{"title":"Embroidery Kits by Chicchi","description":"","products":[{"product_id":"12-months-of-animals-living-in-the-forest-embroidery-kit","title":"Squirrel in the Forest Embroidery Kit by Chicchi","description":"\u003cp\u003eStitch the playful charm of nature of a squirrel living in the forest. This project invites you to stitch the world of a tiny squirrel in a woodland winter. \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe technique for this kit is free stitching, which is best for intermediate users. Ambitious beginners willing to select their thread colors and stitches will do well, too. \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eThe project is free-stitch, which means that it does not have a stitch and color chart for you to follow. Instead, you are encouraged to use the pack of threads and your creativity to embroider the pre-printed cloth as you wish. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eThis series was designed by Chicchi, who is actually a pair of twin sisters, Chie and Mie Matsumoto, who love to express their creativity through embroidery motifs using life-like animals and plants in a story-like setting.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eThis kit comes with instructions in Japanese* as well as all materials required to create the curious hedgehog design from Chicchi's Forest Animals series. Each kit includes:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e100% cotton DMC no. 25 embroidery thread \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePre-printed linen embroidery cloth \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNo. 9 embroidery needle \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eInstructions written only in *Japanese, but with detailed illustrations.\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDimensions: 7.8\" x 9.6\" (\u003cspan\u003e20cm x 24.5cm), A4 size\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMade in Japan\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cem\u003e*H\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cem\u003eere's how we work with our Japanese language projects. On our phone, we have an app called \u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003ca id=\"gmail-link-474\" href=\"https:\/\/apps.apple.com\/us\/app\/google-translate\/id414706506\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eGoogle translate\u003c\/a\u003e. This app will translate almost any language to English. With the app open, select the little icon for the camera, and it will use your phone's camera to look at any written thing, and in real time, it will show that thing as English - right there on your screen! It's very cool and actually kinda fun to use.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"DMC","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45979633778944,"sku":"DMC-15-10876-63JAN","price":30.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2682\/5886\/files\/dmc-chicchi-forest-animals-embroidery-squirrel-1.webp?v=1729951217"},{"product_id":"hedgehog-living-in-the-forest-embroidery-kit","title":"Hedgehog in the Forest Embroidery Kit by Chicchi","description":"\u003cp\u003eBring a little woodland magic to life! This embroidery project will have you stitching the world of a hedgehog on a Japanese autumn morning.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe technique for this kit is free stitching, which is best for intermediate users. Ambitious beginners willing to select their thread colors and stitches will do well, too. \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eThe project is free-stitch, which means that it does not have a stitch and color chart for you to follow. Instead, you are encouraged to use the pack of threads and your creativity to embroider the pre-printed cloth as you wish. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eThis series was designed by Chicchi. Chicchi is actually a pair of twin sisters, Chie and Mie Matsumoto, who love to express their creativity through embroidery motifs using life-like animals and plants in a story-like setting.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eThis kit comes with instructions in Japanese* as well as all materials required to create the curious hedgehog design from Chicchi's Forest Animals series. Each kit includes:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e100% cotton DMC no. 25 embroidery thread \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePre-printed linen embroidery cloth \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNo. 9 embroidery needle \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eInstructions written only in *Japanese, but with detailed illustrations.\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDimensions: 7.8\" x 9.6\" (\u003cspan\u003e20cm x 24.5cm), A4 size\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMade in Japan\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cem\u003e*H\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cem\u003eere's how we work with our Japanese language projects. On our phone, we have an app called \u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/apps.apple.com\/us\/app\/google-translate\/id414706506\" id=\"gmail-link-474\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eGoogle translate\u003c\/a\u003e. This app will translate almost any language to English. With the app open, select the little icon for the camera, and it will use your phone's camera to look at any written thing, and in real time, it will show that thing as English - right there on your screen! It's very cool and actually kinda fun to use.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"DMC","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46032747593984,"sku":"DMC-15-10876-73NVM","price":30.