Sep 8, 2011

Crewel Hearted

I am always drawn to a good crewel.  Crewel embroidery is a surface stitch, usually with wool yarns on a hearty base material, like cotton or sturdy linen.  The needlework technique is at least a thousand years old.  And, it rocks my socks off.

Chairs upholstered in a regal Jacobean crewel by Suzanne Kasler via Traditional Home via tartanscot

Some intricate crewel-ty. Get it?!?! Crewel-ty!?!?!


via Parker Sims

Animal Farm Crewel by Brunschwig & Fils via House Beautiful


Huberta Crewel by Clarence House

via Elle Decor

vintage English crewel tapestry
Claremont Crewel by F Schumacher

Great crewel fabric on Jenny's ottoman!

Oscar de la Renta Crewel for Lee Jofa
The Natural Shade Co via Little Green Notebook
 Jardin Crewel by Lee Jofa

by White Webb via Luster Interiors blog

Camp Wilder Crewel by Fabricut

And my favorite use of crewel: as a wall upholstery!
by Jill Sharp Brinson via House Beautiful

Love, love, LOVE this space!
by Jill Sharp Brinson via House Beautiful

Hope you have an upcoming project full of Crewel Intentions!  (Yikes, these puns are dorky.)
Cheers,
Whitney

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