Caterpillar Club - Seaside Lighthouse Theme Box 7

April 03, 2022

'Shine Bright'... welcome to the seaside lighthouse themed Box 7 of the Caterpillar Club! 

The Caterpillar Club is a bimonthly cross stitch subscription community that delivers a beautiful, themed box every 2 months including 3 high-quality carefully curated goodies and a brand new exclusive kit designed by guest designer.

Each box comes with all of the great quality supplies needed to create the perfect nautical-inspired cross stitch project, along with a selection of other gorgeous seaside-themed treats.

 

 

Be sure to subscribe here by 14th May 2022 to receive your special treat box in the post containing a brand new cross stitch kit, lighthouse coaster (for your favourite tea or coffee, seashell candle and stick of rock for you to enjoy! Choose from a rolling £25 per month subscription or save a whopping 15% off the next 6 boxes by paying up front to secure your next 12 months' of stitching!

Please stop scrolling now if you'd prefer a complete surprise.  

 lighthouse cross stitch

 

The full cross stitch kit comes with easy-to-follow instructions, a colour printed pattern on one page of A4 paper, a pre-sorted Carlos the caterpillar thread holder, DMC stranded cotton, Zweigart 14 count aida fabric (perfect for beginners) and a DMC branded size 24 needle. The box 7 design was created by Cheryl McKinnon of Tiny Modernist from Canada whose design is influenced by her love for retro patterns and bright colours.

Just like the soothing sound of ocean waves crashing onto the shore, this coastal themed cross stitch box will allow you to drift into a state of calm while providing just the right amount of crafting. This project is completely manageable and can easily be completed within a couple of weeks! Imagine a warm summer evening sitting in the garden with your new cross stitch project, while sipping on a G&T and listening to your favourite summer songs!

 

 

Your completed cross stitch project would make the perfect handmade gift for a loved one to make them feel extra special. The finished project could be framed, displayed in a hoop or even turned into a cushion (click here to watch some video tutorials on these finishing styles).

Many of our subscribers choose to treat their loved one to a surprise caterpillar club box, and this would be the perfect summer project for them. If you leave us a note at checkout and we'll hand write a personalised gift note to be included in their box. 

 

lighthouse cross stitch box

 

Our customers often forget their subscription box is on its way, and it's a wonderful surprise to get home after a long day and find it waiting for you! The perfect way to reduce screen time this summer and zone out while learning a new crafty skill. 

Customer Review from Vicky
Absolutely love these subscription boxes! Stunning, unique designs and beautifully packaged products chosen from other small businesses that just make the whole experience very special!

 

lighthouse coaster

 

Places for box 7 subscriptions close at midnight on 14th May 2022. You can easily pause or cancel your subscription at any time if you want to take a break. Catch up with other subscribers in the Facebook group with over 14,000 members there's a ton of support available 24/7 no matter where you are in the world, you're sure to find someone nearby! 

Click here to subscribe today and join the club!

 Happy stitching



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