'Puffin Parade' Crewelwork Embroidery Kit Crewel Work Embroidery Kits

'Puffin Parade' Crewelwork Embroidery Kit Crewel Work Embroidery KitsTechniques Long & short shading Split stitch Fits 6 8 inch (15 20cm) hoop Some experience necessary Crewelwork is any embroidery done with crewel wool (2 ply yarn). The stitch used is long and short which creates naturalistic shading and colour blending with simple stitches. This design fits a 6 8 inch hoop and is suitable for those with some experience of silk shading. In this design you will tackle more challenging curves and shading in small

Detailed instructions on combining stumpwork with a range of other techniques to create unique designs

because it doesn't fit inside the usual sizes of hoops

Flowers like this one form an integral part of the Tree of Life motif seen frequently in Jacobean design

each session focuses on a particular stitch or set of stitches

modern blackwork often involves using different threads to create a shaded design

4 decorative stitches

The curved blades are brilliant for cutting tricky shapes in whitework or stumpwork

by Jen Goodwin

Bullion knots

The book features an introduction to the RSN and its prestigious heritage

While I already have a plan for my stitch placement that you are welcome to follow

Long & Short Stitch