A DIY shabby chic junk journal kit or hand embroidery needlebook kit for beginners to practice new embroidery stitches and create a custom, handmade by you needlebook to store your favorite sewing embellishments and notions. This slow-stitching sewing kit includes pastel-themed fabric, sewing embellishments, and beads to create your first textile collage. Kit is for crafty beginners or intermediate sewists. This scrap fabric stitch book travels well for long Sunday drives, weekend getaways, or as a summer beach activity. It is an easy-to-pick up-and-put-down sewing kit designed to self store this creative project. The precut felt works beautifully as a traveling pincushion. Using the precut and pressed fabric, build a fabric collage and then slow stitch by hand, creating raw edge appliques, or zip it up on your sewing machine. Either way, this kit is meant for creativity and exploration. No instructions are provided, it is up to you to supply the do it yourself can do attitude! WHAT'S IN THE KIT: + Precut felt fabric is a sturdy interface for you to make your own 8" x 13" slow stitch needlework needlebook, junk journal or patchwork book cover + Generous cuts of vintage, upcycled and new fabrics as shown in coordinating pastel fabrics and a variety of textures + A mix of 12 strands of coordination and contrasting 6-ply silk and cotton embroidery floss + 3 long pieces of white 6 ply embroidery thread + Sewing embellishments such as lace, ribbons, trims, vintage doily bits, buttons and vintage ladies' handkerchiefs. The embellishment packs are not shown as they are often One of a Kind and will vary from kit to kit. + Seed Beads (colors vary) + Antique, vintage, new or upcycled buttons will also vary from kit to kit + Pastel floral fabric bundle and monochrome fabric scrap packs vary by kit and are made up of bits and pieces of color-coordinating fabric pieces we collect as we cut our fabric into kits. You can use these to create your own fabric story in your needle case and stitch journal. YOU SUPPLY: + Embroidery scissors or fabric scissors + Embroidery Needles + Beading Needles + Embroidery patterns + Straight pins for positioning the fabric + Additional junk journaling supplies that have meaning to you Packed in a resealable clear plastic bag for organizational storage and travel. Shipping from colorful Colorado is included via USPS 2-5 day Ground Advantage for US residents. THE ANTIQUE BOTANIQUE: Vintage Fabric Shabby Chic Junk Journal + Slow Stitch Sewing Kits https://theantiquebotanique.etsy.com ---- Junk Journal + Slow Stitch Kits: https://theantiquebotanique.etsy.com?section_id=49367092 ---- Embellishments + Notions: https://theantiquebotanique.etsy.com?section_id=49376379 --- What is slow stitch sewing? Slow stitching is a fabric arts and crafts intended to nurture creativity and mindfulness. It is not planned but a product of the love of creating for the simple reason to create. While this kit does not come with instructions. Exact size material cuts to replicate the collage shown are included. It also comes with fabric scraps, laces, and trims to develop your unique junk journal slow stitch book. We strongly encourage you to add your mementos and loved fabric scraps and ribbons to make it an expression of yourself. Ribbons from your wedding, the fabric of a blouse you wore to a wedding or a loved one's funeral, a piece of your baby's otherwise stained blanket or an adorable outfit. --- What is Sashiko? It is the Japanese art of mending using running stitches to reinforce the fabric patchwork it creates. The running stitch one of the most used stitches in slow stitching. I love the idea of turning this into a needlework sampler! What are the names of a few beginner embroidery stitches for me to learn? A few recommended beginner stitches to search for, learn, and watch online videos include: + Backstitch + Running Stitch + Split Stitch + Blanket Stitch + French Knot + Chain Stitch + Stem stitch + Cross Stitch + Lazy Daisy Stitch + Satin Stitch + Spiderweb Rose Stitch
