Turtle

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

Skill level: Intermediate

Typical completion time: 8–12 hours

Perfect for: Gift makers, Adults, Painters

Paints not included. Shop our fabric paints here

Your little turtle is a sweet, steady wanderer with a soft, rounded shell made of big, friendly segments—each one slightly domed so it feels cosy rather than armored. His head peeks forward with that calm, curious expression turtles do so well, cheeks slightly rounded, eyes bright and kind. His front flippers angle outward like he’s mid‑amble, giving him that adorable “determined toddle” energy. The back flippers are smaller and tucked in, helping him look balanced and grounded. The shell pattern is simple and graphic—perfect for beginners—while still giving you room to play with colour: a large central plate, surrounded by neat, petal‑like segments. His skin is smooth with just a hint of dotted texture around the cheeks and limbs to keep things charming but not fussy. He feels like a gentle friend on a slow adventure, happy to take his time and enjoy the world.

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