Tulip Mini Kantha Kit

Description

The mini kantha kit contains a full size pattern of a tulip flower stitched using running stitch onto a white background. Kantha is a hand stitching technique that originated in India. It was used to join several layers of sari silk together to make bedding. A running stitch was used to create representational and abstract images. This hand sewing kit uses the same techniques used hundreds of years ago.

The pattern needs to be transferred onto the white fabric and then two layers of cotton muslin is provided to place under the marked cotton fabric. These layers will then be tacked together. There are full stitch instructions which can be followed when starting to use a running stitch. The completed picture is 11cm x 6.5cm when stitched.

Contains:

• A4 double sided instruction sheet with written instructions and stitch diagrams
• A5 full size pattern
• John James size 7 embroidery needle
• 2 x pieces of cotton muslin 20cm x 15.5cm
• 1 x piece Makower white cotton fabric 20 cm x 15.5cm
• Perle thread

You will need:

• Tacking thread
• Fabric marking pen or HB pencil