Crewel embroidery is traditionally worked on a linen twill fabric with crewel (fine) wool using surface embroidery stitches, but can also be worked on lighter weight fabrics with a bit of body to them using stranded cottons or silk.

Crewel wool embroidery is a very forgiving style to learn and soon proves addictive. Kits featured here all have good stitch instructions for a beginner. Lazy Daisy keeps a large range of tablecloths, doilies and runners featuring surface embroidery.

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Acorn Bell Pull Fenwick Heartsease Magic Forest May Flower           Pomegranate The Pansy The Peony Tudor Flowers Two Figs