RSN Bayeux Tapestry Collection - Edward's Place Embroidery Kit

The background fabric used in the kit is a closely woven cream linen; this replicates the Bayeux tapestry fabric as much as possible in the fact that it is thought to have been an off-white colour linen originally. Four shades of 100% British crewel wool are used in this kit. Three medium toned colours; green, yellow, and terracotta; and one dark tone.

Stitches you will use:

Bayeux Stitch

Split Stitch

Stem Stitch

Chain Stitch

 The kit includes:

Instruction Booklet

Linen with printed design

4 x Appleton’s crewel wools

6 inch hoop

Number 22 chenille needles

(You will need embroidery scissors)

Designed by Marg Dier.

Warning: This kit contains a sharp needle, keep away from small children.

Image Courtesy of the Bayeux Museum.

About the British Museum

Founded in 1753, the British Museum was the first national public museum in the world. The collection tells the stories of cultures across the world, from the dawn of human history, over two million years ago, to the present. Objects range from the earliest tools made by humans and remarkable finds from the ancient world to more recent acquisitions from Africa, Oceania and the Americas, the Middle East, Asia and Europe, as well as the national collections of prints and drawings, and coins and medals.