Gladiolus is the birth flower for August! This unique plant is such a delight to see with its tall stems all filled with brightly colored flowers. Stitch this design for yourself or gift it to a friend who was born in August! The August Gladiolus is great for beginner and seasoned crafters alike.
Skill level: Beginner. You can do it!
Pattern size: 5” x 5” (approximately 13 cm x 13 cm)
Basic embroidery stitches used: backstitch, stem stitch, chain stitch, and French knot
August Gladiolus is part of the Birth Month Flower Collection. Click here to learn more.
The August Gladiolus embroidery kit includes:
- 1 – 10 1/2-inch fabric square, pre-printed
- Pocket Skeins embroidery floss (enough to complete the project)
- 1 embroidery needle
- (1) 8-inch embroidery hoop
- A high-quality color postcard of the finished embroidery
- Detailed embroidery instructions including how to get started, a color and stitch guide, and basic embroidery stitches
- The Penguin & Fish Embroidery Guide
Materials:
Fabric is a cotton/poly blend.
Pocket Skein 6-strand embroidery floss is 100% Egyptian cotton.
The embroidery hoop is wood or bamboo.
FAQ’s
- I’ve never embroidered before, will I be able to do this kit?
Yes! You can do it. Not only does this kit come with everything you need to start stitching right away, including the pattern already pre-printed onto the fabric, but it also comes with our step-by-step embroidery guide. From putting the fabric in the hoop to making your first stitches, we’ve got you covered!
- What other supplies will I need?
Our all-inclusive kits come with all of the embroidery supplies you’ll need to start stitching right out of the box. The only thing you will need is a pair of scissors!
- Can my younger child stitch this pattern?
We recommend 13 and up, but a crafty kid under 13 should be able to stitch this pattern with adult supervision. We’ve known kids as young as 6 to stitch our patterns.
Pattern is for personal use only, please do not distribute. COMMERCIAL USE IS PROHIBITED. All designs ©Penguin & Fish
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