{"product_id":"queen-elizabeth-i-armada-gown-goldwork-embroidery-kit-1588-tudor-replica","title":"Queen Elizabeth I Armada Gown Goldwork Embroidery Kit — 1588 Tudor Replica","description":"\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e Queen Elizabeth I Armada Gown Goldwork Embroidery Kit — 1588 Tudor Replica\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\" class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(43, 0, 255);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePLEASE NOTE DEFAULT FABRIC IS SAPPHIRE BLUE DUPIONI\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr class=\"border-border-200 border-t-0.5 my-3 mx-1.5\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eRecreate the legendary goldwork from the most iconic royal portrait in English history.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr class=\"border-border-200 border-t-0.5 my-3 mx-1.5\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eIn 1588, Queen Elizabeth I commissioned a gown embroidered with gold suns, scattered with pearls — each one a symbol of her power, purity, and triumph over the Spanish Armada. The Armada Portrait, now hanging at the Queen's House in Greenwich, has captivated historians, embroiderers, and history lovers for over four centuries.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eNow you can recreate a piece of that living history with your own hands.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eThis kit is a faithful interpretation of the geometric goldwork adorning Elizabeth I's iconic gown — worked in the traditional Elizabethan style with gold cording, passing thread, and glass pearls on rich jewel-toned fabric.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr class=\"border-border-200 border-t-0.5 my-3 mx-1.5\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWHAT'S INCLUDED\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"[li_\u0026amp;]:mb-0 [li_\u0026amp;]:mt-1 [li_\u0026amp;]:gap-1 [\u0026amp;:not(:last-child)_ul]:pb-1 [\u0026amp;:not(:last-child)_ol]:pb-1 list-disc flex flex-col gap-1 pl-8 mb-3\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003e3 sizes of gold-plated cording \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003e1 spool of 0.16mm gold-plated passing thread — for satin stitch \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003e20 white glass pearls — you can switch them up with real pearls!\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"color: rgb(43, 0, 255);\" class=\"whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(43, 0, 255);\"\u003ePre-cut fabric in your choice of: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"color: rgb(43, 0, 255);\" class=\"whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(43, 0, 255);\"\u003eSapphire Blue Dupioni Silk, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"color: rgb(43, 0, 255);\" class=\"whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(147, 17, 151);\"\u003eRoyal Purple Dupioni Silk, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"color: rgb(43, 0, 255);\" class=\"whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003eMidnight Black Peau de Soie,  \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"color: rgb(70, 164, 210);\" class=\"whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(70, 164, 210);\"\u003eTeal Heavyweight Peau de Soie\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eDesign applied to the fabric\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eEmbroidery hoop and needles not included.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr class=\"border-border-200 border-t-0.5 my-3 mx-1.5\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTHE DESIGN\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eThe centerpiece is an eight-pointed gold star with a cluster of pearls at its heart — a direct echo of the embroidered suns across Elizabeth's sleeves in the Armada Portrait. A geometric lattice of gold cording frames four corner flowers\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e Finished piece measures approximately 6 x 6 inches — suitable for framing, using as a fan or purse.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr class=\"border-border-200 border-t-0.5 my-3 mx-1.5\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSKILL LEVEL\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eIntermediate — some prior embroidery experience recommended as the instructions are limited\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr class=\"border-border-200 border-t-0.5 my-3 mx-1.5\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA NOTE ON THE HISTORY\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eThe Armada Portrait was painted c.1588 to celebrate England's defeat of the Spanish fleet. Every pearl on Elizabeth's gown symbolized her chastity and power as the Virgin Queen. Every gold sun declared her as the light and life of England. When you stitch this piece, you are working in the same tradition as the royal embroiderers of the Tudor court.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr class=\"border-border-200 border-t-0.5 my-3 mx-1.5\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e Recreate the goldwork from Queen Elizabeth I's 1588 Armada Portrait gown. Kit includes gold cording, passing thread \u0026amp; glass pearls on jewel-toned silk fabric.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Shining Threads","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52819974914415,"sku":null,"price":49.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0931\/1528\/5871\/files\/672681265_10162125004590964_5086240433029389467_n.jpg?v=1776564423","url":"https:\/\/dragonhoardthread.myshopify.com\/products\/queen-elizabeth-i-armada-gown-goldwork-embroidery-kit-1588-tudor-replica","provider":"Shining Threads","version":"1.0","type":"link"}