Opus Anglicanum literally means English Work. This was the name for a period of English embroidery that was renowned throughout Europe and beyond. It only came to an end when the Black Death swept across the world, wiping out most of the English embroiderers skilled in this technique and leaving the way open for the quicker, and therefore cheaper, techniques of tapestry shading and surface couching of metal threads from abroad to take precedence.

Opus Anglicanum made use of split stitch in silk floss along with underside couching worked in metal threads. 'Matilda' is one of two new designs designed to start you off in this beautiful technique.

The kit includes the design hand drawn onto a square of a calico, silk floss in a range of lustrous shades, metal thread, linen thread, full instructions with stitch diagram & stitch guide, beeswax and an embroidery needle. All kept tidy in a neat little box. Choice of silver, gilt and copper smooth passing available for the halo.

If just purchasing the Instructions & Diagram, these will be sent to you via email and will comprise comprehensive instructions with images, stitch guide, diagram with key and full sized design. Please select Instructions Only at checkout for free 'delivery' by email.

The finished embroidery measures approximately 5cm wide by 7cm high.

Please also see 'Edgar'.

Suitable for all skill levels.

Opus Anglicanum 'Matilda' Kit

From £8.00

Quantity

calico

silk threads

metal thread

linen thread

beeswax

needle

stitch guide

detailed diagram

comprehensive instructions
I make every effort to ensure everything is of the highest quality and workmanship, and packaged accordingly.

If however, an item is faulty and you would like to return, please notify me within 14 days. Once the item has been received back (in the original unused condition) a replacement or refund of the cost of the item and your postage can be arranged. If returning an item, please include details of your name, address and telephone/e-mail contact.

If you are not satisfied with your item I will happily refund the purchase price once the item is returned and deemed to be in a re-saleable condition, provided it is returned to me within 30 days of receipt (in the original unused condition), postage paid by the sender. Always ask for a Proof of Posting Certificate, as we will need a copy of this should your parcel get lost in the post. I do not refund delivery postage or return postage should you not be satisfied with the item.
Delivery: Unless otherwise requested, all items are posted by Royal Mail's Second class service to all UK addresses. For items available in stock I aim to despatch within 3 days of receiving an order.

Where International Postage is offered on an item, the price quoted is for the Royal Mail 'International Signed For' airmail service. Delivery quoted by Royal Mail is for 5-7 days for Europe and 7-9 days for outside Europe. If another service is required, i.e. non-signed for, please let me know and I can quote accordingly for you.

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Please ensure your delivery address is correct as I cannot redirect a parcel once it is in transit, nor am I able to replace the order free of charge. If an item is lost due to the incorrect address being given and you would still like the item, a new one must be purchased. No discount will be offered.

Lenham Needlecraft & The Art of the Needle

Purveyor of Appleton's crewel & tapestry wools, canvas, twill & other fabrics, embroidery & needlepoint kits & metal threads

Opus Anglicanum 'Matilda' Kit

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