Bluebird Embroidery Company Crewel Work Clock

Learn the beautiful embroidery technique of Crewel Work to create this pretty clock design. Appleton wool threads in vibrant tones of yellow, orange, brown and green are used to build up the design onto a background of printed half-panama cotton linen fabric which is then mounted around board and the clock mechanism added.

This simple design will introduce you to many of the stitches and techniques which are essential in the art of Crewel Work embroidery including: split stitch, shaded fly stitch, shaded laid work, long and short stitch, woven bars, bullion knots, block shading, turkey rug stitch and french knots. This design also features instructions on mounting embroidery work around board, slip stitching to a backing board and adding a clock mechanism.

This kit includes all of the threads, fabrics and needles required to complete this charming hand embroidery design and the clear instruction booklet with step by step photographs will guide you easily through your project.

Materials included in the kit: Printed half-panama cotton fanric, calico fabric, Appletons wool, size 24 chenille needles, size 13 chenille needle, size 24 tapestry needle, curved needle 21, button thread, mount board and clock mechanism.

Difficulty level: Intermediate

Design dimensions: 17.5cm x 17.5cm

Additional equipment required: 10 inch ring frame or embroidery hoop, embroidery scissors, paper scissors or craft knife, double sided sellotape, stiletto tool, knitting needle or similar object and a AA battery.