{"product_id":"avlea-tree-of-life-embroidery-hoop-kit","title":"Avlea Tree of Life Embroidery Hoop Kit","description":"\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDesigner:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Avlea Folk Embroidery\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eProject Type:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Folk Embroidery Hoop Kit\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFinished Size:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 6\" Diameter\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFabric:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Kona Cotton Pre-Stamped with Design\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThread:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e DMC 6-Strand Embroidery Floss\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNeedle:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e John James Size 7 Embroidery Needle\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHoop:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 6\" Beechwood Hoop\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eStitches Used:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Backstitch, Satin Stitch, French Knot, Chain Stitch\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSkill Level:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Beginner\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eKit Includes\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• Kona Cotton Pre-Stamped with Design\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• DMC 6-Strand Embroidery Floss\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• John James Size 7 Embroidery Needle\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• Stitch Diagram\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• Stitch Instruction Booklet\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• Felt for Backing\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• 6\" Beechwood Hoop\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eProduct Description\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTree of Life by Avlea Folk Embroidery is inspired by a textile fragment featuring a cypress tree, a motif with a remarkably rich history that has traveled across cultures and centuries. Originating as a Persian symbol, the cypress later appeared in ancient Roman and Greek art as a motif of mourning and, during the Christian era, took on associations with eternal life.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe design is stitched in rose, blue, golden olive, and alizarin pink and surrounded by an intricate circular border. The combination of color, symmetry, and symbolism creates a finished piece that feels rooted in historic decorative art while remaining beautiful in a contemporary setting.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDesigned to be approachable for beginners, the project uses backstitch, satin stitch, French knots, and chain stitch. The design comes pre-stamped on Kona cotton, eliminating the need to transfer a pattern before you begin.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe kit includes the fabric, DMC embroidery floss, John James needle, stitch diagram and instructions, felt backing, and a 6-inch beechwood hoop, giving you everything you need to stitch and display the finished piece.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhy We Love It at A Show of Hands\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWe love designs that connect the act of making with a much larger story, and the cypress motif in Tree of Life has traveled an extraordinary distance through both time and culture. 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