A-Z of Crewel Embroidery
A-Z of Crewel Embroidery
$23.89 USD
The A-Z of Crewel Embroidery book is a great book to get you started on crewel embroidery. The book has step-by-step photographs accompanied by easy instructions to work crewel embroidery stitches from the beginning to the end of the stitch, so you can actually see how the stitch should be worked. There are also some lovely floral designs to work in the book.
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Fabric – Jacobean Linen Twill
The Jacobean linen twill fabric is the traditional fabric used for Jacobean crewel embroidery and is woven in Scotland. The fabric is stiff and heavy and can be used for embroidered tapestries, drapes, pictures, fire screens and cushions.
This traditional Jacobean Linen Twill fabric has the characteristic diagonal weave on both sides of the fabric.
Colour: Natural (Biscuit) – Closest to DMC Embroidery Cotton Colour No. 822 (slightly darker than ecru)
Fabric – Jacobean Linen Twill
The Jacobean linen twill fabric is the traditional fabric used for Jacobean crewel embroidery and is woven in Scotland. The fabric is stiff and heavy and can be used for embroidered tapestries, drapes, pictures, fire screens and cushions.
This traditional Jacobean Linen Twill fabric has the characteristic diagonal weave on both sides of the fabric.
Colour: Natural (Biscuit) – Closest to DMC Embroidery Cotton Colour No. 822 (slightly darker than ecru)
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Jacobean Tree with Snail Kit
The Jacobean Tree with Snail is for all level of embroiderers. The design uses traditional Jacobean motifs and is stitched in 8 traditional Jacobean colours in Appleton crewel wool on traditional linen twill fabric. The design comes drawn on the fabric so you do not have to be concerned about transferring the design yourself.
There are 20 surface embroidery stitches worked in a single strand of the crewel wool for each stitch on the design.
Jacobean Tree with Snail Kit
The Jacobean Tree with Snail is for all level of embroiderers. The design uses traditional Jacobean motifs and is stitched in 8 traditional Jacobean colours in Appleton crewel wool on traditional linen twill fabric. The design comes drawn on the fabric so you do not have to be concerned about transferring the design yourself.
There are 20 surface embroidery stitches worked in a single strand of the crewel wool for each stitch on the design.
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Needles – Crewel Embroidery
Embroidery or crewel needles have a long eye for easier threading, a slender shaft and a sharp point to the needle so that the stitches can be worked close together and there is more control for the placement of the stitches.
The needles can be used for surface embroidery and sewing.
Crewel/embroidery needles are not suitable for counted thread work as the point of the needle would easily catch the threads of the fabric, distorting the counted work.
Size 10 are my choice needles for fine surface embroidery in which only one single strand of silk thread or embroidery cotton is used.
For very fine embroidery. when only using a single strand of fine thread or for sewing down No. 8, No. 9 and No. 10 gold purl threads use size 12 crewel embroidery.
Needles – Crewel Embroidery
Embroidery or crewel needles have a long eye for easier threading, a slender shaft and a sharp point to the needle so that the stitches can be worked close together and there is more control for the placement of the stitches.
The needles can be used for surface embroidery and sewing.
Crewel/embroidery needles are not suitable for counted thread work as the point of the needle would easily catch the threads of the fabric, distorting the counted work.
Size 10 are my choice needles for fine surface embroidery in which only one single strand of silk thread or embroidery cotton is used.
For very fine embroidery. when only using a single strand of fine thread or for sewing down No. 8, No. 9 and No. 10 gold purl threads use size 12 crewel embroidery.
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Jacobean Tree Kit
The Jacobean Tree is for all level of embroiderers. The design uses traditional Jacobean motifs and is stitched in 6 traditional Jacobean colours in Appleton crewel wool on traditional linen twill fabric. The design comes drawn on the fabric so you do not have to be concerned about transferring the design yourself.
There are 23 surface embroidery stitches worked in a single strand of the crewel wool for each stitch on the design.
Jacobean Tree Kit
The Jacobean Tree is for all level of embroiderers. The design uses traditional Jacobean motifs and is stitched in 6 traditional Jacobean colours in Appleton crewel wool on traditional linen twill fabric. The design comes drawn on the fabric so you do not have to be concerned about transferring the design yourself.
There are 23 surface embroidery stitches worked in a single strand of the crewel wool for each stitch on the design.
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Scissors: Gingher Stork
Gingher Stork 3 1/2 inch hand embroidery scissors are high quality precision embroidery scissors that are made in Italy. The scissors have smooth and comfortable handles with slender, sharp, yet strong blades and fine points which are excellent for fine hand embroidery and needlework techniques.
Scissors: Gingher Stork
Gingher Stork 3 1/2 inch hand embroidery scissors are high quality precision embroidery scissors that are made in Italy. The scissors have smooth and comfortable handles with slender, sharp, yet strong blades and fine points which are excellent for fine hand embroidery and needlework techniques.
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Stretcher Bar Frames
Stretcher bars are inexpensive wooden embroidery frames in which the fabric can be pulled really tight. The end of the bars have teeth that you slot together to form a frame at any size that you require for your needlework. I recommend the stretcher bar frames to work my hand embroidery kits in because they are very quick to assemble and the fabric stays taught in the frame.
I highly recommend purchasing the brass thumb tacks which are stronger and sharper than office supplies thumb tacks or quilters thumb tacks.
Please visit the following webpage for instructions on how to assemble a stretcher bar frame and choosing the right size for your needlework: Stretcher Bar Frames Information
Stretcher Bar Frames
Stretcher bars are inexpensive wooden embroidery frames in which the fabric can be pulled really tight. The end of the bars have teeth that you slot together to form a frame at any size that you require for your needlework. I recommend the stretcher bar frames to work my hand embroidery kits in because they are very quick to assemble and the fabric stays taught in the frame.
I highly recommend purchasing the brass thumb tacks which are stronger and sharper than office supplies thumb tacks or quilters thumb tacks.
Please visit the following webpage for instructions on how to assemble a stretcher bar frame and choosing the right size for your needlework: Stretcher Bar Frames Information
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The A-Z of Crewel Embroidery book is a great book to get you started on crewel embroidery. The book has step-by-step photographs accompanied by easy instructions to work crewel embroidery stitches from the beginning to the end of the stitch, so you can actually see how the stitch should be worked. There are also some lovely floral designs to work in the book.
Soft back book, 124 pages, published by Search Press Classics.
| Weight | 0.68 kg |
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| Dimensions | 31 × 24 × 7 cm |
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