Butterflies & Buddleia Pincushion Kit

"Here rest your wings when they are weary; Here lodge as in a sanctuary!", from ‘To A Butterfly’, by William Wordsworth (1770-1850)

A delightful counted cross stitch kit from Scotland which makes a pretty, embroidered pin cushion with decorative cord edging. The final cushion is decorated with buddleia flowers alongside Tortoiseshell and Cabbage White butterflies. Loved by butterflies for its nectar, Buddleia Colvilei was admired by the botanist William Jackson Hooker (1785-1865), the first Director of Kew, as having ‘no rival in the genus for beauty and graceful habit’. The pincushion design includes aida fabric on both sides so you can embroider two sides with the design if you choose. This kit offers hours of fun for beginners and experienced stitchers alike and makes a meaningful homespun gift.

Kit to make a c.9cm sq x c.1cm embroidered pin cushion
Includes 15-count Aida band, 6-strand embroidery cotton and needle, and decorative cord
Requires wadding/stuffing (not included)
Full charted instructions
13 x 10 x 1cm when packed
Age 5+, requires adult supervision
Made in Scotland