Sewing Mouse — Counted Cross Stitch Kit

Sewing Mouse — a cross stitch kit: a little seamstress mouse in a thimble hat with a feather, pulling a threaded needle from a big spool. The perfect gift for anyone who sews, knits or stitches.

At a glance: 5.31 × 6.30 in (13.5 × 16 cm) · 15 colors · 14-count Aida · partial coverage

You’ll love this kit if…

• you need a gift for a sewist, quilter or fellow stitcher;
• you need a gift that won’t get lost among the others;
• you’re just starting out: the compact size and clear chart make it easy to finish;
• you want art for your sewing room or craft corner.

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, backstitch, French knot 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 14-count Aida fabric;
• Peri embroidery floss in 15 colors (about 50% extra);
• embroidery needle;
• detailed instructions.

What makes this design special

• Distinctive design: a mouse with a thimble, spool and needle.
• Partial coverage: the white fabric works as the background and keeps the composition airy.
• Practical size: the finished piece, 5.31 × 6.30 in, fits nicely in a hoop, a frame or on a pillow.

Did you know?

In Beatrix Potter’s “The Tailor of Gloucester” (1903), mice secretly finish a tailor’s waistcoat overnight, leaving just one buttonhole undone because they ran out of twist.

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?

Lyudmyla Yermilova, designer at Povitrulya, a Ukrainian brand of embroidery kits.

Kit details

• SKU: P1-038
• Chart designer: Lyudmyla Yermilova
• Brand: Povitrulya (Ukraine)
• Design size: 5.31 × 6.30 in (13.5 × 16 cm)
• Fabric size in the kit: 9.3 × 10.2 in (23.5 × 26 cm), with about 2 in (5 cm) extra on each side for hooping and framing
• Number of colors: 15
• Stitches: full cross stitch with two strands, stem stitch, backstitch, French knot
• Coverage: partial
• Fabric: white 14-count Aida

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