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A Winter Skate, a romantic winter scene to embroider

What is included in the kit?

  • A romantic winter scene to hand embroider from Caroline Zoob Designs.
  • A large piece of repurposed linen hand printed with the design.
  • A thread card loaded with the threads you will need to complete the hand-embroidered version as shown.
  • A full-colour card folder printed with clear and with comprehensive instructions and illustrations.

"I loved embroidering the stained glass windows!"

 

£34.00

In stock (can be backordered)

Additional Information

The inspiration for this design sprang from various old paintings and photographs of people skating, all dressed up in their Sunday best, perhaps on a frozen pond in the middle of a village. I liked the idea of a lady skating alone, rather like the Reverend Robert Walker in Henry Braeburn’s famous portrait, attired in the sort of clothes. we see in the lovely vintage fashion plates from the 1920s and 1930s.

This has made many appearances on Instagram and people sometimes change the colour of the hat, or coat lining. The fur collar is such fun to stitch, as is the stripey coat with its silky lining.

The printed design is 18cm x 16cm (roughly A5) but I always allow a generous margin of fabric for your hoop and framing.

 

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PLEASE NOTE

Update for ALL customers

8 December 2025

Just a little update.
 
We ship to the US, duty paid, by us. The postage has gone up a bit because we have to use a new system. 
 

Issue 27 of The Stitcher’s Journal will be despatched early next week. I am just working on the last tweaks now. 

As soon as it has gone to print I shall be launching a new embroidery kit to enjoy through the twelve days, and my Christmas Inspiration bundles – bundles of linen printed with Christmas foliage and motifs, interleaved with a few surprises. We will be posting these out next week as well.
 
If you are thinking of subscribing to The Stitcher’s Journal and want to try a copy, you can pre-order Issue 27. As with all the Journals, I only print for subscribers plus a few extras.  Issue 27 has two inserts with Christmas embroidery ideas and patterns.

We will be posting by Tracked 24 hour post (UK only) up to 4pm on Friday, 19th December, and we aim to post out on the day of ordering. 
 
Thank you so much as ever for your support. 
 
With very best wishes,

Caroline