Description
This mini butterfly cross-stitch kit gives you a small, cheerful project to stitch, with a bright butterfly worked in simple square stitches. Its upper wings are sunny yellow with pink spots, its lower wings a rich red with pink markings, and a deep burgundy body and antennae run down the middle. In the kit you will find cross-stitch fabric in a polyester and cotton blend, polyester threads in yellow, red, pink and deep red, a bamboo embroidery hoop and an iron needle. The design keeps to a handful of colours and clear blocks of stitching, so it is a manageable piece to pick up and put down, and the finished butterfly sits neatly in the round of the hoop.
Cross stitch is a calm, absorbing craft for a quiet evening on the sofa, a rainy weekend or a slow afternoon at the kitchen table, and a mini kit like this one tucks easily into a bag or a drawer between sessions. Once the last stitch is in, the work can stay in its hoop as a ready-made frame, so the butterfly can rest on a bookshelf, brighten a windowsill or hang from a small hook on a bedroom or hallway wall. It is a cheerful way to bring a little colour to a desk or a dressing table too.
The hoop is made of bamboo, with a small metal screw at the top that tightens the two rings to hold the fabric taut while you work. The fabric has an even, open weave of little squares to count your stitches across, and the threads are polyester. Once the butterfly is finished, a gentle dust with a soft dry cloth keeps it looking fresh. At around 30g it is light enough to slip into a gift bag, and wrapped with a ribbon it makes a charming little present for anyone who enjoys making things by hand.
Specification
| Brand |
Rex London |
| Material |
Cross-stitch fabric: polyester & cotton; threads: polyester; hoop: bamboo, stainless iron & copper; needle: iron |
| Length |
15.5cm |
| Width |
15.5cm |
| Height |
0.1cm |
| Weight |
0.03KG |
| Warnings |
Contains sharp points and lengths of cord. Adult supervision is recommended. |
Frequently Asked
What comes in the butterfly cross-stitch kit?
The kit contains cross-stitch fabric, polyester threads in yellow, red, pink and deep red, a bamboo embroidery hoop and an iron needle for stitching the butterfly design.
What is the embroidery hoop made of?
The hoop is bamboo, with a small metal screw fitting at the top that tightens the two rings to hold your fabric firmly while you stitch.
What colours is the butterfly?
The butterfly has sunny yellow upper wings with pink spots, rich red lower wings with pink markings, and a deep burgundy body and antennae on white fabric.
Can I display the butterfly once it is finished?
Yes, the finished stitching can stay in its bamboo hoop as a simple round frame, ready to rest on a shelf or hang from a small hook on the wall.
What are the fabric and threads made from?
The cross-stitch fabric is a blend of polyester and cotton, and the threads are polyester, giving a crisp white background for the bright coloured stitches.
Is this a large project to take on?
No, it is a mini kit with a simple design in a handful of colours, so it is a small, manageable piece to work on at your own pace.