The 1650 Altar Frontal

We are delighted to present a new collection in collaboration with the UK Embroiderer's Guild, based on a wonderful 1650 Altar Frontal, a remarkable artefact held at Bucks Museum, the new home of the Guild's national needlework collection.

Commissioned by past president Charles Gotto to showcase the items in the Guild's collection, a replica embroidery was created in 2009 by Phillipa and a team of Guild members. We are delighted to now release the full Altar Frontal design as a crewel work kit, along with a much sought after companion design, We Three Kings.

Launched for pre-order during our Give Back Friday weekend, and for dispatch in April 2025, the sale of these kits will directly benefit the historic embroideries in the Guild's national collection.

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The Embroiderers' Guild

Founded in 1906, The Embroiderers' Guild is a national UK charity dedicated to building awareness of stitch and textile art. The Guild educates, encourages, and inspires people of all ages, promoting excellence in the world of embroidery—from the pure joy of stitching to the creation of stunning, one-of-a-kind works.

Today, the Guild has continued to be a champion for Embroidery in all its forms and remains steadfast in pursuing its vision of educating, promoting and celebrating embroidery as a creative art form, fostering a community where excellence and creativity flourish, whilst preserving tradition and inspiring contemporary innovation.