A Floral Design in Unexpected Fall Shades
The Fall For Flowers Needlepoint Kit brings together chrysanthemums, anemones, and pansies on a 4.75" x 4.75" 18-count canvas. What makes this kit stand out is its palette: instead of traditional autumn oranges and browns, the design uses seven harmonious colors in non-traditional fall shades. The result is a piece that blends with home decor year-round, not just during the season.
If you are looking for an autumn needlepoint project that avoids the typical harvest look, this kit offers a fresh take. The flowers are rendered in soft, unexpected tones that still feel seasonal but work in any room.
Kit Contents That Shape Your Stitch Plan
- Fall For Flowers Needlepoint Kit: Design: 4.75" x 4.75" on 18-count canvas, worked in seven harmonious colors. The small canvas size makes this kit portable and quick to finish, while 18-count mesh gives fine detail without being too tiny for comfortable stitching.
Fall For Flowers Needlepoint Kit - Fall For Flowers Needlepoint Kit: Threads: Luxurious Pepperpot Silk for a soft sheen and smooth, easy stitching (use the threads as a single strand). Pepperpot Silk glides through the canvas and adds a subtle luster to the flowers. Using a single strand keeps the stitch definition crisp on 18-count.
- Fall For Flowers Needlepoint Kit: Reference Card: A card of the finished piece plus a summary of the five decorative stitches used. The full stitch guide is available online. The reference card gives you a visual target and a quick reminder of the stitches, while the online guide provides detailed instructions when you need them.
- Fall For Flowers Needlepoint Kit: Needles: Two Bohin stainless steel size 22 needles. Size 22 needles are appropriate for 18-count canvas and single-ply silk. Having two needles lets you keep one threaded with your main color and one for accent stitches.
- Fall For Flowers Needlepoint Kit: Project Bag: A sturdy zippered bag to keep everything organized. The bag helps prevent lost threads or needles when you set the project aside, which is especially useful for a kit you might take on the go.
Practical Stitch Order for the Fall For Flowers Kit
The kit includes five decorative stitches, though the supplied information does not name them. The following order helps you build the design logically, working from background to foreground.
- Start with the background areas: Use the background color from the seven harmonious shades to fill the negative space around the flowers. This establishes the overall tone and makes the floral shapes pop.
- Stitch the larger flowers first: Work the chrysanthemums and anemones, which are the biggest elements. Their petals will define the composition. Use the decorative stitches indicated on the reference card for these blooms.
- Add the pansies and smaller accents: Pansies have distinct petal shapes that benefit from careful stitch placement. After the main flowers, fill in any remaining small blossoms or leaves.
- Finish with any outline or detail stitches: If the design includes outline work or fine details, do them last. This keeps the edges crisp and prevents the decorative stitches from being distorted by adjacent stitching.
Thread and Needle Tips for This Kit
The Pepperpot Silk threads should be used as a single strand on the 18-count canvas. This gives a smooth, even coverage without bulk. The Bohin size 22 needles are a good match for both the thread and the canvas mesh. If you prefer a different needle brand, stick with a size 22 or 24 to avoid enlarging the holes.
Because the silk has a soft sheen, it can show direction changes if you vary your stitch angle. Try to keep consistent tension and stitch direction within each color area for a polished finish.
What the Supplied Information Does Not Cover
The kit records confirm the five decorative stitches are summarized on the reference card and the full guide is online, but they do not list the stitch names or the exact color names of the seven threads. If you need to match the palette to other projects or order additional thread, you may need to contact the store or consult the online guide for more detail.
The evidence also does not specify whether the kit includes a printed pattern on the canvas or requires counting from a chart. Most stitchers find 18-count pre-printed canvases easier, but you should verify this before starting if you prefer counted work.
