Avlea Folk Embroidery | Arcadian Rose Embroidery Hoop KIt

The Arcadian Rose folk embroidery hoop kit is inspired by a motif from a Byzantine illuminated manuscript, featuring a lovely rose reminiscent of a Tudor rose at the center, encircled by a charming vine border. Worked in warm blue, soft green, and alizarin pink with accents of gold and garnet, it's a rich and satisfying palette that gives the finished piece a jewel-like quality. The Kona cotton comes pre-stamped with the design so you can pick up your needle and start stitching straight away — no transfer work needed. A wonderful introduction to hand embroidery, with five beautiful stitches to learn along the way.

What you'll make: A 6" embroidery hoop to display

What's in your kit:

• Kona cotton pre-stamped with design
• DMC 6-strand embroidery floss
• John James size 7 embroidery needle
• Stitch diagram
• Stitch instruction booklet
• Felt for backing
• 6" beechwood hoop
• Note: the stick-and-stitch version comes with the embroidery transfer, stitch diagram and stitch instruction booklet (it does not include fabric, floss, hoop, or needle)

Stitches used: Backstitch, satin stitch, Pekinese stitch, Romanian couching, French knot, seed stitch fill Skill level: Beginner.