{"product_id":"rsn-a-year-in-flowers-december-holly-embroidery-kit-by-natalie-rowe-1","title":"RSN A Year in Flowers: December - Holly Embroidery Kit by Natalie Rowe","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis series of embroidery kits for all levels, charts a year in flowers. Although each kit depicts a flower that is associated with a particular month, the numerous symbolic meanings extend far beyond the month with which it is connected.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWithin numerous cultures, flowers hold symbolic meanings, featuring in folk tales and as decorations for celebrations and festivities. In addition, certain flowers often hold personal significance, capturing a memory of a person or a place.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"Default\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\"\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eHolly\u003c\/strong\u003e is the flower of \u003cstrong\u003eDecember\u003c\/strong\u003e. This plant is often associated with Christmas, its delicate white flowers transforming into the jewel-like red berries used in yuletide decorations. The holly\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan dir=\"RTL\" lang=\"AR-SA\"\u003e'\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\"\u003es sharp evergreen leaves also make it a \u003cstrong\u003esymbol of protection and eternal life. \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"Default\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 1rem\"\u003eThis embroidery kit provides an introduction to a variety of surface stitches. You will learn fly stitch, split stitch, padded satin stitch and French knots. The design is worked using a selection of vibrant stranded cottons on a natural-coloured linen.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"Default\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\"\u003eThe kit includes: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\"\u003e*   Instruction booklet\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"Default\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\"\u003e*   Linen with printed design\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"Default\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\"\u003e*   Calico backing fabric \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"Default\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\"\u003e*   3 × stranded cotton threads\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"Default\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\"\u003e*   5\"\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"NL\"\u003e\/13 cm hoop\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"Default\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\"\u003e*   2 x chenille 24 needle\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"Default\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 1rem\"\u003eYou will also need embroidery scissors\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"Default\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\"\u003eThe finished design measures 8 cm x 8.5 cm.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHand Made in the UK\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"Default\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\" style=\"font-size: 1rem\"\u003eNatalie Rowe is a RSN Tutor, having graduated from the RSN\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan dir=\"RTL\" lang=\"AR-SA\" style=\"font-size: 1rem\"\u003e'\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\" style=\"font-size: 1rem\"\u003es Future Tutor Programme in 2022. Natalie draws on the natural world, art history, traditional hand embroidery techniques and her training as an illustrator to create contemporary designs.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 1rem\"\u003eNot suitable for small children, kit contains sharp objects\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n","brand":"Royal School of Needlework","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":62969019892042,"sku":"5065028173193","price":38.5,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1036\/4541\/3706\/files\/full-hoop-photo_c44ecdad-13ac-477a-b820-c360c92bd936.jpg?v=1786879275","url":"https:\/\/rsn.org.uk\/products\/rsn-a-year-in-flowers-december-holly-embroidery-kit-by-natalie-rowe-1","provider":"Royal School of Needlework","version":"1.0","type":"link"}