Winter Solstice Bird Embroidery Kit by Alice Makabe
Holiday Bird
Celebrate the quiet magic of winter—bright, joyful, and full of light.
This enchanting design from beloved embroidery artist Alice Makabe captures the wonder of the winter season. Evergreen boughs, jeweled ornaments, and graceful songbirds create a storybook tableau—one that feels joyful without veering toward sentimental, and festive without being overwhelming.
The palette glows with winter brightness: cool teals, vivid berry pinks, soft blues, and warm golds. Together, they echo the crisp sparkle of the solstice season—when light is treasured, and nature rests beneath it.
Stitched in a tall vertical format, this piece makes a striking wall hanging, especially when displayed alongside other designs in the seasonal 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" × 15.7" (15.5 × 40 cm)
Finished Size (Outer Frame): 7.3" × 16.9" (18.5 × 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 clear and approachable. We also provide a guide for translating the text using Google Translate and your phone’s camera.
A luminous winter design—perfect for ushering in the solstice season and a beautiful companion to the other patterns in Alice Makabe’s botanical calendar.