Meet the Secret Fox of the Night Sky: Vulpecula! 🦊✨

Unleash your inner astronomer and cozy up with the Vulpecula Hand Embroidery Hoop Kit by Kiriki Press! This gorgeous pattern combines the whimsical charm of a woodland fox with the magical allure of vintage star charts.

Featuring a beautifully stylized fox curled up amidst celestial elements and twilight botanicals, this kit is framed in a generous 6-inch hoop. It provides the perfect, relaxing canvas to practice your stitches while exploring one of the night sky's most delightful hidden treasures.

🌟 Fun Celestial Facts for Your Stitching Journey:

• The Little Fox: Vulpecula is Latin for "little fox." It is a faint constellation located in the northern sky, nestled right in the middle of the "Summer Triangle" formed by the bright stars Deneb, Vega, and Altair.

• The Goose Chase: Introduced by astronomer Johannes Hevelius in the late 17th century, the constellation was originally named Vulpecula cum Anser ("The Little Fox with the Goose"). While the goose is no longer officially part of the constellation's name, one of its brightest stars is still named Anser!

• A Cosmic First: In 1967, Vulpecula became famous in the scientific world when the very first pulsar (a highly magnetized, rotating neutron star that emits beams of radiation) was discovered within its celestial boundaries.

Why This Kit is an Absolute Joy to Stitch:

• Rich, Furry Textures: The Vulpecula pattern is a fabulous way to build your embroidery skills. You will get to play with a dynamic mix of stitches to create the smooth flow of the fox's tail, intricate floral accents, and crisp, twinkling star details.

• Ready-to-Stitch Simplicity: Skip the frustration of transferring patterns with messy pens or lightboxes. The entire design is screen-printed directly onto the cotton fabric using water-erasable ink, letting you jump straight into the soothing rhythm of sewing.

• An Elegant, Finished Piece: When you place your final stitch, the included 6-inch wooden hoop transforms into a beautiful, ready-to-hang frame. It makes an enchanting addition to a nature-themed gallery wall, a cozy craft corner, or a stellar handmade gift for a fox lover.

What’s Included in This Premium Kit:

Kiriki Press is celebrated for its boutique, high-quality materials. Your kit arrives thoughtfully packaged with everything you need:

• Screen-Printed Fabric: High-quality cotton backing fabric featuring the fox design printed in crisp, water-erasable ink.

• 6-Inch Wooden Embroidery Hoop: A smooth, sturdy hoop to keep your fabric perfectly taut while working and to showcase your art afterward.

• Premium Embroidery Floss: A complete palette of rich, smooth six-strand embroidery thread curated to reflect the magical, deep tones of the evening sky.

• Stitching Essentials: A high-quality embroidery needle.

• Illustrated Instruction Manual: Clear, step-by-step diagrams and stitch guides to help you navigate the pattern with complete confidence.

Slow Down and Create: Hand embroidery is a beautiful way to unplug, practice mindfulness, and relax after a busy day. Pour yourself a hot cup of tea, settle into your favorite spot, and watch this hidden constellation come to life, one stitch at a time.

Use a range of basic stitches to complete this beautiful multi-layered screen printed pattern. Vulpecula is part of the Constellation Series, a collection of embroidery designs inspired by medieval star maps, vintage astronomical charts and the mythological figures that traversed ancient skies.