Crewel stitching types

If you’re making your own crewel art, how do you pick the ideal combination of stitching and design? Crewel art stitching can be divided into four unique categories: Flat crewel includes back, straight, darning, running, cross, stem, outline, satin, long and short, seed, fishbone, fern, chevron, herringbone, sheaf, and split stitches. Couched or laid crewel includes Bokhara stitch, New England laid, Roumanian, trellis, cloud filling, and raised, whipped, and woven spider web stitches. Loop crewel includes buttonhole, chain, feather, rope, fly, and turkey work. Knot crewel includes French, bullion, and coral knot stitches.

There are so many different types of crewel art, it’s quite an adventure picking a style of embroidery that will look just right in your home. There are a few primary types of stitching that you can choose from, and here’s a bit about each type to help you decide: Blackwork crewel art is embroidery that uses black threads on white fabric in both surface stitchery and counted work. Whitework crewel art describes all embroidery that’s colorless and stitched with white linen thread, or unbleached cotton. Stumpwork crewel art is a contemporary term for silk and metal thread embroidery, which is also known as raised embroidery. Cross stitch embroidery is a technique that uses two stitches that cross each other to create an ‘x’ pattern. Vintage crewel art uses classic methods to stitch traditional patterns, most often with wool stitches.

Crewel Art

(1,319 Results)

Large Vintage Floral Crewel / Mid Century Mod Bowl of Flowers Embroidery / Springtime Warm Shades Gerber Daisies, Marigolds, Roses Crewel

(295)

$125.00

From shop ToothandNailEclectic

Only 1 left — order soon
Vtg Crewel Floral Field Embroidery Fuzzy Flowers Matted wood Framed 32x16”

(188)

Star Seller

Sale Price $90.00
Original Price $100.00 (10% off)

From shop owlandtwigvintage
Retro Framed Floral Crewel / 1970's Flowers and Leaves in Mustard, Avocado, and Rust Tones / Bucilla "Botanica" Yarn Embroidery Wall Decor

(295)

$125.00

From shop ToothandNailEclectic

Only 1 left — order soon
Gorgeous Forest Yarn Crewel

(72)

Star Seller

$82.00

From shop MomerathsVintage

Only 1 left — order soon
Vintage Erica Wilson Hiawatha No 7053 Puff Flower Crewel, Suitable for Framing or Make into Pillow, Never Used

(351)

Star Seller

$65.00

From shop JustinesQuilts

FREE shipping

Only 1 left — order soon
Vintage Mushroom Crewel Framed COMPLETE 5x7 Merry Sunset Fiber Art

(200)

$65.00

From shop UnionHaul
Vintage Large Vintage Crewel Bird and Floral Embroidery

(24)

$85.00

From shop AlexanderByAlex

Only 1 left — order soon
Vintage Crewel Embroidery Flower Bouquet // Vintage Framed Artwork

(117)

$84.00

From shop BungalowBoheme
Vintage Creative Stitchery Crewel Picture Kit, The Four Seasons WINTER No. 0425 Framed Size Is 12"x16" Never Opened

(8)

$59.99

From shop LKArtSupplies
Vintage 1970's Paragon Fanciful Flowers Crewel in HTF Fuchsia

(240)

Star Seller

$500.00

From shop MerryPlumVintage

FREE shipping

Only 1 left — order soon
Vintage “Kitchen Confections” Crewel-Work Recipe Pocket / Recipe Panel Decorative Wall Hanging

$34.00

From shop JunipersVtgEmporium
Vintage Mid Century Blue Chicory Floral Flowers Crewel Embroidery Wall Art Framed

(362)

$150.00

From shop EucalyptusBranch

Only 1 left — order soon
Vintage Mouse and Berries Crewel Embroidery

(63)

Star Seller

$25.00

From shop CrybabyKittenVintage

Only 1 left — order soon
Gorgeous Vintage Pair of Handmade Crewels, Monarch Butterfly and Red/Orange Poppy Flowers and Daisies Framed Vintage Art Gallery Wall Decor

(297)

Star Seller

$225.00

From shop VintagebyDaniFinds
Please No Smoking vintage inspired crewel kit

(186)

Star Seller

$58.00

From shop bettycrafter
Vintage RARE CREWEL Embroidery Complete Finished Framed Paragon No 2126 Heirloom Sampler USA State Flower Map America Green Gold Gilt Frame

(1,461)

$348.00

From shop CalmCoolCollectedVin

FREE shipping

Only 1 left — order soon
Wonderful Vintage 1960s Crewel Jungle Animals • 17 x 24

(47)

Star Seller

$78.00

From shop 331SweetBriar
Blowing trees and ducks crewel

(6,261)

