The Leopard Print Flats Embroidery Kit is the perfect introduction to the long and short stitch technique, also called 'needle painting' or 'thread painting'. The finished product may look intimidating, but the stitch itself is very simple and the fabric is pre-printed with the leopard print color guide for a 'stitch-by-color' experience. Both veterans and ambitious beginners should find this project challenging and uniquely satisfying. 

This listing is for a complete DIY embroidery kit; you will recieve all of the materials needed to stitch your own Leopard Print Flats from start to finish. If you prefer digital embroidery patterns, you can find the PDF pattern listing for the Leopard Print Flats here. 

You can find tips, and tricks for this pattern at: kdornbierdesigns.com/leopard-print-flats

Embroidery Kit Details

Difficulty: Easy

Kit Includes:

• 6" (15 cm) embroidery hoop
• 100% cotton twill fabric, pre-printed with the pattern design
• Embroidery needle (John James, Size 9)
• Full DMC embroidery floss skeins (6 colors)
• Detailed, illustrated instructional booklet
• Felt hoop backing 

What You'll Need:

• Scissors

Stitch Techniques Used:

• Blanket Stitch
• Long and Short Stitch
• Split Stitch

Covered in the 20-page Instructional Booklet:

• Tools and supply information
• Pattern color and stitch guide
• How to mount a hoop
• How to thread a needle
• How to start and end a thread
• Step-by-step instructions
• How to back a hoop
• Illustrated stitch library
• How to transfer the design (for repeating the project)
• Pattern transfer image (for repeating the project)

More Information

Every kit comes with enough thread to complete your design using the recommended stitches and stitch weights, plus a little extra. The booklet includes a design transfer template and transfer instructions, should you wish to stitch the pattern multiple times. We are not responsible for supplying additional thread if you run out. You may purchase additonal floss from your local craft store using the DMC reference numbers from the color guide. 

If you have any questions, please check our FAQ page or reach out directly at [email protected].

All instructions are written in English.

kdornbier is dedicated to sustainability and reducing waste. We use 100% recyclable print and packaging materials, and incorporate 100% natural components wherever possible. Kits come from a non-smoking, pet-free studio.

Pattern, illustrations, images, and text are © kdornbier LLC. For personal use only. Items made from this pattern may not be produced for resale. All rights reserved.