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Another Knitted Village!

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village2Picture an idyllic village in the rolling hills of England. Picture small old world houses and buildings nestled in with each other.  Now picture all of this knitted!

A group of knitters in Mersham, England has done just this. Nearly every building in their small village is reproduced in this knitted village.

The knitters did this as a way to raise money for their small town. Go here to (as Paul Harvey would say…) read the rest of the story. http://abcnews.go.com:80/International/story?id=7633204&page=1

And here for a video… http://abcnews.go.com/International/video/playerIndex?id=6805423

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One of the standout features of this kit is its ease of use. The embroidery book provides clear, easy-to-follow instructions in English, covering everything from handling embroidery thread to framing the finished product. Each embroidery pattern is printed directly onto the fabric, making it simple to follow along and practice your stitches.

Additionally, the kit includes practice fabrics specifically designed for beginners. Composed of a blend of linen and cotton, these fabrics are thick enough to support your stitches while still being easy to work with. Plus, each embroidery thread is divided into six strands, giving you plenty of options for customization.

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