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Gawthorpe Peacock Kit

by Phillipa Turnbull

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 with a range of fun and diverse crewel work techniques.

Intermediate

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Exceptional Quality

Sustainably sourced materials supporting traditional crafts

Kit Includes

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
  • 32 Appletons Crewel Wool Skeins
  • A3 Stitch Charts
  • A3 Colour Poster
  • Our 'Essential Guide to Crewel Work' booklet
  • Beads
  • 4 Needles (for double and single thread)
  • 32-page Stitch Instruction Booklet

Pairs well with

Meet Your Tutor

Phillipa Turnbull

United Kingdom

The founder of the The Crewel Work Company, Phillipa has over 30 years of experience as an embroidery tutor. She leads a fun and relaxed session packed with Crewel Work tips and tricks to get you feeling confident with your needle.

The amazing health benefits of practicing embroidery

  • Lowers blood pressure

    Embroidery calms the nervous system, promotes relaxation, and contributes to lower blood pressure, reducing stress for improved well-being.

  • 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

    Embroidery, with its repetitive and rhythmic hand movements, engages the parasympathetic nervous system, promoting relaxation and reducing stress levels.

  • Form deep social bonds

    Our online community fosters connection through a shared creative space, encouraging communication and supporting the exchange of ideas, nurturing deep social bonds among members.

You might be wondering

What size is the design?

Design size: 37 x 29 cm (14 ½ x 11 ½ in.)
Linen size: 57 x 49 cm ( 22 ½ x 19 ⅓)

What stitches are featured in the design?

Long & Short as ‘soft shading’, Laid & Couched Work, Coral, Fern, Closed Fly, Crewel Stem, French Knots, Leaf, Pistil, Satin, Straight Stitch, and Raised Satin.

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 long will it take me?

Everyone stitches at different speeds and tensions but as a guide, this design should take around 20 hours.

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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Customer Reviews

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Sandra Hoaksey
Can't wait to start

My kit remains unopened ready for Christmas morning. It is my present to myself!
From past experience, I know it will be a joy to open the beautiful box and view all the lovely skeins (you never run short of wool with Phillipa's kits) , the stunning instructions and photos and of course the all important linen which is of the best and most authentic quality. I never lose interest in these kits and feel I am working really historical embroidery. Thanks for everything CWC gives to its customers. Sandra Cannock

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Elizabeth Wilkinson
Great kit

I absolutely love this kit. The quality is top class. Very enjoyable.