'Little Bird' Jacobean Crewel Work Embroidery Kit Stumpwork Embroidery Kits

'Little Bird' Jacobean Crewel Work Embroidery Kit Stumpwork Embroidery KitsTechniques 3 outline stitches Long & short shading Satin stitch 3 decorative stitches Fits 8 inch (20cm) hoop With natural linen twill And natural dyed wool The term crewel work means embroidery with crewel wool threads on any fabric. The word Jacobean describes the style of the design influenced by English crewel work designs of the early 17th century. Jacobean crewel work is always stitched on natural coloured pure linen twill fabric. Birds are seen

Goldwork Embroidery - Techniques and Projects

Each has a template and extensive instructions for preparation

Introduction to fabric

14x14 inch Edinburgh linen (35 TPI)

3 outline stitches

The straight blades are particularly good for cutting gold threads as the blades slip in between coils of wire easily and cleanly

The kit explores cutwork (where areas of the fabric are cut away) and eyelets (small decorative holes)

The kit explores traditional crewel work stitches: stem stitch

The kit explores pulled work (where the linen fabric is pulled into lacy patterns)

Blackwork Embroidery - Techniques and Projects

as well as how to stretch and prepare fabrics

Becky Quine