These kits have a foundation in counted cross stitch on even weave fabrics, each of these kits teaches one or two new stitches. Most of the stitches can be transferred over to surface embroidery on plain weave fabric, as well. Thea Deuck of The Victoria Sampler has designed these small, 3 1/3" square kits to stitch quickly. Kits include the fabric, all the fibers, embellishments, needles, and easy-to-follow. detailed instructions.

In this level, you will learn several basic silk ribbon embroidery stitches:

• Kit 1, Christmas Rose, teaches Spider Web Roses
• Kit 2, Azaleas, teaches Feather Stitch
• Kit 3, Boughs of Holly, teaches French Knots
• Kit 4, Mistletoe, teaches Stem Stitch
• Kit 5, Poinsettia, teaches Lazy Daisy Stitch
• Kit 6, Forget-me-not, teaches Japanese Ribbon Stitch
• Kit 7, Rosebuds, teaches Fly Stitch
• Kit 8, Buttercups, teaches Loop Stitch
• Kit 9, Fuchsias, teaches Pistil Stitch
• Kit 10, Lilacs, teaches Colonial Knots