Description
This tulip cross-stitch kit gives you a bright little flower to stitch by hand, worked in bold blocks of red and pink for the petals and fresh greens for the leaves and stem. Inside the mint green box you will find white cross-stitch fabric in a polyester and cotton blend, polyester threads in red, pink and green, a round bamboo embroidery hoop with a metal tightening screw, and an iron needle. The lid carries the tulip design, so you can see the finished flower before you make the first stitch. It is a mini kit, compact and light at just 34 grams, and its simple, chunky pattern of squares builds stitch by stitch into a cheerful spring bloom.
Cross-stitch is a calm, absorbing pastime, and this tulip makes a pleasant project for a quiet afternoon at the kitchen table or a few relaxed evenings on the sofa. Once the last stitch is in place, the finished flower stays framed in its bamboo hoop, ready to brighten a bookshelf, a desk or a bedroom windowsill. The red, pink and green sit happily in a cottage-style room or a sunny kitchen, and the small size means it never crowds a shelf. Because the kit is so light, it slips easily into a bag for stitching on a train or in the garden.
The hoop is made from bamboo, with a stainless iron and copper screw fitting that you tighten to hold the fabric taut while you work and loosen when you want to move it. The fabric is a polyester and cotton blend with an even grid of holes to guide each cross, and the threads are polyester. To keep the hoop looking its best, dust it with a soft dry cloth, and keep the finished stitching away from damp. Boxed and ready to give, it makes a thoughtful gift, or a cheerful treat to keep for yourself.
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 |
0.034KG |
| Warnings |
Contains sharp points and lengths of cord. Adult supervision is recommended. |
Frequently Asked
What comes in the tulip cross-stitch kit?
The box holds white polyester and cotton cross-stitch fabric, polyester threads in red, pink and green, a round bamboo hoop with a metal screw, and an iron needle.
What colours is the tulip stitched in?
The petals are worked in bold red with a soft pink centre, and the leaves and stem are stitched in shades of green, all on white fabric.
What is the embroidery hoop made from?
The hoop is bamboo, and its tightening screw fitting is stainless iron and copper, so you can hold the fabric taut as you stitch.
Can I display the tulip once it is finished?
Yes, the finished flower can stay framed in its bamboo hoop, making a cheerful little piece for a shelf, a desk or a windowsill.
How should I look after the finished piece?
Dust the bamboo hoop with a soft dry cloth now and then, and keep the stitched fabric away from damp so it stays looking fresh.
Does the cross-stitch kit make a good gift?
It comes in a neat mint green box with the tulip design on the lid, so it is ready to wrap and give.