Vintage Crewel Embroidery
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Vintage Crewel Embroidery Kit Bath Time 4X5 Picture MIP $7.99 |
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Vintage Crewel Embroidery Kit Friends 4X5 Picture MIP $7.99 |
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Vintage Crewel Embroidery Sunset Paragon Lattice KIT $14.99 |
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Cute Vintage LOVE ME LOVE MY CAT Crewel Embroidery Kit $12.95 |
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CREWEL Embroidery Kit – DAISIES Vintage Coats & Clark $9.99 |
Fabric
As a beginning cross stitcher, it is best to work with Aida fabric in 11 or 14 count. When starting out, it is important to choose a light colored fabric so the holes will show up more easily. Even experienced cross stitchers understand the difficulties in using dark fabrics and only use them when necessary. Whether a beginner or experienced stitcher, it is important to look for fabric that is rolled, not folded. Folded fabrics can have creases in them that are extremely difficult to get out.
Floss
Embroidery floss, a thread composed of six loosely-twisted strands, is generally available in cotton, silk or rayon. There are several brands of embroidery floss, including DMC, J & P Coats, and Anchor. The biggest consideration when choosing a brand of floss is its availability in your area, including the selection of colors within each brand in the store. Of course, in these days of ecommerce, brands are available in any color and amount in online stores.
Once a brand is decided upon, it is very important to stay with that brand since even a slight color variation will show up in a project. That being said, it is also very important to buy more than enough floss in each color so a project can be finished without buying more. Occasionally a floss maker will need to remake the dye for a batch of floss and will make the new batch with a small square or other symbol next to the floss’ dye lot number.
Needles
A good needle can make the difference between enjoying a project and hating it since it is the main tool you will be using to do your work. Beyond creating a bad experience, poor quality needles can ruin your work by causing frayed floss, staining from rusting, and pulling.
Match the needle to your thread size. The correct-size needle should be only slightly thicker at the eye than the thickness of your thread, making a hole in the fabric that the thread can pass through easily.
Match the needle to your fabric and embroidery technique. Sharp-tipped crewel or chenille needles work best for projects requiring you to stitch through the fabric. Blunt-tipped tapestry needles are suitable for stitches worked on fabrics with ready-made holes, such as Aida for cross-stitch.
Scissors
The most important pair of scissors do not have to be expensive, but they should be sharp enough to cut through floss without fraying it. A small pair is all that’s needed for the small snips needed for floss. The Transportation Security Administration has eased restrictions on scissors so metal scissors with pointed tips and blades shorter than four inches are now allowed, but should be securely wrapped to prevent injury to inspectors making it possible to take embroidery scissors on the plane.
If there is a need to cut fabric, it is important to have a pair of scissors that have not been used for any other purpose to ensure that the cut is sharp and clean and that there is no foreign matter like grease transferred to the fabric.
Embroidery Hoop
While some stitchers prefer to work their fabric by hand, many will opt for the help of an embroidery hoop to keep the area in which they are working taut. Hoops are available in plastic or wood (the vintage metal hoops with cork insides should definitely be avoided!), in many different sizes. Standard, round lap hoops range from four to twelve inches.
Floss Organizer
While not absolutely necessary, it is a good idea to have a way to keep track of your floss while working on a project. While there are many products available to purchase, in the beginning it is just as easy to punch holes in a sturdy piece of cardboard, write floss number by a hole and secure the corresponding floss in the hole.
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Vintage Crewel Embroidery Kit Bath Time 4X5 Picture MIP $7.99 |
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Vintage Crewel Embroidery Kit Friends 4X5 Picture MIP $7.99 |
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Vintage Crewel Embroidery Sunset Paragon Lattice KIT $14.99 |
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Cute Vintage LOVE ME LOVE MY CAT Crewel Embroidery Kit $12.95 |
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CREWEL Embroidery Kit – DAISIES Vintage Coats & Clark $9.99 |
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VINTAGE ‘70S CARON CREWEL EMBROIDERY KIT SUNFLOWERS $5.99 |
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CREWEL EMBROIDERY VINTAGE KIT THE CREATIVE CIRCLE #330 $8.50 |
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VINTAGE CREWEL EMBROIDERY PILLOW KIT~HOLLANDIA~SEALED $0.99 |
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Vintage Lee Wards Dogwood Crewel Handbag Embroidery Kit $7.99 |
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Vintage Crewel Embroidery Kit Flower Basket G Ball $9.55 |
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RARE VINTAGE CARS BELLPULL CREWEL EMBROIDERY KIT $9.99 |
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VTG Bernat Crewel Embroidery Kit RR LAST OF THE GIANTS $8.95 |
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Vintage 1977 Bucilla Crewel Embroidery Kit IN FLIGHT $9.95 |
