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Lord of the Privy Council Goldwork Kit

by Lucy Martin

Inspired by a c. 1900 Lord of the Privy Councellor Uniform once worn by Sir James Phillips Kay-Shuttleworth, 1st Baronet of Gawthorpe Hall, this design links both Shuttleworth Family ties to this ancient ceremonial post as well as Hand & Lock's Royal Commission on the Poseidon Teal ensemble worn by Penny Mordaunt at the Coronation of King Charles III.

Explore the history of ceremonial Goldwork embroidery with this beautiful design.

Intermediate

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Exceptional Quality

Sustainably sourced materials supporting traditional crafts

Time invested in needlework should be honored with the best quality materials. All the materials in this kit have been selected by Hand & Lock and supplied by their own providers. They have been chosen 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.

Black velvet fabric
Needles
5 types of Metal threads
Soft yellow string (bumf)
Materials for prick & pounce method
Stitch Instructions

Pairs well with

$871.00

Meet Your Tutor

Lucy Martin

United Kingdom

A keen advocate and ambassador for hand embroidery, Lucy joined Hand & Lock first as a diligent and talented intern, before graduating and being invited to become the head of education for the Hand & Lock embroidery school.

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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

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What size is the design?

Design Size: 9.5 x 11cm (3¾ x 4½ in.)
Linen size: 40 x 40 cm (15¾ x 15¾ in.)

What stitches are featured in the design?

Felt Padding, Soft String Padding, Various Metal thread techniques including using passing thread and bullion, applying spangles, Cutwork.

What else will I need?

8 inch embroidery hoop with paddle or table clamp base
Embroidery scissors

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.

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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.

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