Gawthorpe Peacock Decoration

Name: Gawthorpe Peacock Decoration
Brand: The Crewel Work Company
Price: 165.95 EUR
Availability: InStock

Phillipa Turnbull

Beginner

This charming woodland scene is a detail from one of a series of interpretations recreated by Phillipa based on the jewel in the crown of the Gawthorpe Textile Collection and just one of Rachel Kay Shuttleworth’s heroic embroidery achievements, a set of bed hangings and pelmets embroidered by Rachel for her own Elizabethan four-poster bed in the Huntroyd Room in Gawthorpe Hall.

2 & 21 February 2025

1 Day Class

Crewel Work

€165,95

About the Design

Gawthorpe Peacock Decoration

This design is a detail from the recently released ‘Gawthorpe Peacock’ design. In this, a more accessible version of the larger design, Phillipa has adapted Rachel's vibrant and confident peacock, a favourite animal which frequently appears in Miss Rachel’s designs.

Rachel owned a stuffed peacock with a mechanical action, which she would wind up and set away strutting across the floor, much to the amusement of the younger members of her family.

This design is suitable for beginner/intermediate crewel embroiderers and for those who wish for an introduction to our Gawthorpe Collection of Crewel Work Kits which recreate the magnificent crewel work created by Miss Rachel.

Meet Your Tutor

Phillipa Turnbull

Founder of Crewel Work Company

United Kingdom 🇬🇧

The founder of the The Crewel Work Company, Phillipa has over 30 years of experience as an embroidery tutor. She leads a fun and relaxed session packed with Crewel Work tips and tricks to get you feeling confident with your needle.

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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
6 Appleton Crewel Wools
Needles
Stitch Instructions
Colour Chart
Our 'Essential Guide to Crewel Work' booklet

Class Dates: Option 1

2 February 2025

This class will take place on 2 February at the following times:

9-11am UK time (GMT)
2-hour Break
1-3pm UK time (GMT)

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Class Dates: Option 2

21 February 2025

This class will take place on 21 February at the following times:

4-6pm UK time (GMT)
2-hour Break
8-10pm UK time (GMT)

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Techniques

Long & Short as 'soft shading'
French Knots
Crewel Stem
Satin Stitch
Closed Fly Stitch

Design Dimensions

Design Size: 15 x 15cm (6 x 6 in.)
Linen size: 35 x 35 cm (14 x 14 in.)

What else will I need?

8 inch embroidery hoop with paddle or table clamp base
Embroidery scissors
Cling Film or 'Saran Wrap'

If you don't already have these items, they are available to purchase from our Tools & Accessories page.

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When will my kit be delivered?

Packages will be sent by express delivery in January 2025, in time for the start of your class. If you live outside of the UK, your package will be prioritised. Shipping is not included and will be applied at checkout.

We cannot accept cancellations after the 15th November 2024.