Level: suitable for beginners.
The kit does not include tools such as embroidery hoops, scissors,...
The embroidery is based on an illustration of "Amygdalus communis almond" by English artist Mary Delany, known for her botanical paper mosaics. She created illustrations of flowers on a black background with tissue paper. Delany's collection of nearly a thousand exquisite works is held in the British Museum.
What's included in the kit:
- A section of black linen and silk, with the sketch printed on it. You don't need to transfer the design onto the fabric and can start embroidering straight away.
- Silk ribbon with gradient colouring.
- Steklarus two shades of Japanese.
- Italian sequins of two shades.
- Charlotte beads with 24 karat gold and bronze shades.
- Gold metallised thread.
- A spool of Japanese silk threads.
- Beads of coral.
- DMC thread.
- Beading needles.
- Thread for sewing on accessories.
- Illustration with almonds, by which you can orientate yourself.
- PDF file with instructions, schemes, photos of the finished work and a link to the video material (macro shot of all the techniques used).
The size of the finished embroidery is 13cm by 9.5cm.