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2682\/5886\/files\/hedgehog-in-the-forest-chicchi-embroidery-kit-4.jpg?v=1729951866"},{"product_id":"owls-living-in-the-forest-embroidery-kit","title":"Owls in the Forest Embroidery Kit by Chicchi","description":"\u003cp\u003eCapture the charm of woodland owls in the middle of fall. This project will have you stitching tiny owls that only come out on a Japanese autumn morning. \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe technique for this kit is free stitching, which is best for intermediate users. Ambitious beginners willing to select their thread colors and stitches will do well, too. \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eThe project is free-stitch, which means that it does not have a stitch and color chart for you to follow. Instead, you are encouraged to use the pack of threads and your creativity to embroider the pre-printed cloth as you wish. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eThis series was designed by Chicchi. Chicchi is actually a pair of twin sisters, Chie and Mie Matsumoto, who love to express their creativity through embroidery motifs using life-like animals and plants in a story-like setting.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eThis kit comes with instructions in Japanese* as well as all materials required to create the curious hedgehog design from Chicchi's Forest Animals series. Each kit includes:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e100% cotton DMC no. 25 embroidery thread \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePre-printed linen embroidery cloth \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNo. 9 embroidery needle \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eInstructions written only in *Japanese, but with detailed illustrations.\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDimensions: 7.8\" x 9.6\" (\u003cspan\u003e20cm x 24.5cm), A4 size\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMade in Japan\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cem\u003e*H\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cem\u003eere's how we work with our Japanese language projects. On our phone, we have an app called \u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003ca id=\"gmail-link-474\" href=\"https:\/\/apps.apple.com\/us\/app\/google-translate\/id414706506\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eGoogle translate\u003c\/a\u003e. This app will translate almost any language to English. With the app open, select the little icon for the camera, and it will use your phone's camera to look at any written thing, and in real time, it will show that thing as English - right there on your screen! It's very cool and actually kinda fun to use.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"DMC","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46032749003008,"sku":"DMC-15-10876-72CTB","price":30.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2682\/5886\/files\/owls-in-the-forest-chicchi-3.jpg?v=1729948898"},{"product_id":"spring-bird-embroidery-kit","title":"Warbling White-Eye Embroidery Kit by Chicchi","description":"\u003cp\u003eBring nature's spring melody to your embroidery!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis project invites you to stitch a \"Mejiro\" (or Warbling white-eye), a bird that’s a sure sign of spring in Japan. These little creatures are most noticeable from March to May, often seen around flowers and trees.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe project is\u003cspan\u003e a free stitch, which is best for intermediate users. This means there’s no stitch or color chart to follow—instead, you’ll have a pack of threads and a pre-printed cloth ready for you to bring your own vision to life. A\u003c\/span\u003embitious beginners and those looking to choose their own thread colors and experiment with the stitches are welcome to try them as well.\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eThis kit comes with instructions in Japanese as well as all materials required to create the motif. Each kit includes:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e100% cotton DMC No. 25 embroidery thread \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePre-printed linen embroidery cloth \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNo. 9 embroidery needle \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eInstructions written only in Japanese, but with detailed illustrations that you can translate using \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.brooklynhaberdashery.com\/blogs\/tutorials\/how-to-translate-japanese-craft-kit-instructions-using-google-translate\" title=\"How to Translate Japanese Craft Instructions\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ethese instructions\u003c\/a\u003e. \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis seasonal series was designed by Chicchi. Chicchi is actually a pair of twin sisters, Chie and Mie Matsumoto, who love to express their creativity through motifs using life-like animals and plants in a story-like setting.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDimensions: 7.8\" x 9.6\" (\u003cspan\u003e20cm x 24.5cm), A4 size\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMade in Japan\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"DMC","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46241865498880,"sku":"DMC-15-10876-03SPR","price":30.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2682\/5886\/files\/dmc_embroidery-kit-chicchi-march_1.jpg?v=1739201462"},{"product_id":"flying-squirrel-embroidery-kit","title":"Ezo Flying Squirrel Embroidery Kit by Chicchi","description":"\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA whimsical scene that combines natural beauty, folklore, and your own creative flair.