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Lady Anne's Flowers Kit

by Phillipa Turnbull

The Lady Anne's Flowers is one of our all-time favourite designs. Replicated from a 17th Century pillowe in our own historic crewel work collection, this design offers a window to a time when embroidery experienced a surge in popularity in Britain.

Rich in colour and extravagantly stitched, this design represents the best of historic British crewel work.

Intermediate

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Exceptional Quality

Sustainably sourced materials supporting traditional crafts

Kit Includes

Time invested in needlework should be honored with the best quality materials. All the materials in this kit have been selected for their quality and historic integrity and with longevity in mind, so that your finished piece will become a treasured heirloom for many generations to come.

  • Pure linen twill
  • 29 Appletons Crewel Wool Skeins
  • 4 Needles (for double & single thread)
  • 24-page Stitch Instruction Booklet
  • A3 Stitch Charts
  • A3 Colour Poster
  • Our 'Essential Guide to Crewel Work' booklet

Pairs well with

Lady Anne's Flowers

Meet Your Tutor

Phillipa Turnbull

United Kingdom

The founder of the business over 30 years ago, Phillipa has experienced the ups and downs of the embroidery industry. As well as tutoring, and overseeing both teams, Phillipa drives product development.

The amazing health benefits of practicing embroidery

  • Lowers blood pressure

    Embroidery calms the nervous system, promotes relaxation, and contributes to lower blood pressure, reducing stress for improved well-being.

  • Regulates breath

    Engaging in embroidery encourages mindful, rhythmic stitching, promoting focused breathing patterns that can induce a sense of calm and relaxation.

  • Calms nervous system

    Embroidery, with its repetitive and rhythmic hand movements, engages the parasympathetic nervous system, promoting relaxation and reducing stress levels.

  • Form deep social bonds

    Our online community fosters connection through a shared creative space, encouraging communication and supporting the exchange of ideas, nurturing deep social bonds among members.

You might be wondering

What size is the design?

Design size: 25 x 25 cm (10 x 10 in)
Linen size: 45 x 45 cm (17¾ x 17¾ in)

What stitches are featured in the design?

Raised Satin, Crewel Stem, Seeding, Closed Fly, Leaf, French Knots, Lazy Daisy, and Long and Short as ‘soft shading'

What else will I need?

We recommend using a Hands Free Seat Frame with an 8 inch hoop and with paddle base or table clamp. Alternatively you may prefer to use a Slate Frame or other frame of your choice. You will also need a pair of scissors and a thimble if you use one.

How long will it take me?

Everyone stitches at different speeds and tensions but as a guide, this design should take around 10 hours.

How we give back

We are passionate about keeping embroidery alive for future generations and supporting the talented artisans and dedicated technicians involved in their care.

To do this, where possible, we donate a percentage of the proceeds of the sale of our kits to the castle, country house, or institution that the original embroidery belongs to.

With this donation, we specifically support the care and safe-housing of the historic embroidery, as well as the training of staff involved in its upkeep.

Delivery & Returns

We offer free delivery on all UK Orders over £100 and all International orders over £250.

UK orders are sent by 2nd class 'Signed For' delivery ~ 2-3 Working Days. Orders under £100. Orders over 2kg are sent with DPD.

International orders are sent Untracked or Tracked with Royal Mail, or with DPD. Live rates are calculated at check out depending on the size of your order.

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Customer Reviews

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Tara Caffrey

Lady Anne's Flowers Kit

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Annette Erikson
Lady Anne’s Flowers

Love all your kits. It is always exciting to receive it. Spend the first couple of days looking at the colors and reviewing the instructions.

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LESLEY LOCKHART
Thank you......

This kit was a companion to me right through covid . I followed your company through that period and felt I knew you all .
I love Appleby ..so was also transported there.
My almost - finished kit festered in a cupboard for a 18 months or so .. until yesterday . We had a 'Finish That Project Day' at Brodick Castle Ranger Centre , organised by Arran Visual Arts. I completed my Lady Anne's Flowers and am so pleased.
Thank you for introducing me to Crewel Work .
Wishing you all the very best in the future..., Lesley Lockhart, Isle of Arran

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Marie Kennedy
Newest addition

Have not start yet but fingers are itching to and my eyes have feasted on the beautiful colors. Another great buy from a wonderful company.

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Jenine Lindner

Love the colors.