Creative Crewel

Description

Using traditional embroidery stitches, bead embroidery and needle lace and loom weaving techniques modified for use in embroidery, each section of this large crewel inspired flower is as interesting as a mini-project.

Finished size is 200 mm²

Online Stitch Dictionary:

There is a video dictionary for this design in the subscription section on this site.  In this dictionary you will find video clips of all the stitches and techniques used in this design.  Along with each video clip on the page there is a downloadable and printable document that gives you step-by-step written instructions with illustrations.

Online Project

This project is available as an online project in the intermediate projects section of our subscription area.

Contents of Kit

Pattern and Print

• Full instructions, diagrams, stitch guide and colour images of the original work
• The line drawing of the design screen-printed onto Natural coloured 45/55 cotton/linen blend fabric
• The ink is indelible
• The finished size of the design is 200 x 200 mm

Thread and Special Threads Packs

• 13 skeins of DMC stranded cotton, solid colours: 223, 224, 647, 818, 924, 926, 927, 3051, 3052,  3053, 3354, 3721, 3722
• 2 skeins of DMC stranded cotton, variegated colours: 4065, 4500
• 6 bobbins DMC perle#12 thread: 223, 927, 928, Ecru (x3)
• 1 bobbin Superlon beading thread: ash

Miyuki Bead Pack

• 6 packs size 15⁰ beads: 198, 459, 4250
• 2 packs size 8⁰ beads: 459

Needle Pack

• 2 x size 7 embroidery needles
• 2 x size 10 embroidery needles
• 2 x size 26 tapestry needles
• 2 x size 11 bead embroidery needles