Dolphin

What's included • Pre-embroidered design • Full instructions • Stitch guide • Paint guide • Paint mixing instructions • Varnishing instructions • Fabric • Batting • Backing fabric • Border strips

Finished size: 16" x 16" (41cm x 41cm)

Skill level: Beginner

Typical completion time: 6–10 hours

Perfect for: Beginners, Gift makers, Adults, Painters

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A sleek, joyful dolphin gliding forward with that unmistakable curved smile. The head has a smooth, rounded forehead (the melon), tapering into a long, elegant beak-like snout. The tip of the snout is softly rounded, giving the dolphin a friendly, approachable look rather than a sharp point. The eye sits just behind the corner of the smile line — small, dark, and bright, with a tiny white catchlight that makes the dolphin feel playful and alive. The expression is open and curious, as if the dolphin is about to chirp a greeting. The body begins to curve immediately behind the head, giving a sense of motion even in a still illustration. The dorsal fin rises smoothly from the back: tall, triangular, and slightly curved backward. The pectoral fins are rounded and paddle-like, positioned low and angled outward in a welcoming gesture. Colouring is classic dolphin: a soft gradient from cool grey on top to pale silvery-white on the underside. The transition between the two tones is smooth and gentle, perfect for blending in paint or shading with thread. A subtle highlight along the top of the head and back adds that glossy, water-slicked look. Overall, the dolphin feels playful, kind, and full of movement, ideal for a kids’ kit that balances realism with charm.

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