{"product_id":"dmc-a-bird-in-flowers-cross-stitch-kit","title":"DMC A Bird in Flowers Cross Stitch Kit","description":"\u003cstyle\u003e.ds-stitch26{--ink:#293d38;--muted:#5b6c66;--accent:#a83949;--line:#e5dfd7;--wash:#faf5ef;color:var(--ink);font:16px\/1.7 Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;max-width:1120px;margin:32px auto}.ds-stitch26 *{box-sizing:border-box}.ds-stitch26 h2,.ds-stitch26 h3{color:var(--ink);font-family:Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;line-height:1.18;text-transform:none}.ds-stitch26 h2{font-size:clamp(30px,4vw,44px);letter-spacing:-1px;margin:10px 0 18px}.ds-stitch26 h3{font-size:21px;margin:0 0 13px}.ds-stitch26 p{margin:0 0 15px}.ds-stitch26 a{color:var(--accent);text-underline-offset:4px}.ds-stitch26 .st-hero{display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;align-items:center;gap:28px;background:var(--wash);border:1px solid var(--line);border-top:4px solid var(--accent);border-radius:22px;padding:32px}.ds-stitch26 .st-intro{flex:1 1 330px;min-width:0}.ds-stitch26 .st-kicker{font-size:12px;font-weight:700;letter-spacing:1.7px;text-transform:uppercase;color:var(--accent)}.ds-stitch26 .st-hero figure{flex:0 1 310px;margin:0 auto;padding:15px;background:white;border-radius:15px}.ds-stitch26 img{width:100%;height:310px;object-fit:contain;display:block}.ds-stitch26 figcaption{font-size:12px;color:var(--muted);margin-top:12px}.ds-stitch26 .st-chips{display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:8px;margin-top:19px}.ds-stitch26 .st-chips span{padding:6px 12px;border:1px solid var(--line);border-radius:20px;background:white;font-size:13px}.ds-stitch26 .st-grid{display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(3,minmax(0,1fr));gap:16px;margin:22px 0}.ds-stitch26 .st-card{padding:23px;border:1px solid var(--line);border-radius:15px}.ds-stitch26 .st-split{display:grid;grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr;gap:28px;background:#f2f6f2;padding:27px;border-radius:17px;margin:24px 0}.ds-stitch26 ul,.ds-stitch26 ol{padding-left:21px;margin:0}.ds-stitch26 li{margin-bottom:9px}.ds-stitch26 dl{margin:0}.ds-stitch26 dl div{padding:10px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #d9e2da}.ds-stitch26 dt{font-weight:700}.ds-stitch26 dd{margin:3px 0 0;color:var(--muted)}.ds-stitch26 .st-note{padding:18px 22px;border-left:4px solid #c09b5f;background:#fbf6e9;margin:22px 0}.ds-stitch26 details{border-bottom:1px solid var(--line);padding:17px 0}.ds-stitch26 summary{cursor:pointer;font-weight:700}.ds-stitch26 summary:focus-visible{outline:3px solid var(--accent);outline-offset:4px}.ds-stitch26 details p{margin:12px 0 0}.ds-stitch26 .st-links{border-top:1px solid var(--line);margin-top:26px;padding-top:20px;color:var(--muted)}@media(max-width:680px){.ds-stitch26 .st-grid,.ds-stitch26 .st-split{grid-template-columns:1fr}.ds-stitch26 .st-hero{padding:21px}.ds-stitch26 img{height:260px}.ds-stitch26 .st-card{padding:19px}}\u003c\/style\u003e\u003csection class=\"ds-stitch26\" aria-label=\"DMC A Bird in Flowers Cross Stitch Kit product guide\"\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"st-hero\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"st-intro\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"st-kicker\"\u003eDMC | Counted cross stitch\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eA small bird. A garden of stitches.\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMake a decorative 18cm bird-and-flower picture with this DMC cross stitch kit. Thread, Aida, needle, hoop and instructions are gathered together, making it a neat project to give or enjoy yourself.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"st-chips\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e18cm finished design\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAida fabric\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHoop included\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cfigure\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0222\/3324\/files\/DMFBK1929.jpg?v=1793596974\" alt=\"DMC A Bird In Flowers Cross Stitch Kit\" loading=\"lazy\"\u003e\u003cfigcaption\u003eKit to stitch yourself: A Bird in Flowers.\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"st-grid\"\u003e\n\u003carticle class=\"st-card\"\u003e\u003ch3\u003eA counted project\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFollow the chart and count the fabric squares to build the design. This is a kit to stitch yourself, rather than a finished picture.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/article\u003e\u003carticle class=\"st-card\"\u003e\u003ch3\u003eCotton colour and detail\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDMC Mouliné thread gives the design its colour. Separate the strands and use the number specified in the included chart.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/article\u003e\u003carticle class=\"st-card\"\u003e\u003ch3\u003eA thoughtful handmade finish\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEnjoy the stitching process, then display the finished work or give it to someone who shares your love of handmade details.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/article\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"st-split\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat is included\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDMC Mouliné stranded cotton\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAida fabric\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eneedle\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eembroidery hoop\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003echart and instructions\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDetails at a glance\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdl\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdt\u003eDesign\u003c\/dt\u003e\n\u003cdd\u003eA Bird in Flowers\u003c\/dd\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdt\u003eDesign \/ hoop size\u003c\/dt\u003e\n\u003cdd\u003e18cm finished design\u003c\/dd\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdt\u003eFabric\u003c\/dt\u003e\n\u003cdd\u003eAida fabric, Pre-cut Aida\u003c\/dd\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdt\u003eArtist \/ theme\u003c\/dt\u003e\n\u003cdd\u003eBirds and flowers\u003c\/dd\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdt\u003eProduct code\u003c\/dt\u003e\n\u003cdd\u003eDMFBK1929\u003c\/dd\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/dl\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eMake a confident start\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRead the full chart and instructions before starting. Sort the threads using the kit colour key.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFind the fabric centre and begin where the chart directs. Keep the top stitches facing the same way.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFinish according to the kit instructions. Check the fabric and thread care guidance before washing or pressing.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"st-note\"\u003eThe embroidery hoop is included. Scissors and other general sewing tools are sold separately.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eUseful to know\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003eIs the design printed on the fabric?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis is counted cross stitch: use the chart to place your stitches on the Aida fabric.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003eWhat else will I need?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp\u003eHave a small pair of embroidery scissors ready. The supplied hoop supports the fabric while stitching.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"st-links\"\u003eExplore \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/dmc-yarn-craft-kits-accessories-nz\"\u003eDMC kits and accessories\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/embroidery-hoops\"\u003eembroidery hoops\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/applique-embroidery-scissors-nz\"\u003eembroidery scissors\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e","brand":"DMC","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":68392911405277,"sku":"DMFBK1929","price":47.4,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0222\/3324\/files\/DMFBK1929.jpg?v=1793596974","url":"https:\/\/www.directsewing.co.nz\/products\/dmc-a-bird-in-flowers-cross-stitch-kit","provider":"Direct Sewing Machines \u0026 Supplies","version":"1.0","type":"link"}