Thistle & Rose

$215.00

Crewel work embroidery kit

The embroidery kit includes everything you need to complete the design.

The embroidery design measures 33cm (13”) square.

Thistle & Rose features a symetrical bouquet of thistles, roses and clover flowers. It is embroidered in shades of dusky pink, soft greens and blue-grey as a backdrop for vibrant blue thistle flowers. Accents of sparkly, metallic silver thread add highlights to the design.

The shape and size of the panel is perfect for a square pillow, which is what I did with mine. It would look equally stunning framed or make a fabulous large work bag.

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IN THIS KIT YOU WILL FIND:

  • INSTRUCTION BOOKLET with detailed, step-by-step instructions

  • Natural linen twill with the embroidery design marked for your convenience

  • 28 skeins of Appleton’s crewel wool

  • 2 metallic threads

  • Sewing thread

  • 5 needles

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The design for Thistle & Rose is strongly inspired by the work of May Morris, the daughter of William Morris, who’s work I greatly admire. I can always find inspiration in the swirling, organic shapes and patterns used by May Morris both in her textile and embroidery designs. Thistle & Rose is particularly inspired by one of the first embroideries I fell in love with titled 'Vase' by May Morris.

Crewel work embroidery kit

The embroidery kit includes everything you need to complete the design.

The embroidery design measures 33cm (13”) square.

Thistle & Rose features a symetrical bouquet of thistles, roses and clover flowers. It is embroidered in shades of dusky pink, soft greens and blue-grey as a backdrop for vibrant blue thistle flowers. Accents of sparkly, metallic silver thread add highlights to the design.

The shape and size of the panel is perfect for a square pillow, which is what I did with mine. It would look equally stunning framed or make a fabulous large work bag.

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IN THIS KIT YOU WILL FIND:

  • INSTRUCTION BOOKLET with detailed, step-by-step instructions

  • Natural linen twill with the embroidery design marked for your convenience

  • 28 skeins of Appleton’s crewel wool

  • 2 metallic threads

  • Sewing thread

  • 5 needles

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The design for Thistle & Rose is strongly inspired by the work of May Morris, the daughter of William Morris, who’s work I greatly admire. I can always find inspiration in the swirling, organic shapes and patterns used by May Morris both in her textile and embroidery designs. Thistle & Rose is particularly inspired by one of the first embroideries I fell in love with titled 'Vase' by May Morris.

** Intermediate **

Thistle & Rose 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.

The design is stitched with 26 shades of Appleton’s crewel wool and silver metallic threads onto light taupe linen twill. The embroidery is stitched using 26 mostly common embroidery stitches. The detailed instructions will help guide you step-by-step through the project; however, you might find it helpful to have a stitch directory at hand as individual stitches are not included in the diagrams.

Stitches Used:

Back stitch | Blanket stitch |Bullion knot | Burden stitch | Chain stitch | Colonial knot | Couching | Cretan stitch | Double herringbone stitch | Heavy chain stitch | Herring bone stitch | Fly stitch | French knot | Knotted pearl stitch | Laid trellis | Long & short stitch | Long & short blanket stitch | Raised stem band | Rhodes stitch | Satin stitch | Split back stitch | Stem stitch | Surface satin stitch | Straight stitch | Whipped back stitch | Whipping

YOU WILL ALSO NEED:

  • 50cm (20”) wide tape slate frame; 1m x 2cm wide (40” x 3/4”) cotton tape and thin cord for lacing

    OR 45cm (18”) square stretcher frame and thumbtacks

  • Beeswax

  • Mellor or dressmakers’ awl

  • Embroidery scissors

  • Sharp lead pencil (mechanical pencil)

Please NOTE; it is not recommended to use a hoop (ring frame) for this project due to the size and use of metallic threads.