July Water Lily embroidery kit

The July birth flower is the water lily! Water lilies, sometimes called pond lilies, are a bright, beautiful sight to see on the water. Stitch this design for yourself or gift it to a friend who was born in July! The July Water Lily 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, chain stitch, and French knot

July Water Lily is part of the Birth Month Flower Collection. Click here to learn more.

The July Water Lily 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