Ezo Flying Squirrel Embroidery Kit

A whimsical scene that combines natural beauty, folklore, and your own creative flair.

Stitch 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.

In Japanese folklore, the Ezo flying squirrel is considered a guardian deity of children in legends of the native Ainu people, adding a layer of meaning and wonder to this project.

Designed 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.

What's Included:

• 7 skeins of 100% cotton DMC No. 25 embroidery thread
• Pre-printed 100% linen embroidery cloth in vibrant mustard yellow
• No. 9 embroidery needle
• Instructions with detailed illustrations written in Japanese, but simple enough to translate using these instructions. 

Highlights:

• Depicts the Ezo flying squirrel, a subspecies endemic to Hokkaidō, Japan, celebrated in Ainu mythology
• Free-stitch design lets you add your creative touch without following a strict chart
• Designed by Chicchi, twin sisters Chie and Mie Matsumoto, known for lifelike animal and plant motifs that tell a story

Dimensions: 7.8" x 9.6" (20 cm x 24.5 cm), A4 size
Made in Japan