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStitch a piece of Hokkaidō, a region in the far north of Japan. Inspired by the serene beauty of a February night, the design captures a flying squirrel gliding gracefully through the frosty sky, illuminated by moonlight. The bold mustard yellow linen background adds a vibrant pop of warmth to contrast the neutral browns and ivories of the thread, evoking the stark yet beautiful colors of winter.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn Japanese folklore, the Ezo flying squirrel is considered a \u003cstrong\u003eguardian deity of children\u003c\/strong\u003e in legends of the native Ainu people, adding a layer of meaning and wonder to this project.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDesigned as a free-stitch project, this kit invites you to bring your personal style to life without a rigid stitch or color chart, making it perfect for intermediate stitchers—or adventurous beginners ready to glide into something new.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat's Included:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e7 skeins of 100% cotton DMC No. 25 embroidery thread\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePre-printed 100% linen embroidery cloth in vibrant mustard yellow\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNo. 9 embroidery needle\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eInstructions with detailed illustrations written in Japanese, but simple enough to \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.brooklynhaberdashery.com\/blogs\/tutorials\/how-to-translate-japanese-craft-kit-instructions-using-google-translate\" title=\"How to Translate Japanese Craft Patterns\"\u003etranslate using these instructions. \u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHighlights:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDepicts the Ezo flying squirrel, a subspecies endemic to Hokkaidō, Japan, celebrated in Ainu mythology\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFree-stitch design lets you add your creative touch without following a strict chart\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDesigned by \u003cstrong\u003eChicchi\u003c\/strong\u003e, twin sisters Chie and Mie Matsumoto, known for lifelike animal and plant motifs that tell a story\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDimensions: 7.8\" x 9.6\" (20 cm x 24.5 cm), A4 size\u003cbr\u003eMade in Japan\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"DMC","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46241875493120,"sku":"DMC-15-10876-02FSQ","price":30.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2682\/5886\/files\/dmc_embroidery-kit-chicchi-squirrel_1.jpg?v=1737825372"},{"product_id":"winter-birds-embroidery-kit-by-chicchi","title":"Winter Birds Embroidery Kit by Chicchi","description":"\u003cp\u003eLong-tailed Tits Huddled Together in the Winter Forest\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFluffy long-tailed tits gather close on a branch in a snowy forest, surrounded by delicate vines that bloom like snowflakes and stars. The artists describe the scene as an attempt to express a quiet, fantastical winter atmosphere—soft, calm, and full of wonder.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe design is printed directly onto the linen fabric, so you can begin stitching right away.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is a \u003cstrong\u003efree-stitch embroidery project\u003c\/strong\u003e, meaning there is no strict stitch or color chart to follow. You’re encouraged to interpret the design in your own way—making it especially well suited for \u003cstrong\u003eintermediate stitchers\u003c\/strong\u003e or \u003cstrong\u003econfident beginners\u003c\/strong\u003e ready to explore beyond counted patterns.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eDesigned by twin sisters \u003cstrong\u003eChie and Mie Matsumoto\u003c\/strong\u003e, the embroidery artists behind Chicchi, this kit is part of their beloved series \u003cem\u003e“12 Months of Animals Living in the Forest.”\u003c\/em\u003e Each design captures a moment in nature with warmth, storytelling, and gentle fantasy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eWhat’s Included\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e7 skeins of \u003cstrong\u003e100% cotton DMC No. 25 embroidery thread\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePre-printed 100% linen embroidery cloth\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNo. 9 embroidery needle\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eInstruction booklet with clear illustrations (text in Japanese)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eDetails\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFinished size: \u003cstrong\u003e7.8\" × 9.6\" (20 × 24.5 cm)\u003c\/strong\u003e — A4\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA thoughtful, story-driven embroidery kit that blends nature, imagination, and creative freedom—perfect for slow winter stitching.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"DMC","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47675334787328,"sku":"DMC-15-10876-JPT74","price":30.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2682\/5886\/files\/DMC-JPT74.jpg?v=1770741829"}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2682\/5886\/collections\/Screenshot_2025-11-29_at_11.07.10_AM.png?v=1764432444","url":"https:\/\/www.brooklynhaberdashery.com\/collections\/embroidery-kits-by-chicchi.oembed","provider":"Brooklyn Haberdashery","version":"1.0","type":"link"}