Hand embroidery kits by Nicki Franklin of The Stitchery. Kits include: hand painted antique linen, full instructions, and the thread required to complete the project. You will need a need basic sewing kit that includes: A pair of small, sharp embroidery scissors, a size 4" or 5" embroidery hoop and a selection of hand-sewing needles.
Antique linen printed with an elegant white Hydrangea wreath to stitch for Christmas. A nice small and simple design (approx 2”), the kit includes 8” square printed linen front with plain 8” square backing linen (also antique French linen) with full instructions and all threads required to complete the kit.
I have included a length of fine antique twine for a hanging loop. The kit does not include a decorative bow but a scrap of white linen is provided so that you can make your own. (Floral and striped fabric also looks pretty.)
You will need a need basic sewing kit that includes: A pair of small, sharp embroidery scissors, a size 4" or 5" embroidery hoop and a selection of hand-sewing needles.
Level 1: Absolute Beginner
The kit includes antique hand-printed linen, instructions and all threads required to complete the project. If you are a visual learner you will also find supporting tutorials on my youtube channel.
You will need a need basic sewing kit that includes: A pair of small, sharp embroidery scissors, a size 4" or 5" embroidery hoop and a selection of hand-sewing needles.
Level 2: Enthusiastic Beginner
These sweet needle minders are the best friend of embroidery projects! Use the double magnet on the back to attach it to your piece then the magnet holds your needle without making needless holes in your work. This design is a favorite from the Road Trip collection and is engraved in natural birch wood.
size: approximately 2″ diameter
Our fun ‘Stitch’ design is our newest needle minder. They are about 2″ diameter and engraved into birch. Our sweet wooden needle minders use magnets to attach to your stitching and hold you needles. They are the best friend of your embroidery frame or hoop and a pretty way to avoid unnecessary needle pokes in your fabric!
For the finest and most exquisite stitching. Velvety smooth, sharp point. Polished along the axis for effortless piercing. Anti-Rusting, long-lasting needles. Black plated for enhanced rust resistance. Does not bend or break easily. The ultimate balance between hardness and flexibility.
These sweet needle minders are the best friend of embroidery projects! Use the double magnet on the back to attach it to your piece then the magnet holds your needle without making needless holes in your work. This design is a favorite from upcoming Holiday collection and is engraved in natural birch wood.
size: approximately 2″ diameter
Needle minders are the best friend of embroidery projects! Use the double magnet on the back to attach it to your embroidery project, then the magnet holds your needle without making needless holes in your work. The Mercury design from Sun Print 2015 is a long time favorite.
size: approximately 3’’ height in natural birch wood.
The kit contains an A4-sized stitch sampler. Displayed in a grid format, with each box separated by running stitch, the sampler includes: French knots, bullion knots, seed stitch, buttonhole stitch and split stitch to name just a few. There is space at the bottom of the grid for the stitcher to put their initials and date.
The sampler is self-explanatory as to which stitches go where but the kit includes 5 full skeins of DMC embroidery thread and an A6 booklet with detailed instructions on how to complete each stitch together with a few embroidery tips.
Whites: a selection of five white, ivory, ecru and light beige toning threads for a neutral, white on white sampler.
You will need a need basic sewing kit that includes: A pair of small, sharp embroidery scissors, an embroidery hoop and a selection of hand-sewing needles.
Level 1: Absolute Beginner
The kit contains an A4-sized stitch sampler. Displayed in a grid format, with each box separated by running stitch, the sampler includes: French knots, bullion knots, seed stitch, buttonhole stitch and split stitch to name just a few. There is space at the bottom of the grid for the stitcher to put their initials and date.
The sampler is self-explanatory as to which stitches go where but the kit includes 5 full skeins of DMC embroidery thread and an A6 booklet with detailed instructions on how to complete each stitch together with a few embroidery tips.
Rosy Pinks: Three pretty muted pale pinks for flowers and roses with two muted greens for stems and stalks.
You will need a need basic sewing kit that includes: A pair of small, sharp embroidery scissors, an embroidery hoop and a selection of hand-sewing needles.
Level 1: Absolute Beginner
The kit contains an A4-sized stitch sampler. Displayed in a grid format, with each box separated by running stitch, the sampler includes: French knots, bullion knots, seed stitch, buttonhole stitch and split stitch to name just a few. There is space at the bottom of the grid for the stitcher to put their initials and date.
The sampler is self-explanatory as to which stitches go where but the kit includes 5 full skeins of DMC embroidery thread and an A6 booklet with detailed instructions on how to complete each stitch together with a few embroidery tips.
Muted Greens: Five toning green threads in a muted colour palette for a fresh and contemporary finish.
You will need a need basic sewing kit that includes: A pair of small, sharp embroidery scissors, an embroidery hoop and a selection of hand-sewing needles.
Level 1: Absolute Beginner
Three blackberries with two leaves and a few little pink flowers screen printed onto a 8” square of antique linen. The design is 2” square.
You will need a need basic sewing kit to include: A pair of small, sharp embroidery scissors, a size 4" or 5" embroidery hoop and a selection of hand-sewing needles.
Level 2: Enthusiastic Beginner
A Beatrix Potter inspired embroidery kit.
