Embroidery given to Charlecote in celebration of Capability Brown

This original embroidered hanging has been given to Charlecote Park by Leamington & District and Solihull branches of the Embroiderers' Guild. The hanging depicts features of the gardens that were designed by Capability Brown, namely the meandering river and the cedar trees, and these are complemented by a view of the house and a stag from the herd of fallow deer in the Park. 

2016 marked the 300th anniversary of Capability Brown, and it was celebrated at Charlecote Park, near Stratford-upon-Avon, with an exhibition by Leamington and Solihull branches of stitched artwork inspired by Brown's work in the Park 

Visitors were also offered the opportunity to get involved with the Capability Brown theme at a number of 'drop-in days' during the summer.  Branch members prepared the panels and visitors were invited to add the foliage in "cross stitch with attitude" and to hand stitch the border leaves. Some visitors added just a few stitches, while others stayed and stitched for a whole afternoon. Further work was added during National Stitch Day 2016, organised by Leamington branch at the Park. Finally, the work was completed by both branches and assembled into a hanging which will be on display at Charlecote Park.

Don't miss it!  
The hanging will be displayed in the Orangery Restaurant from March 2017.