The Kiriki Press D.I.Y. Embroidered Doll Starter Kit includes all of the essential elements you need to start embroidering! Each pattern is designed to teach a fun and interesting range of stitches, good for beginners or experienced stitchers alike. Recommended for Ages 12+ • 6" Embroidery hoop (may include a bamboo hoop rather than the plastic style shown in the photo)• 2 Embroidery needles (no. 9 & no. 10) • Stork embroidery scissors • Kiriki Embroidery Stitch Library: an illustrated instructional book detailing the complete range of stitches used in Kiriki patterns, as well as tips and tricks for perfecting your stitches. • Your choice of one D.I.Y Embroidered Doll Kit:- Screen printed pattern on cotton- Printed backing fabric- Range of DMC Embroidery Floss- Eco-friendly stuffing- Step-by-step illustrated instructions All Kiriki patterns are screen printed by hand with vibrant, water-based inks right onto the fabric so no tracing or transferring is ever required! Starter Kit does not include finished doll. Finished doll will be about 4.5"/11cm tall. Choose any of the following for your Starter Kit from the dropdown menu: Level 1: Monkey, ElephantLevel 2: Horned Owl, Fox, Squirrel Level 3: Raccoon What's the difference between the levelsLevel 1 kits feature a few basic stitchesLevel 2 kits feature a wider range of stitches, including a few more advanced onesLevel 3 kits feature a range of stitches that cover most of the surface, so they take quite a bit longer than Level 1 or 2 kits. How long do the dolls take to embroider?Level 1: 4-5 hoursLevel 2: 5-12 hoursLevel 3: 15-30 hours **************************************************************** Photos by: Ben Lariviere http://benlariviere.com/
