February Needlecraft

by Woolly Worker

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Let’s uncover a treasure trove of needlecraft favourites tucked away in the warehouse!

We have selected two new gorgeous embroidery kits from Oh Sew Bootiful, perfect for spring and summer stitching!

The colours of a warm, sleepy summer’s day really burst from this beautiful bee embroidery.  Called “Wildflower Meadow”, this embroidery kit teaches you seven different embroidery stitches to create your perfect summery scene.  The flowers and bees are worked onto a background of blue summer skies and lush green meadows, which are already printed with the design – meaning you are all set to go as soon as you want to feel the warmth of the sun and hear the buzz of the bees!

Then, back inside, for the fun houseplants design!  The bright colours and delicate back stitching really bring to life the various succulents and cacti on this super-sweet design.  We love the way the design fills the entire hoop frame, showing a riot of different shapes and colours – and that’s not just the plants but the pots and planters too! 

Steph at Oh Sew Bootiful includes everything you will need to create these fun designs, from the careful instructions and stitch guide to the wooden hoop – you won’t need to delay, you can get started straight away on creating your very own beautiful projects!  We love Steph’s designs here at Wool Warehouse, and we think you will too! They really are Oh Sew Bootiful!

We have selected an equally charming collection of new cross stitch kits from the wonderful Bothy Threads for you to choose from too!

The pair of sweet sheep gazing at the light show in a dark sky over the Sycamore Gap Tree is a delight in colour and composition.  The shading from one green into another for the grass creates a gorgeous, subtle background for the stunning bursts of colour in the sky.  The layering of pinks on purples gives way to the jagged teals and the deep midnight of the sky – the whole design manages to be both sweet and stunning.  The finished piece will be 26cm square and, as a full coverage stitch, will keep you busy for a while, meaning more time in the company of those sweet sheep!

Bothy Threads’ Flower Moon will make another perfect spring stitch.  The little grey house looks isolated in its meadow, but is actually kept company by a foreground of bright wildflowers, and a family of white birds, circling the moon.  The gorgeous blues of the sky and the greens of the meadow give depth and life to the beautiful rural scene – the Flower Moon is the new moon in May and you will love creating this gorgeous scene to celebrate!

And finally, welcome to Dovecote!  Part of Bothy Threads’ Country Estate Collection, this delicate little building is a delight, with its charming red brick wall and soft blossom trees on either side.  Stitched on ice blue Zweigart Aida, the sky is already blue, so you can concentrate on creating the dovecote in the spring sunshine!

You love his music and his exciting live performances, now why not stitch your very own Harry Styles! The super bright colours of this tapestry kit from Appletons showcase Harry’s personal, unique style – the purple of his feather boa, the patchwork rainbow on his jumpsuit straps, all pop against the bright green background. You will love working with Appleton’s finest tapestry wools onto the full colour printed canvas, creating a unique and striking finished piece – now, I just wonder what you will listen to whilst you stitch!

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