Description
This owl learn-to-sew craft set brings everything for a first go at hand-stitching into one small, cheerful kit. At its heart is a wooden stitch board cut in the shape of an owl, printed on one side with a bright design in turquoise, orange, deep purple and pink. Rows of punched holes run through the board, ready for the stitches: V shapes across the pink chest panels, a line of short stitches down the side and a scatter of holes across the lower body. With it come a plastic needle and four lengths of yarn in different colours, each about a metre long, in orange, purple, pink and blue. The board measures 18.7cm long and 9.5cm wide, and it is just 0.5cm thick.
It is a lovely way to learn the basics of sewing by hand, one hole at a time. Threading the needle, drawing the yarn through and following the printed shapes is a gentle, absorbing task, and the finished owl is something to be proud of. It suits a quiet afternoon at the kitchen table, a rainy day indoors or a calm hour in the living room, and because the kit is light and flat it slips easily into a bag for a journey or a visit to family. The four yarn colours leave room to choose: follow the printed design, or mix the colours for an owl that is all your own.
The stitch board is made from poplar plywood, the yarn is 100% polyester and the needle is plastic, made from polypropylene. As general good practice, keep the board dry and wipe it with a soft dry cloth if it needs a clean. Once the stitching is done, the owl makes a bright little picture to keep on a shelf or a desk. We think it makes a charming small present too, easy to wrap and full of colour.
Specification
| Brand |
Rex London |
| Material |
Stitch board: plywood (poplar); yarn: 100% polyester; needle: plastic (PP) |
| Length |
18.7cm |
| Width |
9.5cm |
| Height |
0.5cm |
| Weight |
0.02KG |
| Warnings |
Warning! Choking hazard; small parts. Not for children under 3 years. |
Frequently Asked
What comes in the owl sewing set?
You get a wooden stitch board cut in the shape of an owl and printed on one side, a plastic needle and four lengths of yarn in different colours, each about one metre long.
How big is the owl stitch board?
The board is 18.7cm long, 9.5cm wide and 0.5cm thick, so it is small and light enough to hold comfortably in one hand while you stitch.
What is the set made from?
The stitch board is poplar plywood, the yarn is 100% polyester and the needle is a plastic one made from polypropylene.
What colours are the yarns?
The four lengths of yarn come in orange, purple, pink and blue, which pick up the turquoise, orange, purple and pink of the printed owl design.
How do I look after the wooden board?
As general good practice for plywood, keep the board dry and give it a gentle wipe with a soft dry cloth if it needs a clean.
Does it make a good present?
We think so. It is small, flat and easy to wrap, and the bright owl design and colourful yarns make it a cheerful little gift to open.