Gawthorpe Hall Collection

Gawthorpe Hall Collection

A Grade I listed building in the heart of the English county of Lancashire, Gawthorpe Hall is an Elizabethan Mansion that was once home to 20th Century maker, teacher, philanthropist and social activist, The Honourable Rachel Kay-Shuttleworth (1886-1967). 

This marvel of late Elizabethan architecture embodies the legacy of the Shuttleworth family, who over 600 years built a fortune, overcame civil war and tragedy, entertained royalty and, finally, left a palpable modern legacy.

The Heart of the Community

Rachel Kay-Shuttleworth

‘Miss Rachel’ was the last Shuttleworth family resident of Gawthorpe Hall before it was gifted to the National Trust in 1972. She was committed to community service and had ambitions to open her home as a ‘Craft House’ based on textiles she had amassed during her lifetime.

Now at well over 30,000 items, The Gawthorpe Textile Collection is a registered charity under the guardianship of a board of trustees and team dedicated to fulfilling Rachel’s vision - to promote creativity and wellbeing, to preserve traditional crafts, and to share knowledge, skills and expertise across cultures.

We are thrilled to be collaborating with the GTC in reproducing designs from Rachel's collection and also look forward to our 2025 Lady Anne’s Festival when a film and five new designs will be released.

Gawthorpe Hall Kits

Gawthorpe Pomegranate Kit
Gawthorpe Pomegranate Kit
Honour the legacy of embroiderer Rachel Kay Shuttleworth with the Gawthorpe Pomegranate Kit. Replicated from a vibrant panel stitched by Rachel in the early-20th Century, this design features oversized fruits and floral features, symbolising abundance and fertility, in a rich, 'Jacobean' colour way. Supporting the Gawthorpe Hall Textile Collection, this...
Intermediate
Video tutorial available
From €104,95
Gawthorpe Cherry Tree Kit
Gawthorpe Cherry Tree Kit
Delight in nature's elegance with the Gawthorpe Cherry Tree Kit. This design features a beautifully detailed cherry tree, capturing the essence of springtime. Perfect for those seeking a project that combines natural beauty with artistic detail.
Intermediate
Video tutorial available
From €104,95
Gawthorpe Peacock Kit
Gawthorpe Peacock Kit
Our latest crewel work collaboration with Gawthorpe Hall and the Rachel Kay Shuttleworth Textile Collection. Enjoy this rich, Jacobean floral design featuring Pomegranates, acanthus leaves and Rachel's favourite - a vibrant blue Peacock. This design is suitable for intermediate embroiderers, offering a challenging and enjoyable collection of shapes to fill...
Intermediate
From €233,95