{"product_id":"rsn-a-year-in-flowers-january-snowdrop-embroidery-kit-1","title":"RSN A Year in Flowers:  January - Snowdrop Embroidery Kit","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\n\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\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\u003cp\u003eThe snowdrop is the flower of January. Emerging at the beginning of the year, in the cold depths of winter, it is the first sign of the coming spring. Therefore, the snowdrop is a symbol of rebirth, new beginnings and hope.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis embroidery kit provides an introduction to a variety of surface stitches. You will learn split stitch, long and short, satin stitch and couching. The design is worked using a selection of vibrant stranded cottons on a natural-coloured linen.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\"\u003eThe kit includes:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\"\u003eI\u003c\/span\u003enstruction booklet\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLinen with printed design\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCalico backing fabric\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e3 × stranded cotton threads\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\"\u003e5\"\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"NL\"\u003e\/13 cm hoop\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e2 × chenille 24 needle\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYou will also need embroidery scissors\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\"\u003eThe finished design measures 7.5 cm x 8 cm.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCreated for RSN by Natalie Rowe\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\"\u003eNatalie is a RSN Tutor, having graduated from the RSN'\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\"\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\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNot suitable for small children, kit contains sharp objects\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\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":62969019433290,"sku":"5065028173087","price":38.5,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1036\/4541\/3706\/files\/full-hoop-photo-e1742570042348_52a94d71-b20e-4cdf-9edd-efdf7593d762.jpg?v=1786879258","url":"https:\/\/rsn.org.uk\/products\/rsn-a-year-in-flowers-january-snowdrop-embroidery-kit-1","provider":"Royal School of Needlework","version":"1.0","type":"link"}