Sleigh Ride from Penguin & Fish turns a classic snowy scene into an approachable hand embroidery project for beginners.
The design features a jolly snowman enjoying a horse-drawn sleigh ride, accompanied by the words “Let it Snow.” It's nostalgic without feeling overly formal, capturing the fun of bundling up and heading outside on a snowy winter day.
Designed for beginning embroiderers, Sleigh Ride uses three fundamental techniques: backstitch, chain stitch, and French knots. The variety provides a good introduction to hand embroidery while keeping the project manageable for someone still building confidence with a needle and thread.
The design comes pre-printed directly onto the fabric, so there's no tracing or transferring required. Pocket Skeins embroidery floss provides enough thread to complete the project, and the kit includes an embroidery needle and 8-inch hoop along with detailed instructions.
A color and stitch guide, basic stitch instructions, the Penguin & Fish Embroidery Guide, and a color postcard of the completed piece are also included for reference.
With a finished design measuring approximately 4¾" x 5", Sleigh Ride can remain in the included hoop for an easy piece of handmade winter or Christmas decor.
Kit Includes
- 10½" fabric square pre-printed with the Sleigh Ride design
- Pocket Skeins embroidery floss with enough thread to complete the project
- Embroidery needle
- 8" embroidery hoop
- Color postcard featuring the finished embroidery
- Detailed embroidery instructions
- Getting-started guidance
- Color and stitch guide
- Instructions for basic embroidery stitches
- Penguin & Fish Embroidery Guide
Stitches You'll Learn & Practice
- Backstitch
- Chain stitch
- French knot
Skill Level
Beginner
Sleigh Ride is designed to be accessible to someone new to hand embroidery. The pre-printed fabric eliminates the pattern-transfer step, while the included instructions and embroidery guide provide support as you learn the stitches.
It's also a relaxing seasonal project for more experienced embroiderers who enjoy traditional winter designs.
Design Details
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Brand: Penguin & Fish
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Design: Sleigh Ride
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Theme: Winter / snowman / horse-drawn sleigh
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Text: “Let it Snow”
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Pattern Size: Approximately 4¾" x 5" (12 x 13 cm)
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Fabric Size: 10½" square
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Hoop Size: 8"
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Pattern: Pre-printed on fabric
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Featured Stitches: Backstitch, chain stitch, and French knot
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Project Type: Hand embroidery kit
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Skill Level: Beginner
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Display: Finished embroidery can be displayed in the included hoop
