Frequently Asked Questions
Frequently Asked Questions
What is a tapestry kit?
A tapestry kit (also called a needlepoint kit) is a printed cotton canvas worked in wool to create a design. In the UK this craft is usually called “tapestry,” while in the US the same thing is often called “needlepoint.” Brvsk tapestry kits are finished as 16″ × 16″ cushion covers.
What’s the difference between tapestry, cross stitch and embroidery kits?
All three are printed-canvas needlework kits finished as cushions. Tapestry / needlepoint is worked in wool across the whole canvas. Stamped cross stitch has the design printed onto the canvas so you stitch directly over it with no chart-counting. Embroidery uses surface stitching on a printed canvas. Choose by the look and stitching style you prefer.
Do Brvsk kits include everything I need?
Yes — Brvsk kits are complete kits with everything included to start and finish: a printed cotton canvas, pre-sorted yarn in every colour you need, two needles, and an easy-read chart with step-by-step instructions. There is nothing extra to buy to begin (a velvet cushion back, sold separately, is only needed if you want to turn the finished panel into a complete cushion).
What’s included in a Brvsk kit?
Every kit includes a clear, precisely printed cotton canvas (16″ × 16″), pre-sorted yarn so you don’t have to match colours, two needles, and an easy-read chart with step-by-step instructions.
Do the kits come with instructions?
Yes. Every Brvsk kit comes with an easy-read chart and clear step-by-step instructions. Because the design is printed directly on the canvas and the yarn is pre-sorted by colour, you always know where each colour goes — there is no separate counting chart to decode before you begin.
How clear is the printing on the canvas?
Brvsk designs are printed directly onto the canvas with crisp, high-definition printing, so the colours and outlines are sharp and easy to read as you stitch. The printed design plus pre-sorted yarn makes following the pattern straightforward, even for a first project.
Are the kits easy to see and follow?
Many stitchers find printed-canvas kits easier on the eyes than counted-chart projects: the full design is printed clearly on the canvas in high definition, and the yarn arrives pre-sorted by colour, so there is no fine counting from a paper chart. If you find small counted patterns hard to see, a printed Brvsk canvas is a more accessible way to stitch.
Are these kits suitable for beginners and experts?
Both. Brvsk kits are designed for adults and complete beginners as well as experienced masters of the needle. The printed canvas and pre-sorted yarn mean you can start on day one without any prior experience, while the detailed, fine-art designs stay engaging for advanced needleworkers.
Why choose Brvsk kits?
Brvsk kits are complete, beginner-friendly and made by a Ukrainian family business that has produced needlework kits since the 1990s. Each kit includes everything you need, uses crisp high-definition printing and pre-sorted yarn, and comes in thousands of original and fine-art designs — great as a gift or for home décor.
How long does a kit take to complete?
It depends on the design and how often you stitch, but a 16″ × 16″ cushion is typically a project of several relaxing sessions over a few weeks. Many stitchers enjoy needlework as a calming, screen-free way to unwind — the journey is part of the appeal.
What materials are used?
Brvsk kits use a clear, precisely printed cotton canvas and pre-sorted yarn, with two needles included. The velvet cushion backs are made from European-quality velvet with a hidden zip.
What size are the finished cushions?
All Brvsk needlework kits finish at 16″ × 16″ (40 × 40 cm) as a cushion cover.
Do I need a cushion back to finish my project?
Yes — to turn your finished panel into a complete cushion you need a backing. Brvsk sells velvet cushion backs with a hidden zip separately, sized to match the 16″ × 16″ kits, in a range of colours.
What designs do you offer?
The Brvsk range spans florals, animals, and seasonal motifs as well as fine-art classics in the spirit of artists such as William Morris, Vincent van Gogh, Henri Matisse, Gustav Klimt, Alphonse Mucha, and Claude Monet, plus original in-house patterns.
Do the kits make a good gift?
Yes. A Brvsk kit is a thoughtful, complete gift for anyone who loves stitching or home décor — and because it is beginner-friendly, it also works as a first project for someone trying needlework for the first time.
Who makes Brvsk kits?
Brvsk is a Ukrainian family business that has been making needlework kits since the 1990s, producing its first printed tapestry canvas in 1998. We design and print our own patterns and proudly put our family name on every one.
Do you ship to the UK and US?
Yes. Brvsk ships to the United States, the United Kingdom, and other countries. Shipping options and delivery estimates are shown at checkout for your address.