We Three Kings Kit
This vibrant design depicts a nativity scene detail from the 1650 Altar Frontal. The three kings are shown in early 17th Century court dress and Mary and Joseph are in the more modest clothing of the time.
Enjoy the simplicity of stitching in one colour and play with a range of historic crewel work techniques featured on the original embroidery, including. The design is an ideal size for a Christmas cushion or looks lovely simply framed.
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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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A4 Colour Poster
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'Essential Guide to Crewel Work' Booklet
We Three Kings
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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?
Linen size: 18 x 23 inches, 46 x 59 cm
Design size: 11 x 16.5 inches, 28 x 42 cm
What stitches are featured in the design?
What stitches are featured in the design?
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?
To complete the kit you will also need an 8 or 10 inch embroidery frame and embroidery scissors.
How long will it take me?
How long will it take me?
Everyone stitches at their own pace, but you can expect to complete this design within an average of 20-30 hours.
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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