You will need a need basic sewing kit to include: A pair of small, sharp embroidery scissors, a 5" embroidery hoop and a selection of hand-sewing needles.
A really fun kit to stitch made up of lots of mini motifs!
The kit includes a 10” square piece of hand-printed antique linen together with the threads and instructions required to complete the pattern.
You will need a need basic sewing kit that includes: A pair of small, sharp embroidery scissors, a 5" embroidery hoop and a selection of hand-sewing needles.
Level 3: Accomplished Beginner
A gorgeous Christmas Penguin with his rosy cheeks and a woolly hat to keep him warm. The design is hand printed onto an 8” piece of antique linen. Kit includes full instructions and all the threads to stitch the design.
The design measures approx 5cm x 6cm.
You will need a need basic sewing kit that includes: A pair of small, sharp embroidery scissors, a size 4" or 5" embroidery hoop and a selection of hand-sewing needles.
Level 3: Accomplished Beginner
A nice and simple design to stitch for Christmas. The design is hand printed onto an 8” piece of antique linen. Kit includes full instructions and all the threads to stitch the design. The kit also includes a strip of ticking fabric to make the bow.
You will need a need basic sewing kit that includes: A pair of small, sharp embroidery scissors, a size 4" or 5" embroidery hoop and a selection of hand-sewing needles.
Level 1: Absolute Beginner
A nice and simple design to stitch for Christmas. The design is hand printed onto an 8” piece of antique linen. Kit includes full instructions and all the threads to stitch the design. The kit also includes a strip of ticking fabric to make the bow.
You will need a need basic sewing kit that includes: A pair of small, sharp embroidery scissors, a size 4" or 5" embroidery hoop and a selection of hand-sewing needles.
Level 1: Absolute Beginner
"Willow" is the fifth embroidery kit from The Stitchery Lane series which was our subscription project for 2021.
Willow - a shop selling beautiful baskets and hats, handmade by the owner.
Lots of flowers in this one and plenty of opportunity to make it your own.
The kit includes a 10” square piece of hand-printed antique linen together with the threads and instructions required to complete the pattern.
The finished design is approx 21cm x 16cm.
You will need a need basic sewing kit that includes: A pair of small, sharp embroidery scissors, a size 4" or 5" embroidery hoop and a selection of hand-sewing needles.
Level 3: Accomplished Beginner
"The Patisserie" is the fourth embroidery kit from The Stitchery Lane series which was our subscription project for 2021.
The kit includes a 10” square piece of hand-printed antique linen together with the threads and instructions required to complete the pattern.
The finished design is approx 17cm x 13cm.
You will need a need basic sewing kit that includes: A pair of small, sharp embroidery scissors, a size 4" or 5" embroidery hoop and a selection of hand-sewing needles.
Level 3: Accomplished Beginner
"Plant Sale" is the third embroidery kit from The Stitchery Lane series which was our subscription project for 2021.
The kit includes a 10” square piece of hand-printed antique linen together with the threads and instructions required to complete the pattern.
The finished design is approx 17cm x 13cm.
You will need a need basic sewing kit that includes: A pair of small, sharp embroidery scissors, a size 4" or 5" embroidery hoop and a selection of hand-sewing needles.
Level 3: Accomplished Beginner
Kits contained printed antique linen, the thread required to complete the pattern and full written instructions.
You will need a need basic sewing kit that includes: A pair of small, sharp embroidery scissors, a size 4" or 5" embroidery hoop and a selection of hand-sewing needles.
Level 3: Accomplished Beginner
The kit comes with pre printed antique linen (10" square), instructions and plenty of threads. The design is approx 13cm x 9cm.
You will need a need basic sewing kit that includes: A pair of small, sharp embroidery scissors, a size 4" or 5" embroidery hoop and a selection of hand-sewing needles.
Level 2: Enthusiastic Beginner
The kit includes antique hand-printed linen, instructions and all threads required to complete the project. If you are a visual learner you will also find supporting tutorials on my youtube channel.
You will need a need basic sewing kit that includes: A pair of small, sharp embroidery scissors, a size 4" or 5" embroidery hoop and a selection of hand-sewing needles.
The kit includes antique hand-printed linen, instructions and all threads required to complete the project. If you are a visual learner you will also find supporting tutorials on my youtube channel.
You will need a need basic sewing kit that includes: A pair of small, sharp embroidery scissors, a size 4" or 5" embroidery hoop and a selection of hand-sewing needles.
Note: the linen provided is sufficient for the embroidery but does not make a cushion or pillow.
We have shown in our example that a pillow/cushion can be patch worked together with more linen and this is the same for all of our kits.
The kit includes antique hand-printed linen, instructions and all threads required to complete the project. If you are a visual learner you will also find supporting tutorials on my youtube channel.
You will need a need basic sewing kit that includes: A pair of small, sharp embroidery scissors, a size 4" or 5" embroidery hoop and a selection of hand-sewing needles.
Level 3: Accomplished Beginner
This kit includes: Hand painted antique linen, full instructions, and the thread required to complete the project.
You will need a need basic sewing kit that includes: A pair of small, sharp embroidery scissors, a size 4" or 5" embroidery hoop and a selection of hand-sewing needles.
