Crewel Designs

Crewel Kits inspired by the Royal School of Needlework

The Royal School of Needlework has many stunning crewel designs in their archives. Now, after many years, Tristan Brooks has been allowed to gain inspiration from these beautiful designs to present you with projects for your discerning customers. Matchless quality Heathway wool has been specially spun and then hand-dyed by a master craftsman to simulate the rich tones of naturally dyed wools. This wool yarn, along with other quality threads, has been incorporated into kits of exceptional worth. You need look no further for quality of materials and unrivaled excellence in instruction in crewelwork.

CR-1 Jacobean Pastoral, design 12” x 14”.

Worked on linen twill using Heathway hand-dyed crewel yarns, Gumnut wools and Pearsall’s silk for accents. This is destined to become a family heirloom.

$130

CR-2 Cresting the Hill, design 6” x 4 ¼”.

This sweet little design is worked on plain weave linen using hand-dyed crewel wools, Gumnut Poppies (silk/wool blend), and Pearsall’s silk for accents $46

Olde Colonial Dowery Box $90.

Crewel Kit plus Dowery Box $118 Best Buy

CR-3 Autumn Frolic, design size 6” x 7”.

Worked on linen twill using Heathway hand-dyed crewel wools, Gumnut Blossoms wool, Appleton crewel and Pearsall’s silk for accents. This perky little squirrel will win your heart as he ponders a ripe strawberry.

$60

CR-4 Elizabethan Pencil Box Design size 2” x 7.5”.

A twirling vine of berries and bees to grace the top of the Olde Colonial Pencil Box. Or, make a frame weight or pincushion. Stitched with Heathway merino crewel, Pearsall’s silk and Gumnuts Poppies (silk/wool blend). $29

Olde Colonial Pencil Box $80.

Crewel Kit plus Pencil box $99 Best Buy

New American Crewel

NAC-1 Bay Colony Sampler Design size 5 ½” x 9”.

Based on traditional motifs in Early American crewel, this sampler uses hand-dyed crewel wools, Impressions silk/wool, and Pearsall’s silk for accents.

$48

NAC-3a and 3b Newbury Smalls. Design size 3” x 3”.

Two nice beginner pieces that gently take you through the art of crewel. Small enough to finish but interesting enough to keep you stitching. Worked with Heathway merino crewel and Gumnuts Popppies.

$24 each

NAC-4a and 4b Charleston Smalls.

Two advanced beginner pieces. Slightly larger than the Newbury Smalls, the design measure approximately 3.5” x 3.5”. Worked with Heathway merino crewel and Gumnuts Poppies.

$26 each

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