Jacobean Embroidery Patterns Collection


Crewel Birds: Jacobean embroidery takes flight - Buy now

Crewel Birds: Jacobean embroidery takes flight

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The Best of Jacobean Applique - Buy now

The Best of Jacobean Applique

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Crewel Embroidery: A Practical Guide (Milner Craft Series) - Buy now

Crewel Embroidery: A Practical Guide (Milner Craft Series)

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The New Anchor Book of Crewel Stitches and Patterns - Buy now

The New Anchor Book of Crewel Stitches and Patterns

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Jacobean Embroidery: Traditional Crewelwork Designs (Embroidery Patterns for the Creative) - Buy now

Jacobean Embroidery: Traditional Crewelwork Designs (Embroidery Patterns for the Creative)

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Crewel Embroidery: 7 Enchanting Designs Inspired by Fairy Tales - Buy now

Crewel Embroidery: 7 Enchanting Designs Inspired by Fairy Tales

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Beginner's Guide to Crewel Embroidery (Beginner's Guide to Needlecrafts) - Buy now

Beginner’s Guide to Crewel Embroidery (Beginner’s Guide to Needlecrafts)

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Water Soluble Embroidery Patterns - 4 Sheets Bible Flower Designs Stick and Stitch Embroidery Paper Wash Away 16 Pcs Christian Embroidery Transfer Patterns Stabilizers for Hand Sewing - Buy now

Water Soluble Embroidery Patterns – 4 Sheets Bible Flower Designs Stick and Stitch Embroidery Paper Wash Away 16 Pcs Christian Embroidery Transfer Patterns Stabilizers for Hand Sewing

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Peacoblue Water Soluble Embroidery Patterns with Color for Beginners, Bible Verses and Flower 4 Sheets with 19pcs Wash Away Embroidery Pattern Stabilizer for Hand Sewing Women Adults - Buy now

Peacoblue Water Soluble Embroidery Patterns with Color for Beginners, Bible Verses and Flower 4 Sheets with 19pcs Wash Away Embroidery Pattern Stabilizer for Hand Sewing Women Adults

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Hearthfire Hygge Embroidery Kit for Beginners | Scandinavian Folk Art Beginner Embroidery Kit for Adults | Fox, House, Flower Cross Stitch Kits for Beginners | Needlepoint Kits for Adults - Buy now

Hearthfire Hygge Embroidery Kit for Beginners | Scandinavian Folk Art Beginner Embroidery Kit for Adults | Fox, House, Flower Cross Stitch Kits for Beginners | Needlepoint Kits for Adults

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My Virtual Craftbook

My Virtual Craftbook

I promised to show you this, my crewel embroidery piece ‘Tree of Life’ started and completed in the mid 1970’s. I recall it took me perhaps a couple of years, picking it up now and then between family and work commitments when we lived in Massachusetts. I bought it as a kit – complete with the skeins of wools in beautiful colors, printed Belgian linen, and stitch instructions – offered by one of the most admired American stitchery women ever, the late Elsa Williams. After a lengthy search I’ve managed to find this article on her which I found so interesting. Some of her kits, now classified as ‘vintage’, are still available online. I didn’t have my crewel piece framed until later when we moved here to North Carolina in 1977, choosing framing and hanging on the wall over a pillow or chair seat cover thinking it would last longer with less wear and tear. I’m amazed that the colors have not faded at all, however admit I’ve never displayed it on a wall with bright light or direct sun. Jacobean embroidery refers to styles that flourished in the reign of King James I of England in the first quarter of the 17th century. This is one of many depictions in the pattern of the Jacobean motif named ‘Tree of Life.’ It was popular for curtains and bed hangings – remember those? They draped four poster beds to keep out the winter drafts in those cold British castles and country mansions. Ms. Williams’ designs for this motif were unsurpassed. The term Jacobean is used today to describe this design for furnishing and is characterized by fanciful plant and animal shapes, stylized forests, and exotic plants arising from a landscape or terra firma, worked in a variety of stitches with two-ply wool yarn on linen. A chart of crewel embroidery stitches and techniques via the Internet. I doubt I will ever do another intricate and somewhat complicated embroidery such as this, my eyesight is not what it used to be for close-up stitching. I do love it though, recall how I enjoyed creating it, and am proud that I did produce this special piece of handwork when I was in my thirties. I hope it will be considered an ‘heirloom’ of sorts, and will be kept and admired by a family member some day in the future.

PATTERNS

PATTERNS

6.19 x 6.69\

ricamo crewel

ricamo crewel

3.14 x 3.08\

ricamo crewel

ricamo crewel

4.72 x 4.46\

Craft Ideas

Craft Ideas

Craft Ideas

Craft Ideas

Stitchin’ bitch

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A little elegant surface design can truly enhance the final appearance of that extra special outfit… An experienced and accomplished embroiderer and lace maker, I have a qualification from th…