidery wools in numberred skeins to match the easy-to-follow Stitch Chart
• 2 x bespoke gold-plated needles (single thread)
• 2 x polished nickel crewel needles (double thread)
• A smart A4 box to keep everything in