Star Seller

Sale Price $112.00
Original Price $140.00 (20% off)

From shop HappyVintageStudio
Vintage MCM Mid Century Crewel Needlework Embroidery Art in Floral Basket Design | Large Size

(109)

Star Seller

$118.00

From shop VintByJee

Only 1 left — order soon
Vintage Crewel Pillow - Needs Repair or Use for craft as linen has torn

(351)

Star Seller

$12.80

From shop JustinesQuilts
Crewel Embroidered Daisies and Butterfly - Framed

(212)

Star Seller

$18.00

From shop WildCottageVintage

Only 1 left — order soon
Vintage Large Sunflowers Finished Crewel Embroidery Framed Signed Wall Art, Retro Floral Decor, Mid Century Wall Decor, Crewel Wall Hanging

(892)

$120.00

From shop PastVersusPresents

FREE shipping

Only 1 left — order soon
Vintage Handmade Erica Wilson Farmhouse In Spring Scene Crewel Framed Wall Art

(1,783)

Star Seller

$35.00

From shop BookcliffVintage

FREE shipping
Vintage Birds Embroidery Wall Hanging, Vintage Crewel Embroidery Birds Hanging Banner, Vintage Cottagecore, Bird Lover Gift

(83)

Star Seller

$32.00

From shop MeGustaVintageShop

FREE shipping
Vintage Paragon Crewel Hand Embroidered in the Canary Islands / Retro Sunset, Tree Branch, Monk Crewel / Creepy Gothic Scene with Church

(295)

$240.00

From shop ToothandNailEclectic
CREWEL EMBROIDERY, Set of 2 Vintage Framed Embroidery, 8.5 tall and 6.5 inch tall, both frame width is 6.5 inch

(88)

Star Seller

$38.00

From shop Company3one
Vintage Framed Owl Family Needlework,

(461)

Star Seller

$38.21

From shop ShabbyTabbyHomegoods

FREE shipping

Only 1 left — order soon
Framed Vintage Crewel Embroidery

(161)

$48.00

From shop Lunaandbluevintage
Vintage Framed 70's Mural Embroidered Crewel Wall Playful Cats Kittens Birds

(105)

Star Seller

$100.00

From shop GurlPower197
Vintage Large Long Stitch Crewel of Teapot with Flowers, 1980s

(514)

Star Seller

$78.00

From shop TwistedLolaDesigns

Only 1 left — order soon
Coastal Seashell Crewell Set of 2, Vintage Gold Brass Colored Framed Beach Needlepoint Art Embroidery, Peach Turquoise Summer Decor

(32)

Star Seller

$54.00

From shop SongofSixVintage

Only 1 left — order soon
Vintage cottage and flowers crewel framed embroidery

(74)

Star Seller

$85.00

From shop Diamantsintherough

Only 1 left — order soon
Framed Vintage Fall Floral Flower Bouquet Crewel Yarn Embroidery 5x7 Oval Wood Frame

(162)

Star Seller

Sale Price $33.15
Original Price $39.00 (15% off)

From shop CactusBloomVintage
Vintage 70’s Crewel Picture with Repurposed Barn Wood Frame - Large Crewel - Vintage Crewel Art

(1,136)

$55.00

From shop SweetBabyJaneCo

FREE shipping

Only 1 left — order soon
Vintage Crewel / Birds Crewel / Flower Crewel Art / Vintage Embroidery /Needlework / Wall Decor / Wallhanging / Tapestry / Thanksgiving

(86)

Star Seller

$76.43

From shop HoneysideTreasure

FREE shipping

Only 1 left — order soon
Vintage Crewel Floral Bouquet Pot Framed Wall Art

(441)

$38.00

From shop ALittleCherryOnTop

Only 1 left — order soon
Large Vintage Crewel / Unique crewel / large vintage embroidery / Vintage needlepoint / Home decor / Peacock Crewel / Peacock

(86)

Star Seller

$79.80

From shop HoneysideTreasure

FREE shipping

Only 1 left — order soon
Vintage Crewel / Flower Crewel / Framed Needlework / Vintage Embroidery / Flowers

(86)

Star Seller

$48.56

From shop HoneysideTreasure

FREE shipping

Only 1 left — order soon
Large vintage planes crewel

(6,261)

Star Seller

Sale Price $160.00
Original Price $200.00 (20% off)

From shop HappyVintageStudio
Vintage Rainbow Turtle Crewel Embroidery --- Retro 1970s Groovy Animal Embroidered Art --- 70s Colorful Cottage Garden Nature Home Decor

(5,717)

