Golden Retriever

Technical details A physical kit pre embroidered featuring the Golden Retriever.

What's included • Pattern • Full instructions • Stitch guide • Paint guide • Paint mixing instructions • Varnishing instructions • Fabric • Batting • Backing fabric • Border strips

Finished size: 11.5" x 11.5" (30cm x 30 cm

Skill level: Advanced

Typical completion time: 8–12 hours

Perfect for: Gift makers, Adults, Painters

Paints not included. Shop our fabric paints here

A golden retriever is the embodiment of sunshine in dog form—soft, warm, and endlessly kind. Their coat is a cascade of honey‑gold fur, feathering gently along the chest, tail, and the backs of their legs. The face is broad and friendly, with expressive almond‑shaped eyes that always seem to be smiling. Their ears hang in soft, velvety folds, framing a muzzle that’s strong yet sweet, often lifted in a hopeful grin. Their body is sturdy but graceful, built for joyful movement—whether bounding through grass, trotting beside a favourite human, or flopping down with a satisfied sigh. The tail is a signature feature: long, plumed, and constantly wagging in big, sweeping arcs that broadcast their good‑natured enthusiasm. A golden retriever’s whole presence radiates warmth and gentle optimism. They look like they were stitched together from kindness itself—loyal, patient, and always ready to make a new friend. Perfect for a motif that feels comforting, welcoming, and full of heart.

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