{"product_id":"historical-collection-the-winchester-embroidery-kit-by-dr-alexandra-makin-1","title":"Historical Collection: The Winchester Embroidery Kit by Dr Alexandra Makin","description":"\u003cp\u003eCreate your own embroidery inspired by 7th-century horse harness fitting, using authentic materials designed by historian and RSN Fellow Dr Alexandra Makin \u003c!--more--\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSkill level: intermediate \/ experienced\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe embroidery incorporates six different stitches:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStem stitch\u003cbr\u003e\nSingle stitch\u003cbr\u003e\nChain stitch\u003cbr\u003e\nLoop stitch\u003cbr\u003e\nSatin Stitch\u003cbr\u003e\nLaid and couched work\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eContents:\u003cbr\u003e\nHandwoven linen with hand printed design\u003cbr\u003e\nHandmade brass needle based on archaeological finds\u003cbr\u003e\nLambswool 2-ply crewel wool threads - complete skeins\u003cbr\u003e\nFully illustrated, step-by-step instruction book with stitch and colour charts\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYou will also need:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e12cm embroidery hoop and embroidery scissors\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 1rem;\"\u003eHand made in the UK \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Royal School of Needlework","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":62969020678474,"sku":"1872100731","price":84.5,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1036\/4541\/3706\/files\/IMG_3488_e3ef739c-9175-4003-aadd-827dae8f6634.webp?v=1786879286","url":"https:\/\/rsn.org.uk\/products\/historical-collection-the-winchester-embroidery-kit-by-dr-alexandra-makin-1","provider":"Royal School of Needlework","version":"1.0","type":"link"}