Star Seller

$27.00

From shop CassandrasNotebook

Only 1 left — order soon
Vintage 1970s Crewel Work Framed Completed Flower Cart Yellow Orange

(1,186)

Star Seller

Sale Price $34.20
Original Price $38.00 (10% off)

From shop Oldmancotton
Fabulous Antique Crewel Work Needlework Textile Bright Bluebirds of Happiness Pussy Willows Destash

(1,118)

Star Seller

$48.00

From shop debstergreen
Vintage Birds & Flowers Framed Crewel Embroidery Pair - Pheasant Egret Iris Chrysanthemum Wall Art

(316)

$195.00

From shop MintyShopTX
Vintage 1970s Pair of 2 Framed Flower Crewels, Gloxinia Crewel, Cyclamen Crewel, Crewel in Brown Wood Frame, Set of Two Floral Crewels

(45)

Star Seller

$49.98

From shop LittleAcreHomestead

FREE shipping

Only 1 left — order soon
Vintage framed owl crewel

(6,261)

Star Seller

Sale Price $72.00
Original Price $90.00 (20% off)

From shop HappyVintageStudio
Vintage 60s 70s Crewel Flower Framed Vase Pot Planter Handmade Boho Cabin Cottage MCM Fiber Arts Knits Home Decor Hippie

(299)

Star Seller

Sale Price $59.99
Original Price $79.99 (25% off)

From shop tipsyvintage
Vintage framed Blue Jay birds crewel

(74)

Star Seller

$52.00

From shop Diamantsintherough
Vintage Crewel Embroidery Lot, Vintage Hiawatha Flower Needlework design by Erica Wilson 100% Linen, Vintage Crewel Embroidery Flower Basket

(581)

Star Seller

$40.00

From shop HelenandherDaughters

Only 1 left — order soon

There's so much more for you to discover

Review spotlight

Here is a selection of four-star and five-star reviews from customers who were delighted with the products they found in this category.

Related to Crewel Art

Learn More About Crewel Art

Crewel or crewelwork is a type of surface embroidery where stitching is used to create a pattern using wool threads. Even if you’ve never heard of crewel art before, there is a very good chance you’ve seen it somewhere. The technique itself is at least a thousand years old, and has been used in tapestries across England since the middle ages, eventually spreading throughout Europe and North America. A delightfully endless variety of patterns can be applied to the fabric, but crewel art is not defined by one particular technique, but rather the use of stitching to create beautiful designs and images regardless of the style.

Embroidered blankets, tapestries, and other crewelwork pieces make wonderful gifts that can last for generations if cared for properly.

If you’re making your own crewel art, how do you pick the ideal combination of stitching and design? Crewel art stitching can be divided into four unique categories:

Flat crewel includes back, straight, darning, running, cross, stem, outline, satin, long and short, seed, fishbone, fern, chevron, herringbone, sheaf, and split stitches.
Couched or laid crewel includes Bokhara stitch, New England laid, Roumanian, trellis, cloud filling, and raised, whipped, and woven spider web stitches.
Loop crewel includes buttonhole, chain, feather, rope, fly, and turkey work.
Knot crewel includes French, bullion, and coral knot stitches.

There are so many different types of crewel art, it’s quite an adventure picking a style of embroidery that will look just right in your home. There are a few primary types of stitching that you can choose from, and here’s a bit about each type to help you decide:

Blackwork crewel art is embroidery that uses black threads on white fabric in both surface stitchery and counted work.
Whitework crewel art describes all embroidery that’s colorless and stitched with white linen thread, or unbleached cotton.
Stumpwork crewel art is a contemporary term for silk and metal thread embroidery, which is also known as raised embroidery.
Cross stitch embroidery is a technique that uses two stitches that cross each other to create an ‘x’ pattern.
Vintage crewel art uses classic methods to stitch traditional patterns, most often with wool stitches.

Crewel Art

Large Vintage Floral Crewel / Mid Century Mod Bowl of Flowers Embroidery / Springtime Warm Shades Gerber Daisies, Marigolds, Roses Crewel

Vtg Crewel Floral Field Embroidery Fuzzy Flowers Matted wood Framed 32x16”

Retro Framed Floral Crewel / 1970's Flowers and Leaves in Mustard, Avocado, and Rust Tones / Bucilla "Botanica" Yarn Embroidery Wall Decor

Gorgeous Forest Yarn Crewel

Vintage Erica Wilson Hiawatha No 7053 Puff Flower Crewel, Suitable for Framing or Make into Pillow, Never Used

