Description
Looking for a new project to sink your needle into? Crewelwork Nasturtiums takes the rich tradition of 17th-century crewel embroidery and gives it a fresh, contemporary spirit: a garden of coral blooms and fanciful patterned leaves, stitched in Appletons wool. With its generous variety of traditional stitches, from stem stitch and French knots to seeding and spider’s webs, this is a delightful design for learning new techniques or revisiting old favourites.
Full written instructions, stitch and placement diagrams, and plenty of close-up pictures guide you every step of the way. And since nasturtiums bloom in so many colours, you can easily make this design your own with a palette that speaks to you.
Stitches: stem stitch, chain stitch, detached chain stitch, double chain stitch, French knots, grid stitch, joined fly stitch, seeding, long and short stitch and spider’s webs
Fabric: 35 cm x 35 cm (14″ x 14″) Zweigart Normandie fabric or similar medium weight, tightly woven linen or cotton x linen fabric, in “natural” colour*
Threads used in the project: Appletons Crewel Wool
Other items: #6, #7 or #8 crewel/embroidery needle, as preferred; materials and equipment for chosen design transfer method; standard embroidery kit (e.g.: embroidery scissors, thimble, etc.); stand (recommended)
Looking for a simple, self-guided stitching experience? Projects by Email deliver a complete embroidery pattern straight to your inbox: PDF instructions, supply list, stitch diagrams, and charts included.
Some designers may offer optional kits, shipped directly to you. It’s a relaxed, go-at-your-own-pace way to enjoy a new design.
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