Fabric – Jacobean Linen Twill
Fabric – Jacobean Linen Twill
$99.41 USD
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 Kit – Discontinued
The Jacobean Tree is for all level of embroiderers. I am discontinuing this kit.
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 printed 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 on natural colour traditional Jacobean linen twill fabric.
Jacobean Tree Kit – Discontinued
The Jacobean Tree is for all level of embroiderers. I am discontinuing this kit.
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 printed 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 on natural colour traditional Jacobean linen twill fabric.
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Jacobean Tree with Bird Kit – Discontinued
The Jacobean Tree with Bird is an advanced crewel surface embroidery technique. I am discontinuing this kit.
If you are new to the technique you may want to try a smaller design first as this design is large and will take some time to stitch.
The design uses traditional Jacobean motifs and is stitched in 14 traditional Jacobean colours in Appleton crewel wool on traditional linen twill fabric. The design comes printed on the fabric so you do not have to be concerned about transferring the design yourself.
There are 22 surface embroidery stitches worked on in a single strand of the crewel wool on natural colour traditional Jacobean linen twill fabric.
Jacobean Tree with Bird Kit – Discontinued
The Jacobean Tree with Bird is an advanced crewel surface embroidery technique. I am discontinuing this kit.
If you are new to the technique you may want to try a smaller design first as this design is large and will take some time to stitch.
The design uses traditional Jacobean motifs and is stitched in 14 traditional Jacobean colours in Appleton crewel wool on traditional linen twill fabric. The design comes printed on the fabric so you do not have to be concerned about transferring the design yourself.
There are 22 surface embroidery stitches worked on in a single strand of the crewel wool on natural colour traditional Jacobean linen twill fabric.
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The Crewel & Surface Embroidery Inspiration Floral Designs book has a lovely selection of stylized floral bouquets designs to be worked in surface embroidery stitches.
The designs are suitable to be worked in crewel wool, embroidery floss or silk threads.
Crewel & Surface Embroidery
The Crewel & Surface Embroidery Inspiration Floral Designs book has a lovely selection of stylized floral bouquets designs to be worked in surface embroidery stitches.
The designs are suitable to be worked in crewel wool, embroidery floss or silk threads.
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The Jacobean linen twill fabric is the traditional fabric used for Jacobean crewel embroidery is woven by the Crewel Work Company.
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.
Before stitching on the fabric it should be washed by hand, in hand hot water, soaked for a while and then rinsed so that the stiffening is removed from the fabric. Fabric shrinkage after washing is 8 to 10% on length and 6 to 8% on width, each weaving is unique because the raw fibre varies so much so shrinkage may differ slightly. The fabric can be ironed dry on the back of the fabric.
Colour: Natural (Biscuit) – Closest to DMC Embroidery Cotton Colour No. 822 (slightly darker than ecru)
| Weight | 0.49 kg |
|---|---|
| Dimensions | 40 × 30 × 2.5 cm |
| Size | Jacobean Linen Twill Fabric 30 inches/75 cm by 63 inches/157.5 cm |
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