Tulip Brooch Bead Embroidery Kit by Abris Art AD-100

Bead a spring tulip with Tulip, a bead embroidery brooch kit by Abris Art — a closed tulip bud of pink faceted crystals and rose-pink beads, rising on a curving stem of shimmering silver. Worked in 8 colours of Preciosa Ornela Czech seed beads, it's simple, elegant and easy to wear every day.

A little stitcher's folklore: in the language of flowers, the tulip is a declaration of love, and in the Netherlands a single tulip was once worth more than a house. Folk custom says a closed tulip holds a wish inside it until the day it opens. Stitchers say pin one on, and the wish goes with you.

Why this kit: if you're new to bead embroidery, this is a perfect first project — only 8 colours, a clear shape and a quick finish. The result is a delicate, grown-up brooch you'll reach for again and again. A lovely spring, birthday or Mother's Day gift.

Kit includes: art canvas with the full-colour design printed on it, about 390 Preciosa Czech glass beads in 8 colours, Preciosa No. 13 microbeads in 1 colour, a microbead embroidery needle, beading thread, decorative glass stones and accents (rondelles, bugle beads and leaf stones), a decorative brooch clasp, and step-by-step illustrated instructions for the embroidery and finishing.

Each bead is sewn onto its colour-marked spot on the printed canvas. Then add the glass stones, cut the piece out along the outline and assemble it with the decorative clasp from the kit, following the illustrated instructions.

Finished size: 7×6 cm (2.76×2.36 in). An elegant handmade accessory and a sweet gift for flower lovers.