Crewel Embroidery

Hello everyone, 

In the next few posts I would like to share my work on Crewel Embroidery. It was a fascinating project for me - working on an embroidery that is over a thousand years old and learning many new stitches along the way.

A little Introduction 

Crewel embroidery was popular in the 17th and 18th century England. The popular choice of fabric was linen, which was stretched over a frame and held in place using tacks.

The embroidery gets its name from the use of crewel wool for the stitches. This gives the embroidery a raised appearance. You can find crewel wool from suppliers online or specialty embroidery stores within your local area. Kits are another great option to try this embroidery.

Until next time, 

Happy Embroidering :) 

Sukanya