The Crewel Work Company Rabbits

This pretty scene is a detail taken from a larger tree of life design worked in classic 17th Century crewel work colours. Jacobean green, deep red, rich gold, soft browns, indigo blues - gorgeous, rich natural colours and so easy on the eye.

The Rabbits kit has been created with the beginner in mind, albeit one who enjoys a variety of stitches. Enjoy learning seven traditional Crewel Work stitches with this bold and joyful Jacobean design.

• Linen size 14 1/2 x 12”
• Design size 5 1/2 x 5 1/2”

Stitches:
Crewel Stem, Seeding, Laid and Couched Work, Long & Short as ‘soft shading’, Raised Satin, French Knots, Closed 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
• 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