Beetle Applique Felt Kit by Corinne Lapierre APPBTL1O

The vivid colors and intricate geometric forms of the beetle - one of nature's most extraordinary natural art subjects - are captured in 6 rich shades of wool-mix felt and 12 DMC threads in this Beetle Applique Felt Hoop Kit, finished in a 19 cm display hoop. Suitable for beginners and more advanced crafters - full-scale templates and a stitch guide are provided, and the embroidery patterns can be followed as suggested or adapted freely. Finished size: 20 cm finished. Hoop: 19 cm wooden (included). Skill level: Intermediate

Why this kit: wool-mix felt, DMC embroidery cotton, templates, and a display hoop give the project a complete handmade finish; the layered applique style creates color and texture; the finished hoop art is easy to hang or gift.

Kit includes: illustrated instructions, full-scale templates and stitch guide; 5 pieces (light stone, burnt orange, marl jade, marl terracotta, mustard) of wool-mix felt (45% wool, 55% viscose); 12 colors of DMC embroidery cotton; individually wrapped embroidery needle; 19 cm wooden embroidery hoop

Use the full-scale templates and stitch guide to cut the felt shapes, layer them on the hoop, and add embroidery details with the included DMC cotton before finishing the piece for display.

Finished size: 20 cm finished. Hoop: 19 cm wooden (included). Skill level: Intermediate. Made in Britain using recycled and recyclable materials where possible. Presented in a distinctive folk-printed craft box that is recyclable, reusable, and fully compostable.