Counted Cross Stitch Kit: Pin Cushion - Eight Pointed Star

Lancaster Mennonite Historical Society has a wonderful collection of textiles from both Amish and Mennonite makers. We used pieces from our pin cushion and sampler collection to inspire our cross stitch kits.

Finished size is 5" x 5".

 Kit includes

8" x 8" piece of 8 count Aida fabric; 30" length of lace for edging: 8" x 8" piece of backing fabric for pin cushion; Sullivan Six Strand Embroidery Floss; Cross stich needle # 20;  Stitching Chart and Color Key; Counted Cross Stitch instructions; Making Your Pin Cushion instructions

You will also need (not included in kit)

Scissors and 4” or 6" Embroidery Hoop (optional)

For Pin Cushion

Straight Pins; Polyester fiberfill stuffing; Sewing machine with appropriate color thread. hand sewing needle and thread

OR

Mat & frame