December Holly embroidery kit

The Holly plant is the birth flower for December! This plant is known more for its green leaves and clusters of bright red berries, making it the perfect pop of color for the month of December. When in bloom, the Holly has small white flowers. Stitch this design for yourself or gift it to a friend who was born in December! The December Holly is great for beginner and seasoned crafters alike.

Skill level: Beginner. You can do it!

Pattern size: 5” x 5” (approximately 13 cm x 13 cm)

Basic embroidery stitches used: backstitch, stem stitch, split stitch, and French knot

December Holly is part of the Birth Month Flower Collection. Click here to learn more.

The December Holly embroidery kit includes:

• 1 - 10 1/2-inch fabric square, pre-printed
• Pocket Skeins embroidery floss (enough to complete the project)
• 1 embroidery needle
• (1) 8-inch embroidery hoop
• A high-quality color postcard of the finished embroidery
• Detailed embroidery instructions including how to get started, a color and stitch guide, and basic embroidery stitches
• The Penguin & Fish Embroidery Guide
  
  

Materials:

Fabric is a cotton/poly blend.

Pocket Skein 6-strand embroidery floss is 100% Egyptian cotton.

The embroidery hoop is wood or bamboo.

FAQ’s

• I’ve never embroidered before, will I be able to do this kit?

Yes! You can do it. Not only does this kit come with everything you need to start stitching right away, including the pattern already pre-printed onto the fabric, but it also comes with our step-by-step embroidery guide. From putting the fabric in the hoop to making your first stitches, we’ve got you covered!

• What other supplies will I need?

Our all-inclusive kits come with all of the embroidery supplies you'll need to start stitching right out of the box. The only thing you will need is a pair of scissors!

• Can my younger child stitch this pattern?

We recommend 13 and up, but a crafty kid under 13 should be able to stitch this pattern with adult supervision. We’ve known kids as young as 6 to stitch our patterns.

Pattern is for personal use only, please do not distribute. COMMERCIAL USE IS PROHIBITED. All designs ©Penguin & Fish