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VINTAGE FALL MILL POND CREWEL EMBROIDERY KIT SUNSET $5.99 |
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Eastern Bluebird Vintage Crewel Embroidery Kit w Frame $7.00 |
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Vintage Christmas Card CREWEL EMBROIDERY STYLE 1960s $5.94 |
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Vintage CREWEL LINEN FABRIC Embroidery + YARN + BOOKS $19.99 |
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Vtg NIP Paragon Crewel Embroidery Kit Boat Setting Sail $0.99 |
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Vtg Dimensions Crewel Embroidery Kit Summer’s Angel $2.49 |
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OOP Vintage Avon Burst Of Spring Crewel Embroidery Kit $8.99 |
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Vintage Spinnerin Summer Valley Crewel Embroidery Kit $39.99 |
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CREWEL Embroidery KIT Vintage 1973 FISHERMAN’S COTTAGE $18.00 |
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VINTAGE 1981 COUNTRY AUTUMM CREWEL EMBROIDERY KIT $8.99 |
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VINTAGE 1982 HARVEST TIME CREWEL EMBROIDERY KIT $8.99 |
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Vintage Crewel Embroidery Kit Sunshine Garden NIP $4.50 |
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Vintage Colorful Crewel Embroidery Kit / Meadow $14.00 |
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Paragon Memo Pad Crewel Embroidery Kit Sampler Vintage $9.99 |
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Vintage Erica Wilson Crewel Embroidery Kit $14.00 |
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Vintage Hard To Be Humble Sign Crewel Embroidery Kit $29.99 |
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SNOWY OWL CREWEL Embroidery KIT vtg NIP $7.99 |
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Vintage PARAGON Crewel Embroidery Kit EAGLE Pin Cushion $9.99 |
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Vintage PARAGON Creative CREWEL Embroidery PILLOW KIT $9.99 |
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VTG 1982 Completed Wizard of Oz Crewel Embroidery Lg $0.99 |
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Vtg 1982 Longstitch Crewel Embroidery Kit ~Cockatoo~ $11.01 |
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Vintage Crewel Embroidery Kit COUNTRY CHURCH 14×18 $9.95 |
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Vtg 1962 hcdj CREWEL EMBROIDERY Erica Wilson STITCHES $6.88 |
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Vintage Crewel Embroidery Picutre or Pillow Kit Linen $9.95 |
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Vintage Avon Crewel Embroidery Friends Picture $3.99 |
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Vintage Avon Crewel Embroidery Piglets Posies Pic $3.99 |
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Vintage Paragon Crewel Embroidery Tree of Peace 18×24″ $18.74 |
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VINTAGE Crewel Embroidery Pillow Kit Lot “Lemon Basket” $0.99 |
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VINTAGE Crewel Embroidery Pillow Kit Lot “Poppy” $0.99 |
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Vtg. Dimensions “WINTER FRIENDS” Crewel Embroidery Kit $9.99 |
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Vintage 1978 Fall Mill Pond Crewel Embroidery Kit $0.99 |
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STAMPED linens 3 Jacoben Crewel Embroidery Vintage $14.95 |
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Wood Violets Vintage Paragon Crewel Embroidery Kit $14.00 |
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Vintage Paragon Finished Crewel Embroidery Floral Scene $9.99 |
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VINTAGE COMPLETED CREWEL EMBROIDERY CATTAILS DUCKS LAKE $20.00 |
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VINTAGE CREWEL EMBROIDERY ON LINEN / ESTATE $2.40 |
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Vintage Crewel Embroidery Kit – GARDEN IMARI – NEW $5.75 |
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Bucilla Crewel Embroidery Colonial America Kit $40.00 This has 4 kits pictured and the one inside in only the kit #1996. This is the Olde Salem kit. Years ago they would use the same picture for multiple kits and only put in one of the kits pictured. This is complete with stamped picture, yarn, need and simple instructions…. |
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Bucilla Designers Series Togetherness Embroidery Kit $42.50 This kit is a crewel embroidery kit that can be made into a picture or wall panel…. |
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Historic Print (L): WPA Index of American Design exhibition Watercolor renderings of crewel embroidery. $57.00 This is a museum quality, reproduction print on premium paper with archival/UV resistant inks. [Boston, Ma. : Federal Art Project, between 1936 and 1939]Date stamped on verso: Jan 27 1939. Work Projects Administration Poster Collection (Library of Congress).1 print on board (poster) : silkscreen, color. Art exhibitions–Massachusetts–Boston–1930-1940. Embroidery–1930-1940.SOURCE: Library of Con… |
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Needlecraft Practical Journal #87 c.1910 – Crewel Wool Embroidery $10.95 15 Pages. In this edition is instruction in the art of Crewel Wool Embroidery. The beautiful designs are early English patterns of florals that are worked on strong twill linen in either cream or grey. The lovely designs can be incorporated into such items as upholstery, curtains, bedlinens and rugs. Please Note- other books in this series on this technique are in color -however, this book was pri… |