Preloved Semco Miniature Crewel Embroidery Kit, Chilli Kit 1127
 
 
 
This is a vintage Australian-made craft piece from Semco, likely dating back to the late 1970s or 1980s.
 
Kit Specifications
Brand: Semco (Australia's Widest Range of Crafts)
 
Technique: Crewel Embroidery (decorative needlework worked on linen using fine wool threads rather than standard stranded cotton)
 
Design: A country kitchen motif featuring a ceramic jar labelled "CHILLI" holding a bouquet of chilli pepper plants with leaves and small flowers, alongside a small terracotta spice pot with a wooden spoon.
 
Stitches Used: Satin, back, stem, and flower stitches.
 
Contents: A 28cm × 30cm piece of pure linen pre-traced with the design, pure wool embroidery yarn, a needle, and complete working instructions. The finished embroidery size is 13cm × 18cm.