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Aesop's Animals Kit

Delight in storytelling with the Aesop's Animals Set. This charming collection, which offers our Aesops Mirror Frame designs in more manageable, individual designs, is a wonderful project to take one step at a time. With plenty of techniques to learn and perfect, stitch these whimsical creatures as gifts or collect the set.

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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 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
Practice piece (Linen Twill)
54 Appletons Crewel Wool Skeins
10 Renaissance Wool Skeins
8 DeVere Silks
94-page Stitch Instruction Booklet
8 Needles (various sizes plus a beading needle)
Beads
A3 Stitch Charts
A3 Colour Poster
Our 'Essential Guide to Crewel Work' booklet

Aesop's Animals

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United Kingdom

What size is the design?

The 11 animal designs range from 10 x 11cm (Little Bird) up to 14 x 25cm (Juliette's Woodpigeon).

What stitches are featured in the design?

Crewel Stem, Long & Short, French Knots, and Satin Stitch.

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 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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Aesop’s Animals Set

This item arrived in a very timely fashion and was parcelled beautifully. The box contents were b wonderfully presented and a brief read through the stitching guide proved it to be comprehensive - I just can’t wait to make a start, thank you to the team

Very much looking forward to maki g these.

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