The Crewel Work Company Redwork Parrot
- Brand: The Crewel Work Company
- Product Code: The Crewel Work Company Redwork Parrot
- Availability: Out Of Stock
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$119.00
This cheerful bird is a detail in an altar frontal, circa 1650. Believed to be a ‘travelling’ altar frontal, the piece was created for Catholic services during a time of conflict and religious uncertainty in the mid 17th Century. The whole original altar frontal was embroidered using natural cochineal-dyed fine red embroidery wool. The same fine quality natural cochineal hand-dyed wool is also included in this kit.
Linen size: 16.5 x 16.5 inches, 42 x 42 cm
Design size: 6 x 10.5 inches, 15 x 27 cm
Stitches: Holbein, Crewel Stem, Seeding, Long & Short Buttonhole, Corded Long & Short Roumanian, Satin Stitch, Detached Chain and Detached Fly
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
- Specially dyed, natural red cochineal-dyed fine 2-ply embroidery wool
- 2 x bespoke gold-plated needles (single thread)
- 2 x polished nickel crewel needles (double thread)
- A smart A4 box to keep everything in