SCARLET GLORY

from $55.00

Crewel Embroidery Kit

Scarlet Glory features a vibrant, exotic-looking floral pattern. A large flower shape sits in the middle surrounded by sprigs of flowers and foliage that fill the space. The embroidery is stitched using a colour palette of burnt orange, terra cotta and pinks to give it a warm, contemporary appearance.

The embroidery design measures 25cm (10") square.

The embroidery is stitched in 19 shades of Appleton’s crewel wool on ivory Italian linen, using 25 different embroidery stitches to create textures and patterns within the design.

The Full Kit includes everything you need to complete the embroidery, or you can choose the Pattern Pack with instructions and printed linen only.

Kit Options:

Crewel Embroidery Kit

The embroidery design measures 25cm (10") square.

The embroidery is stitched in 19 shades of Appleton’s crewel wool on ivory Italian linen, using 25 different embroidery stitches to create textures and patterns within the design.

The Full Kit includes everything you need to complete the embroidery, or you can choose the Pattern Pack with instructions and printed linen only.

FULL KIT INCLUDES:

INSTRUCTION BOOKLET with detailed, step by step instructions and diagrams
Italian linen with the embroidery design printed, ready to stitch.
3 needles
19 shades of Appleton’s crewel wool
Please Note: This kit does NOT include supplies to make the pillow shown.

PATTERN PACK INCLUDES:

INSTRUCTION BOOKLET with detailed, step-by-step instructions
Ivory linen with the embroidery design marked for your convenience

YOU WILL ALSO NEED:

50cm (20”) wide slate frame, 90cm x 1.5cm (36” x 5/8”) wide cotton tape, strong thread for lacing
OR 40cm (16”) embroidery hoop with deep sides and the inner ring bound.

Scarlet Glory featured in issue 128 of Inspirations magazine.

** Intermediate **

Scarlet Glory is suitable for embroiders with some experience. This is an ideal project if you are familiar with crewel work and are looking to further develop your skills.

Traditional crewel work is a feast of exotic flowers and fanciful foliage - which I really love.
Crewel embroidery was often used to decorate large bed hangings with extravagant floral patterns and I wanted Scarlet Glory to look as if it is perhaps a fragment of a much larger piece. I chose to embroider the design in brilliant shades of colour to give it a more modern look.

The shape and size of the panel is perfect for a square pillow, which is what I did with mine. You can find the FREE instant Download Pattern for the Simple Edge Pillow HERE.

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