The Crewel Work Company Mellerstain Stag Kit

Level 1 (Beginner)

This kit has been created with newcomers to crewel embroidery in mind yet its simple but classic Jacobean-inspired design will appeal to embroiderers of all skill levels. This is a very simple kit and it is perfect for the nervous embroidery newbie. Just enough of each of six embroidery stitches to introduce you to crewel embroidery. Enjoy!

• Linen size: 12 x 14"
• Design size: 6 1/2 x 7”

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

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 A5 box to keep everything in