Description
This wooden lion hand-stitch set is a cheerful and simple way to learn the basics of sewing by hand. The stitch board is cut in the shape of a smiling lion, with a big orange mane, a sunny yellow face and body, pink cheeks and a blue top, plus a curling tail with an orange tuft at the end. Neat holes run around the mane and across the top, giving the yarn a clear path to follow from one stitch to the next. The board is 18.7cm long, 11.7cm wide and 0.5cm thick, a comfortable size to hold in one hand while the other guides the needle.
We think it suits a quiet afternoon at the kitchen table, a rainy day indoors or a calm craft session in a playroom or bedroom. Taking the needle in and out of the holes builds the steady rhythm of hand-stitching, and the rows of holes on the lion's top leave room for crosses, lines or a pattern of your own. Once the last stitch is done, the finished lion makes a bright little picture to lean on a shelf or pin to a noticeboard, a proud reminder of the first thing sewn.
The stitch board is made from poplar plywood, the yarn is 100% polyester and the needle is polypropylene plastic. As the stitches pass through holes rather than fabric, the yarn can be pulled back through and the lion stitched again in a fresh design whenever you like. To care for the board, wipe it with a soft dry or slightly damp cloth and keep it away from soaking water, as you would with any wood. Wrapped with a ribbon, it makes a thoughtful small gift for anyone ready to try their very first stitches.
Specification
| Brand |
Rex London |
| Material |
Stitch board: plywood (poplar); yarn: 100% polyester; needle: plastic (PP) |
| Length |
18.7cm |
| Width |
11.7cm |
| Height |
0.5cm |
| Weight |
0.026KG |
| Warnings |
Warning! Choking hazard; small parts. Not for children under 3 years. |
Frequently Asked
How big is the lion stitch board?
The board is 18.7cm long, 11.7cm wide and 0.5cm thick, so it sits comfortably in one hand while you sew with the other.
What is the hand-stitch set made from?
The stitch board is poplar plywood, the yarn is 100% polyester and the needle is made from polypropylene plastic.
How does the stitching work on a wooden board?
Holes are punched around the lion's mane and across its blue top, and the needle and yarn go in and out of them to build up the stitches.
Can the lion be stitched more than once?
Yes, because the yarn passes through holes in the board rather than fabric, it can be pulled back through and the lion sewn again in a different pattern.
How should I look after the wooden board?
As good practice for wood, wipe the board with a soft dry or slightly damp cloth and keep it away from soaking water.