English Rose is one of a pair of circular beaded blackwork designs which use silks and metallic threads to give a luxurious sense of the golden age of Elizabethan embroidery. Loosely based on a combination of arabesque designs and designs for parterres (formal gardens) found in Elizabethan and Tudor pattern books, this design is worked on 32 count linen.

Stitch Count = 150 Square
Design Area c. 24 cm (c 9.5 inches) square on 32 count fabric
Graph/Thread ratio = 1 square:1 fabric block containing 4 fabric thread intersections.

The companion piece to this one is Tudor Rose, which can be viewed here.

Hand-decorated star mounts to set off this design are available, as is a full framing service to suit most budgets. Email for further details

CHART: £4.00/$6.00

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KIT: £20.00/$30.00

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