Description

Create your own embroidery inspired by 7th-century horse harness fitting, using authentic materials designed by historian and RSN Fellow Dr Alexandra Makin

Skill level: intermediate / experienced

This kit is part of the Authentic Places Collection. The design is inspired by a horse harness fitting was found during archaeological excavations in St John’s Street, Winchester. The colourway is inspired by the 7th-century metal purse lid discovered in the Sutton Hoo Ship Burial, Suffolk.

The finished embroidery is 8cm x 6cm. The design is handprinted onto the linen ground fabric handwoven to the specifications of the original Bayeux Tapestry fabric. The embroidery is worked in crewel wool threads that are hand dyed with natural dyes, creating similar tones to those seen across early medieval art forms. The kit includes all the materials needed to construct the complete design. It also includes a handmade needle based on archaeological finds from the period and a full colour instruction booklet with complete instructions.

The embroidery incorporates six different stitches:

Stem stitch
Single stitch
Chain stitch
Loop stitch
Satin Stitch
Laid and couched work

Contents:
Handwoven linen with hand printed design
Handmade brass needle based on archaeological finds
Lambswool 2-ply crewel wool threads – complete skeins
Fully illustrated, step-by-step instruction book with stitch and colour charts

You will also need:

12cm embroidery hoop and embroidery scissors

Hand made in the UK