The 1650 Altar Frontal
This glorious embroidery replicates a mid-17th century Altar Frontal which is currently in the Embroiderers' Guild National needlework collection held at Bucks Museum. The design depicts a collection of first-testament biblical scenes including the birth of Jesus, the Nativity Scene, and Adam & Even in the Garden of Eden.
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Kit Includes
This kit comes complete with everything you need to complete the design. All the materials have been selected for their quality and historic integrity and with longevity in mind. In particular, the specialist, finely-spun crewel wools have been hand-dyed with natural cochineal to honour the original embroidery.
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Specialist Cochineal hand-dyed crewel wools
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Needles
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Pure Linen Twill
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Stitch Instructions
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A4 Stitch Chart
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8 x A4 Stitch Charts
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Large, rolled colour poster
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Lowers blood pressure
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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.
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Calms nervous system
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You might be wondering
What size is the design?
What size is the design?
This design itself measures 70 x 144cm (27 ½ x 56 ½ in.) . The linen measures 110 x 164cm (43 ⅓ x 64 ½ in.). We add more than usual to the top and bottom of this design so you have enough selvedge to hang your embroidery from a pole if desired.
What stitches are featured in the design?
What stitches are featured in the design?
The stitches featured on in this design are Long and Short, Long & Short Buttonhole, Closed and Crossed Buttonhole, Holbein, French Knots, Roumanian, Seeding, Crewel Stem, Laid and Couched Work, Crewel Ermine and Spider’s Web Stitches.
What else will I need?
What else will I need?
This design can be stitched on a hoop but most embroiderers prefer to give themselves more space and less bulk by stitching on a slate frame. Slate frames can be sourced from Jenny Adin-Christie in the UK or Carrie Roberts of Ecclessiastical Embroidery in North America. You will also need a pare of embroidery scissors.
How long will it take me?
How long will it take me?
Everyone stitches at their own pace, but we would advice that this design will take a minimum of 60 hours. It's a substantial design, which we hope you will enjoy during many relaxing embroidery sessions.
How we give back
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
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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