Herb Garden Embroidery Kit by Alice Makabe

Capture the richness of summer—leafy, golden, and full of life.

This elegant design from celebrated embroidery artist Alice Makabe evokes the fullness of a flourishing summer garden. With sun-drenched herbs, flowering stalks, delicate berries, and a friendly ladybug, this piece is a celebration of midsummer’s quiet abundance. The palette is lush and lively—full of greens, buttery yellows, and soft pinks—echoing the season’s warmth and movement.

Designed in a graceful vertical layout, this embroidery makes a striking wall piece—especially when paired with other seasonal designs in the series.

What’s Included:

• Pre-printed embroidery cloth

• DMC No. 25 embroidery thread

• French embroidery needle

• Full-color pattern and instruction sheet (Japanese*)

You’ll Need:

• Sewing thread & needle

• Scissors

• Tape

• Frame 

Details:

• Finished Size (Inner Frame): 6.1" x 15.7" (15.5 cm x 40 cm)

• Finished Size (Outer Frame): 7.3" x 16.9" (18.5 cm x 43 cm)

• Difficulty: Intermediate to Advanced

• Estimated Time: 30+ hours

• Designer: Alice Makabe

• Made in Japan

Though the instructions are in Japanese, the diagrams are intuitive and easy to follow. We also offer a tutorial for translating them using Google Translate and your phone’s camera.

☀️ A timeless design that emphasizes the lush beauty of summer—perfect for display or as a companion piece in a seasonal display.