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Sweet little Mushroom Embroidery Kit comes with everything you need to complete this super fun embroidery project. The background color is a beautiful fresh spring green. Stitching is done in cream floss with some of the white fabric showing to add interest and contrast to the design. Preprinted fabric is ready to pop in your hoop and go. Kit includes: preprinted fabric, needle, 6 inch hoop, embroidery floss, and instructions. Rikrack embroidery kits are so much fun to embroider you will have trouble putting it down. You can also check out rikrack.com for lots of helpful tips and step by step photos. This kit is Satin Stitch, Back stitch, Daisy Stitch and Cross Stitch. Suitable for a beginner. You can find how to tips on rikrack.com in the Mushrooms section *Instagram: charikliazarris #rikrackembroidery *Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/charikliazarris
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This listing is for a digital download of my Meadow hand embroidery PATTERN. There is a lot of information packed into this document. Your purchase includes: « A printable stitching pattern « The pattern’s stitching guide « Material list « A resource guide that includes my tips on where to go for inspiration as well as where I go to brush up on my stitching skills « My list of favorite embroidery tips and tricks that I use everyday « Instructions for transferring your patterns « Instructions for finishing (backing) your hoop This pattern is sized for a 6-inch hoop. Please note: This pattern is intended for those who already have a basic understanding of embroidery, but you definitely do not need to be an expert. Make sure to use the hashtag #AOAembroideryclub on IG so I can see your finished piece! This is a DIGITAL download. You will not receive any physical product in the mail. Once you purchase the pattern you will be able to instantly download your PDF files. Need help on downloading your PDF? Go here >> https://www.etsy.com/help/article/3949 All digital download sales are final. ************************************************************ This pattern is ©And Other Adventures 2019. This pattern is for personal use only and you may not sell products made from this pattern. Please do not sell, distribute, photograph, or reproduce this pattern, guide or instructions in any way. Distribution of this pattern in electronic or hard copy is prohibited. ************************************************************ OTHER INFORMATION « Website: www.andotheradventuresco.com « Newsletter: https://bit.ly/AOAemail « Instagram: @andotheradventuresco « Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/andotheradventures « Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/andotheradventures Thank you so much for stopping by my shop!
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Check out this massive list of modern embroidery kits perfect for beginners! These kits are perfect for trying your hand at a new craft, and they also make great gifts.
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The author of these works is Roanna Wells, an english artist based in Sheffield. Both her beautiful panels with embroideries that her sketches are rich in patterns and they have very fascinating geometries. http://www.roannawells.co.uk/
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Whale with Flowers Embroidery Kit – Do it Yourself Embroidery Kit with PatternThis pattern is designed for those who have a basic knowledge of Embroidery, however if you are a beginner there are a few \
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I have great admiration for the beautiful simplicity of Japanese design, and Hope Floats My Boat is my own playful interpretation and nod to the aesthetic. The pattern was created from my own original, hand-sketched illustration. A red origami boat on a sashiko inspired sea, this modern design is al