Beautiful Hydrangea Brooch Bead Embroidery Kit by Abris Art AD-065

Bead a lush hydrangea with Beautiful Hydrangea, a bead embroidery brooch kit by Abris Art — a full, rounded flower head of lilac, violet and pearly florets above two fresh green leaves. Worked with about 890 Preciosa Ornela Czech glass beads in 12 colours.

A little stitcher's folklore: in Japan hydrangeas stand for heartfelt gratitude, and in the Victorian language of flowers they meant "thank you for understanding." Stitchers say a hydrangea worn close keeps gratitude — and good friends — near.

Why this kit: if you love romantic florals, this hydrangea is a beautiful statement brooch, full of texture. It's a satisfying project for beginners. A lovely thank-you gift for a friend, teacher or mum.

Kit includes: art canvas with the full-colour design printed on it, about 890 Preciosa Czech glass beads in 12 colours, beading needles, beading thread, and instructions with a finishing guide. A brooch pin and backing are not included, nor are the crystals and other decorations shown in the photos.

Each bead is sewn onto its colour-marked spot on the printed canvas. When the beadwork is done, follow the finishing guide to cut it out along the outline, then mount it as a brooch with a backing and pin of your choice.

Finished size: 8.9×7.5 cm (3.5×2.95 in). A pretty handmade accessory and a thoughtful thank-you gift.