Description
This woodland stitching set brings eight bright card shapes to the table, each one punched with neat rows of holes ready for a coloured string to weave through. There is an owl, a bear, a bird, a stag, a squirrel, a rabbit, a fir tree and a round leafy tree, all printed in turquoise, coral, pink, sunny yellow, deep green and plum. A generous bundle of strings in rainbow shades comes with them, each with a firm tip that pushes through the holes by hand, so no needle is needed.
We love it as a quiet, hands-on craft for a rainy afternoon at the kitchen table, and the play is simple: pick a shape, pick a colour and start stitching. Crosses, zigzags and running lines all work, and a printed sheet in the box shows a stitch pattern for every card, so there is something to follow as well as plenty of room to make up your own. Because the strings are simply threaded, a finished card can be unlaced and stitched again in a new colour, which means the set keeps coming back out of the cupboard long after the first go.
The shapes are cut from card, and the strings are polyester with plastic tips. Packed in its lidded box, the whole set measures 21cm long, 18.9cm wide and 2.7cm deep and weighs just 0.066KG, so it slips easily into a bag or onto a shelf. Card and water do not mix, so keep the pieces dry, wipe them gently with a soft dry cloth and store the cards flat in the box with the strings coiled beside them. The illustrated lid looks ready to give before any ribbon goes on, and stitched cards look cheerful pinned to a board or propped on a windowsill.
Specification
| Brand |
Rex London |
| Material |
Animal/tree shapes: card; stitching strings: polyester & plastic |
| Length |
21cm |
| Width |
18.9cm |
| Height |
2.7cm |
| Weight |
0.066KG |
| Warnings |
Warning! Choking hazard; small parts. Not for children under 3 years. |
Frequently Asked
What comes in the woodland stitching set?
You get eight card shapes: an owl, a bear, a bird, a stag, a squirrel, a rabbit, a fir tree and a leafy tree. They come with a bundle of coloured strings and a printed sheet of stitch patterns, all in a lidded box.
Do you need a needle to use the stitching cards?
No needle is needed. Each string has a firm plastic tip that threads straight through the punched holes in the card shapes by hand.
What are the cards and strings made of?
The animal and tree shapes are made from card. The stitching strings are polyester with plastic tips, which keeps them easy to push through each hole.
How big is the stitching set?
Packed in its box, the set measures 21cm long, 18.9cm wide and 2.7cm deep and weighs just 0.066KG, so it is easy to store on a shelf or pack in a bag.
Can the cards be stitched more than once?
Yes. The strings are simply threaded through the holes, so a finished card can be unlaced and stitched again in a different colour or a new pattern.
How should I look after the set?
Keep the card pieces dry and wipe them gently with a soft dry cloth if needed. Store the cards flat in the box with the strings coiled beside them so nothing bends or tangles.