Whale Description

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 15" (40.6cm x 38.1cm)

Skill level: Beginner

Typical completion time: 6–10 hours

Perfect for: Beginners, Gift makers, Adults, Kids (with supervision), Painters

Paints not included. Shop our fabric paints here

A calm, ocean‑wise whale glides across the page, its body shaped in smooth, sweeping curves that feel almost like brushstrokes. The head is broad and gentle, with a soft slope to the mouth that gives it a peaceful, knowing expression. Along the back, a subtle rise hints at strength without heaviness, tapering into a wide, graceful tail that flicks upward as if mid‑glide. The whale’s skin is a blend of deep ocean blues and soft slate greys, broken by lighter patches that follow the natural flow of its form — perfect for stitching as gentle gradients or simple colour blocks. A few delicate line details suggest the grooves and texture of its underside, but kept minimal so younger stitchers can follow them easily. Its eye is small but expressive, placed just forward enough to give the whale a friendly, almost protective presence — the kind of creature that feels like it’s guiding you through calm waters. Around it, you can imagine tiny bubbles or drifting seaweed to add movement without clutter.

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