Is there enough yarn included to finish the design?

Yes. Each of the 17 colours is measured against the printed area it covers and cut with extra length, leaving room for restarts and a looser stitching hand. The yarn arrives pre-sorted by colour rather than as a single bundle.

Is the printed needlepoint canvas easy to see while stitching?

The design is printed directly onto the canvas in high definition, so colour boundaries stay sharp instead of bleeding into the weave, and neighbouring shades are chosen with clear separation. The canvas is a large-hole weave, which means larger stitches and fewer of them across the same area.

Are Brvsk needlepoint kits suitable for complete beginners?

Yes. The design is printed on the canvas, so there is no counting and no chart-reading. The yarn is matched to the colour printed beneath each hole. Kits chosen specifically as first projects are grouped in the Start Here collection.

Which needlepoint stitch should I use?

Half cross stitch is the usual choice and is covered in the included instructions. Continental and basketweave also work on this canvas, and the kit contains enough yarn for a stitch that consumes slightly more.

What size is the finished needlepoint panel and how is it made into a cushion?

The stitched panel finishes at 16 by 16 inches (40 by 40 cm), the standard cushion size, so it fits an off-the-shelf insert. Pairing it with a Brvsk velvet backing, which arrives hemmed with the zipper already fitted, requires only a straight seam around four sides.

Brvsk Needlepoint Pillow Kit — Owl by John Henry Dearle, 16″ × 16″

Name: Brvsk Needlepoint Pillow Kit — Owl by John Henry Dearle, 16″ × 16″
Brand: Brvsk
SKU: V460
Price: 44.99 USD
Availability: InStock

Owl — Needlepoint Kit 16″ × 16″ by Brvsk

$44.99

Brvsk Needlepoint Pillow Kit — Owl by John Henry Dearle, 16″ × 16″

$44.99

Finish the job

Your stitched panel needs a backing to become a cushion. Velvet, hemmed, zipper already fitted — it ships in the same parcel as your kit.

Stitch this owl in the thickets to add a timeless touch to your home décor. This needlepoint kit for adults and beginners is finished as an elegant 16″ × 16″ pillow cover — a handmade accent for your sofa, bedroom, or reading nook.

What's included

Cotton canvas 16″ × 16″ with a clear, precise printed design
17 colors of pre-sorted yarn
2 needles
Easy-read chart and step-by-step instructions

Details

Finished size: 16″ × 16″ (40 × 40 cm) pillow cover
Skill level: adults and beginners
Pillow backing with zipper sold separately — complete your pillow with a Brvsk velvet backing

A thoughtful gift for anyone who loves stitching and home décor.

What’s in the box

Everything you need to stitch the design is in the kit. The only thing sold separately is the velvet pillow backing.

Printed canvas, 16″ × 16″ Cotton canvas with the full design printed edge to edge in high definition — no counting from a chart.
17 colours of yarn Pre-sorted and portioned for this design, with a margin so you are not left short near the end.
2 tapestry needles Blunt tip and a large eye, sized for the canvas — a spare is included in every kit.
Chart & instructions A large-print colour chart and step-by-step instructions written for first-time stitchers.

Questions people ask

Is everything included, or do I need to buy anything else?

Everything needed to stitch the design is in the box: the printed canvas, all 17 yarn colours, two needles, the chart and the instructions. You do not need to buy yarn, a frame or a pattern separately.

The one thing not included is the backing that turns the finished piece into a cushion. Those are sold on their own so you can choose the colour: velvet pillow backings with a zipper.

Is there enough yarn to finish the design?

Yes. Each of the 17 colours is measured against the printed area it covers and cut with extra length on top, so there is room for restarts and for a slightly looser hand. The yarn arrives pre-sorted by colour rather than as one bundle, so you are not untangling skeins before you begin.

Is the printed design easy to see while stitching?

This is the question we are asked most often, and it drives how we print. The design is printed directly onto the canvas in high definition, so the boundary between one colour and the next stays sharp instead of bleeding into the weave. Colours are chosen with clear separation between neighbouring shades.

The canvas itself is a large-hole weave, which means bigger stitches and fewer of them across the same area. Many of our customers stitch in the evening or under a lamp and tell us the printed canvas is easier to follow than working from a paper chart.

I have never done needlepoint. Can I start with this?

Yes. Because the design is printed on the canvas, there is no counting and no chart-reading required — you match the yarn to the colour underneath the hole and stitch. Most people are stitching confidently within the first half hour.

If you would like a design chosen specifically as a first project, see Start Here — simpler shapes and fewer colour changes.

Which stitch should I use?

Half cross stitch is the usual choice and the one the instructions walk through. Continental and basketweave both work on this canvas as well, and there is enough yarn in the kit to use a stitch that consumes a little more. Experienced stitchers often mix stitches to change the texture between the subject and the background.

What size is the finished piece, and how do I turn it into a cushion?

The stitched panel finishes at 16″ × 16″ (40 × 40 cm), which is the standard cushion size, so it fits an off-the-shelf insert.

To make it up, pair it with a velvet backing — it comes hemmed and with the zipper already fitted, so it is a straight seam around four sides rather than a sewing project.

Is this a good gift?

It is what most of our kits are bought for. The kit arrives complete, so there is nothing for the recipient to work out or shop for before starting, and the finished cushion stays in the house long after the project is done.