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New Zealand Fantail Crewel Embroidery Kit
The Fantail or Piwakawaka is most easily recognised by its distinctive long tail and its erratic swooping flight as it hunts for insects. It is one of the best known indigenous birds of New Zealand. The manuka is a highly aromatic shrub found throughout New Zealand.
Worked in several different stitches on material.
Size of stitched area 23cms (9ins) square. Design printed on material.
$50 BUY NOW
All Crewel kits have the design stamped on the fabric.
They come complete with STRAND unique mohair/wool yarn to finish the design and a needle.
Category: Crewel Embroidery
Tags: embroidery, felt
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