Embroidery Stitch Sampler - Pysanky Egg

The Pysanky Sampler is a great introduction to basic stitches used in embroidery.  Each stitch is printed right onto the fabric with an easy-to-follow lettered guide, plus you get to practice the stitch several more times on the sampler finishing with the beautiful egg in the center which can be framed as a finished piece in a 3" hoop. Pysanky is rooted in the Ukrainian verb "to write."  In this case, it refers to the pretty patterns you would scrawl across the eggs.  Ukrainian Easter eggs often feature intricate designs and symbols, such as flowers, animals and geometric shapes, each with its own significance. Stitches you'll learn: • Scroll Stitch • Double Herringbone Stitch • Detached Fern Stitch • Stem Stitch • Needleweaving • Satin Stitch • French Knot Kit Contains: Screen printed pattern on cotton DMC embroidery thread Link to a downloadable online guide Embroidery needle Screen printed packaging that is perfect for gift-giving Also required but not included: 6" embroidery hoops scissors