Vintage Mushroom Crewel Framed COMPLETE 5x7 Merry Sunset Fiber Art

Vintage Large Vintage Crewel Bird and Floral Embroidery

Vintage Crewel Embroidery Flower Bouquet // Vintage Framed Artwork

Vintage Creative Stitchery Crewel Picture Kit, The Four Seasons WINTER No. 0425 Framed Size Is 12"x16" Never Opened

Vintage 1970's Paragon Fanciful Flowers Crewel in HTF Fuchsia

Vintage “Kitchen Confections” Crewel-Work Recipe Pocket / Recipe Panel Decorative Wall Hanging

Vintage Mid Century Blue Chicory Floral Flowers Crewel Embroidery Wall Art Framed

Vintage Mouse and Berries Crewel Embroidery

Gorgeous Vintage Pair of Handmade Crewels, Monarch Butterfly and Red/Orange Poppy Flowers and Daisies Framed Vintage Art Gallery Wall Decor

Please No Smoking vintage inspired crewel kit

Vintage RARE CREWEL Embroidery Complete Finished Framed Paragon No 2126 Heirloom Sampler USA State Flower Map America Green Gold Gilt Frame

Wonderful Vintage 1960s Crewel Jungle Animals • 17 x 24

Blowing trees and ducks crewel

Vintage MCM Mid Century Crewel Needlework Embroidery Art in Floral Basket Design | Large Size

Vintage Crewel Pillow - Needs Repair or Use for craft as linen has torn

Crewel Embroidered Daisies and Butterfly - Framed

Vintage Large Sunflowers Finished Crewel Embroidery Framed Signed Wall Art, Retro Floral Decor, Mid Century Wall Decor, Crewel Wall Hanging

Vintage Handmade Erica Wilson Farmhouse In Spring Scene Crewel Framed Wall Art

Vintage Birds Embroidery Wall Hanging, Vintage Crewel Embroidery Birds Hanging Banner, Vintage Cottagecore, Bird Lover Gift

Vintage Paragon Crewel Hand Embroidered in the Canary Islands / Retro Sunset, Tree Branch, Monk Crewel / Creepy Gothic Scene with Church

CREWEL EMBROIDERY, Set of 2 Vintage Framed Embroidery, 8.5 tall and 6.5 inch tall, both frame width is 6.5 inch

Vintage Framed Owl Family Needlework,

Framed Vintage Crewel Embroidery

Vintage Framed 70's Mural Embroidered Crewel Wall Playful Cats Kittens Birds

Vintage Large Long Stitch Crewel of Teapot with Flowers, 1980s

Coastal Seashell Crewell Set of 2, Vintage Gold Brass Colored Framed Beach Needlepoint Art Embroidery, Peach Turquoise Summer Decor

Vintage cottage and flowers crewel framed embroidery

Framed Vintage Fall Floral Flower Bouquet Crewel Yarn Embroidery 5x7 Oval Wood Frame

Vintage 70’s Crewel Picture with Repurposed Barn Wood Frame - Large Crewel - Vintage Crewel Art

Vintage Crewel / Birds Crewel / Flower Crewel Art / Vintage Embroidery /Needlework / Wall Decor / Wallhanging / Tapestry / Thanksgiving

Vintage Crewel Floral Bouquet Pot Framed Wall Art

Large Vintage Crewel / Unique crewel / large vintage embroidery / Vintage needlepoint / Home decor / Peacock Crewel / Peacock

Vintage Crewel / Flower Crewel / Framed Needlework / Vintage Embroidery / Flowers

Large vintage planes crewel

Vintage Rainbow Turtle Crewel Embroidery --- Retro 1970s Groovy Animal Embroidered Art --- 70s Colorful Cottage Garden Nature Home Decor

Vintage 1970s Crewel Work Framed Completed Flower Cart Yellow Orange

Fabulous Antique Crewel Work Needlework Textile Bright Bluebirds of Happiness Pussy Willows Destash

Vintage Birds & Flowers Framed Crewel Embroidery Pair - Pheasant Egret Iris Chrysanthemum Wall Art

Vintage 1970s Pair of 2 Framed Flower Crewels, Gloxinia Crewel, Cyclamen Crewel, Crewel in Brown Wood Frame, Set of Two Floral Crewels

Vintage framed owl crewel

Vintage 60s 70s Crewel Flower Framed Vase Pot Planter Handmade Boho Cabin Cottage MCM Fiber Arts Knits Home Decor Hippie

Vintage framed Blue Jay birds crewel

Vintage Crewel Embroidery Lot, Vintage Hiawatha Flower Needlework design by Erica Wilson 100% Linen, Vintage Crewel Embroidery Flower Basket

There's so much more for you to discover

Related to Crewel Art

Learn More About Crewel Art

What is crewel art?

Crewel stitching types

Crewel design types