There's something a little bit magical about August's project. This month, we'll be combining nature, light, and a touch of embroidery to create a pair of beautiful handmade wall art pieces that celebrate the beauty of the outdoors.

Without giving too much away, you'll be experimenting with one of the oldest photographic printing techniques in a wonderfully accessible way. Using specially prepared fabric, sunlight, and natural objects, you'll watch your designs develop into stunning blue-and-white prints before adding delicate embroidered details to make each piece completely your own.

The creative process is full of little moments of wonder, from arranging your compositions to revealing the finished prints after they've been exposed to the sun. Once your designs are complete, you'll finish them inside embroidery hoops, creating two pieces of wall art that are perfect for displaying at home or gifting to someone special.

It's a project that encourages you to slow down, spend a little time outdoors, and embrace the unexpected. No two designs will ever be exactly the same, making every finished piece wonderfully unique.

What's in the Box

Everything you need to complete your project is included:

• 2 Cyanotype Fabric Sheets
• Sewing Needle
• 3 Skeins of Embroidery Thread
• 2 Embroidery Hoops
• Card Sheet
• Transparent Plastic Window Sheet

Each item has been carefully selected to guide you through the creative process, helping you experiment with a fascinating technique before adding your own embroidered finishing touches.

Moodboard to Inspire

Here's the energy we're channelling for August:

☀️ Sunshine-powered creativity
💙 Rich indigo blues and crisp white contrasts
🔷 Geometric patterns inspired by classic blue and white china
🪡 Delicate embroidered details
🏡 Handmade wall art

A Creative Celebration of Summer

August's kit is all about embracing the slower pace of late summer and discovering the magic of creating with light. Inspired by the timeless beauty of blue and white patterned china, you'll experiment with bold geometric designs before adding your own embroidered finishing touches.

It's a wonderfully mindful project that combines creativity, experimentation, and stitching in a way that's both relaxing and rewarding. With every design developing a little differently, you'll create two beautiful handmade pieces of artwork that are uniquely yours.

Orders are open now and will close at midnight on Friday 31st July. ✨

The full reveal blog post and photographs of the project will be shared soon.