Bagheera — Beaded Cross Stitch Kit

Bagheera — a cross stitch kit with beads: a graceful black cat peeking out of a pink handbag. A stylish piece for anyone who loves cats and pretty accessories.

At a glance: 4.53 × 5.91 in (11.5 × 15 cm) · 6 colors + 2 bead colors · 16-count Aida · partial coverage

Who it’s for

• For anyone who has a black cat or simply adores them.
• A gift for a fellow stitcher, the kind that never gets lost among other presents.
• Anyone new to stitching: a small format and an easy-to-follow chart.
• A gift for a cat lover.

Why you’ll succeed

• Detailed instructions in the kit — step by step, from the first cross to the finished piece.
• Color chart with symbols — one square equals one stitch, so it’s easy to keep your place.
• About 50% extra floss — so you can redo a stitch without worry.
• Video lessons: how to start cross stitch with two strands, how to finish your embroidery and stem stitch.
• We’re here for you — if you have a question, just message us, we’re always happy to help. For caring for the stitched design, see How to Care for Embroidery.

Kit contents

• color chart with symbols;
• white 16-count Aida fabric;
• Peri embroidery floss in 6 colors (about 50% extra);
• seed beads in 2 colors;
• embroidery needle;
• detailed instructions.

What makes this design special

• Distinctive design: a black cat in a pink handbag.
• Partial coverage: the white fabric works as the background and keeps the composition airy.
• Practical size: the finished piece, 4.53 × 5.91 in, fits nicely in a hoop, a frame or on a pillow.

Collect the series

The fashion cats are a pair. The other one: Kitten in a Stiletto.

Did you know?

Bagheera is the black panther from Rudyard Kipling’s The Jungle Book (1894). Black panthers are actually leopards or jaguars with very dark coats.

Frequently asked questions

Will there be enough floss?

Yes, the kit includes about 50% extra floss.

What else do I need?

Just scissors and, if you like, a hoop or a frame. You can add crane embroidery scissors and a bamboo hoop to your order.

Do you ship internationally?

Yes, we ship worldwide.

Who designed the chart?

Oleksandra Chaitsyna, designer at Povitrulya, a Ukrainian brand of embroidery kits.

Kit details

• SKU: P4-006
• Chart designer: Oleksandra Chaitsyna
• Brand: Povitrulya (Ukraine)
• Design size: 4.53 × 5.91 in (11.5 × 15 cm)
• Fabric size in the kit: 8.5 × 9.8 in (21.5 × 25 cm), with about 2 in (5 cm) extra on each side for hooping and framing
• Number of colors: 6 (+ 2 bead colors)
• Stitches: full cross stitch with two strands, stem stitch, bead embroidery
• Coverage: partial
• Fabric: white 16-count Aida

Add Bagheera to your cart and treat yourself to a few cozy evenings of stitching.