Collection
Special Edition
This distinctive style of embroidery, which emerged during the reign of James I in England (1603-1625), reflects the aesthetics of the Jacobean Era. Characterised by rich, vibrant hues, fantastical creatures, and scrolling vines, this style reflects a time when embroidery was a hugely valuable and highly prized commodity.
A set of beautifully preserved Jacobean Bed Hangings at the Muncaster Castle.
Lady Anne's Flowers Kit
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...
Spring Iris Kit
Spring Iris is a perfect introduction to the joys of classic crewel stitches, especially in Long and Short Stitch, for building your skill and confidence in this creative technique. In this design, the fine wool embroidery threads encourage you to blend gently changing blues as you work long, elegant stitches...
Jacobean Stag Kit
One of our best selling intermediate kits, the Jacobean Stag features a proud stag surrounded by an arc of foliage.
A great introduction to contoured Long & Short Stitch, this design offers the embroiderer a manageable design in the classic Jacobean style
The Restoration Pillowe Kit
Revel in the historical elegance of The Restoration Pillowe Kit. This design is replicated from an extraordinary set of 17th Century Pillowes, which Phillipa has recreated in the original Jacobean colours.
A substantial embroidery, this design offers a full-fat crewel experience.
Burghley House Bedhead Kit
This opulent design replicates a Bedhead in the magnificent Burghley House in near Stamford, Lincolnshire. Showcasing an array of crewel techniques in challenging shapes stitched in a vibrant Jacobean hues, this design offers a masterclass in core crewel work techniques.
