Stitch your own beautiful summer hedgerow with this relaxing hand embroidery kit. The design features wild flowers and natural scenery against a delicate and fresh, summery pre-printed background.
The kit gives you the chance to learn and practice an interesting variety of stitches including split stitch, chain stitch. french knots and back stitch and couching. You will be guided through the process of adding a subtle sparkle to your work by using seed beads to anchor down delicate sequins and incorporating fine gold thread into your stitches.
If you are new to stitching don’t worry as the illustrated Stitch Glossary is there to guide you through each stitch step by step
The kits are designed to give you a relaxing stitching experience where you can enjoy some ‘me time’ and lose yourself in the process- with the bonus of having something beautiful at the end of the it, which you can continue to enjoy. The design is pre-printed onto the fabric so there is no need for tracing, and everything you need is included leaving you all ready to get stitching!
EACH KIT INCLUDES:
- Pre-printed 100% organic cotton fabric. The printed area measures approx. 16x16cm (6.3x6.3”)
- 100% cotton calico backing fabric
- DMC threads
- Gold Madeira thread
- Beading thread
- Stef Francis hand-dyed variegated thread
- Needles
- Beads
- Sequins
- Instructions and Stitch Glossary
You will need:
- Scissors
- 8/9” wooden embroidery hoop
INSTRUCTIONS:
The instruction booklet includes full written instructions as well as clear labelled diagrams showing where the different stitches are used. There is also an illustrated Stitch Glossary and advice on how to stretch your work ready for framing.
GREAT IDEA!
If you would prefer to enjoy some embroidery tuition to accompany this kit, please contact us to arrange a suitable time. All classes are held at our lovely studio in East Keswick, Leeds LS17 9DA