{"product_id":"honeybees-embroidery-stitch-sampler","title":"Honeybees Embroidery Stitch Sampler","description":"\u003cp class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSeven stitches, a little honeycomb, and several very busy bees.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eHoneybees Embroidery Stitch Sampler from Kiriki Press\u003c\/strong\u003e turns stitch practice into a richly textured little study of one of nature's hardest-working pollinators.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe cotton fabric comes \u003cstrong\u003escreen-printed with the pattern, stitch names, and practice areas\u003c\/strong\u003e, so there's no tracing or transferring required. Work through each technique several times, then use what you've learned to build the honeybee-inspired central design.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis sampler introduces \u003cstrong\u003eseven embroidery techniques\u003c\/strong\u003e, including dimensional stitches like Woven Picot, Turkey Work, and Cast-on Stitch alongside French knots, satin stitch, and an appropriately excellent Honeycomb Stitch.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eStitches You'll Learn\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWoven Picot\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHoneycomb Stitch\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTurkey Work\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDetached Fern Stitch\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCast-on Stitch\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eUnpadded Satin Stitch\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFrench Knot\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSampler Includes\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFabric:\u003c\/strong\u003e Screen-printed cotton pattern and stitch guide\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThread:\u003c\/strong\u003e DMC embroidery floss\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNeedle:\u003c\/strong\u003e No. 9 embroidery needle\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eInstructions:\u003c\/strong\u003e Access to a downloadable illustrated stitch guide\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePackaging:\u003c\/strong\u003e Screen-printed packaging\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eYou'll Also Need\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/roguerye.com\/products\/6-inch-beechwood-embroidery-hoop\" title='6\" Embroidery Hoop'\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e6\" embroidery hoop\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/roguerye.com\/products\/stork-embroidery-scissors\" title=\"Embroidery Scissors\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEmbroidery scissors\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDetails\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSkill level:\u003c\/strong\u003e Beginner-friendly\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStitches:\u003c\/strong\u003e 7 embroidery techniques\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSampler size:\u003c\/strong\u003e 8.5 × 8.5 inches\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDisplay:\u003c\/strong\u003e Fits beautifully in a 6\" embroidery hoop\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRecommended age:\u003c\/strong\u003e 12+\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGreat for:\u003c\/strong\u003e Learning embroidery, exploring dimensional stitches, practicing texture, nature-inspired making, bee enthusiasts, and stitchers adding new techniques to their repertoire\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMaker:\u003c\/strong\u003e Kiriki Press\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy We Love It\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Honeycomb Stitch had better be in the bee sampler.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFortunately, it is.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBut this is also a particularly interesting sampler because several of its stitches introduce ways to make embroidery feel \u003cstrong\u003edimensional\u003c\/strong\u003e. Woven Picot, Cast-on Stitch, Turkey Work, and French knots all show how thread can become more than a line on fabric—it can stand up, curl, cluster, and create texture.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePractice each technique on its own, then watch those individual stitches become part of the bees and their world.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThat's the part we love about these samplers: you're not just finishing the picture.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eYou're collecting techniques for the next one.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eAbout Kiriki Press\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKiriki Press\u003c\/strong\u003e is an independent Canadian craft company known for thoughtfully designed embroidery kits, stitch samplers, and embroidered doll kits. 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