This Hoop & Fred DIY Embroidery Kit contains everything you need to stitch your own pair of gorgeous winter decorations: - 8 page stitch and pattern guide with photos- 2 pieces of Calico Cotton with your pattern printed on in washable fabric ink- 2 pieces of festive backing material- 2 festive ribbons for hanging your decorations- 3 DMC Threads- 2 needles- and of course 2 all-important 4-inch wooden hoops!Standard kit comes with enough materials to make 2 decorations - upgrade to receive a kit with enough materials to make 3 or 4 decorations!With this kit, you’ll learn 3 different stitches, and be guided through every step of the process to complete - and customise your own embroidered street scene. The pattern is perfect for beginners looking for a challenge, and the guide gives advice and top tips for how to make the most out of your stitches. Perfect for beginners This is the ideal kit for those who have never embroidered before (or for those looking to refine their skills). Everything you need is included in the box (apart from scissors), and the design teaches you several basic stitches and all the foundations you need for your embroidery journey! Why Embroidery? Embroidery is the perfect art for people looking to take an hour or so out of their day and find some peace.Every stitch forces you to slow down and be in the moment. It keeps your hands and mind busy, and if you make a mistake, it’s easy to correct.Embroidery came into my life when I needed it most, right at the beginning of the lockdown. When my anxiety was sky high, I found a craft that could distract from the never-ending news cycle when nothing else could. I know ‘mindful’ is a word thrown around a lot, but as someone who has never managed to meditate, I know that embroidery can provide the respite so many desperately need.Please note scissors are not included.This is not a toy.Calico is natural untreated cotton, which means it has a lovely natural cream and speckled look to it.
