The perfect keepsake stitched by you, this easy mini initial needlepoint pillow kit adds a special personalized touch to a nursery or child's room and features your chosen initial floating in a sky of creamy clouds. Choose a lower-case letter in 4 different shades (however, if you have another color in mind, please let me know as I may be able to customize). This project is perfect for beginners (needlepointing is very easy and this design uses one simple stitch). Experienced needlepointers will love it too because it is so fun to stitch up (and doesn't take forever!) Sized at 8" x 8" (20cm x 20cm), it fits in perfectly with a bookshelf display, or added to a chair or sofa. Stitched in durable 100% wool, this keepsake will last for many years. The smaller size makes it an easy project to finish in a matter of weeks.

This listing is for a pillow kit which includes all the materials needed to stitch the design and finish into a pillow with piping as shown in the photos. No sewing machine is necessary - it can all be finished with hand-stitching (photo instructions are included). Fabric backing material is the option of super soft ivory coloured minky fabric which gives the pillow a fluffy cloud look and feel or plain off-white twill fabric. If you would prefer to order this without the pillow kit finishing items, click here: www.etsy.com/ca/listing/520486984

Pillow kit includes:

• Full colour printed 12 count needlepoint canvas with chosen initial (design measures 8"x8") makes stitching easy and accurate.

• Appleton tapestry wool - I supply generous amounts of Appleton 4 ply tapestry 100% wool to finish the design in tent stitch. Spun and dyed in Buckinghamshire, England, Appleton has been producing high quality wool for 180 years. I love the durability and the shades of Appleton, and, nothing beats the look and feel of 100% wool. Tapestry wool does not need to be split - you just thread and stitch, it covers the canvas perfectly and provides very even tension;

• Paper pattern: a colour 8.5"x11" colour symbol pattern is provided for reference.

• Step-by-step photo instructions on how to needlepoint using the recommended stitches. These very detailed instructions will get a beginner up and stitching and include all the information you need to complete the design.

• Size 20 tapestry needle and threader.

• Choice of either ivory colored super soft minky fabric or ivory twill backing and matching piping (edging for pillow),

• 8" x 8" stuffed pillow insert

• Detailed photo instructions on how to finish into a pillow with piping using hand-sewing (no sewing machine necessary).

• You even get a hand-sewing needle and thread! Everything you need in one package for you to finish the pillow as shown in photos.


The pillows shown in the images were completed using the tent stitch, one of the easiest needlepointing stitches out there. Of all the needlecrafts, I find needlepointing to be the most enjoyable and the least frustrating. It’s therapeutic, relaxing, super easy to master and electronics-free!

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Thanks for considering a Hermit Crab Stitchery needlepoint design!