Rare Maritime Sailing Ship Crewel Embroidery Kit Ancient Mariner

The galleon is the most famous among the ancient vessels. The mere word conjurs visions of brash and romantic figures of the high seas- from Spanish armadas and pirate ships to daring sailors and dangerous ocean voyages. Before the Wind is part of the Sunset Stitchery’s series of sailing ships for the crewel embroidery artist. Eileen Violet’s beautiful depiction of teh freedom of wind in the billowing sails and fresh salt spray are captured beautifully with a variety of blended and sculptured stitches. Exquisite in it’s rustic maritime simplicity- a perfect stitchery portrait to place over your mantle ; what a handsome addition to any nautical collection!Perfect for the Intermediate Stitcher and Above.  An absolute Treasure!

Size: 16"x20"

Kit contains: Printed design on 20"x24" 100% cotton fabric, 100% wool yarn, 100% cotton yarn sufficient to complete the design, full color print and complete instructions. Proudly made in the USA *Needle has been removed and will need to be replaced. *

Artist: Eileen Violet
Manufacturer: Sunset Stitchery Designs
Year/Condition: 1978/Vintage New