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A complete embroidery kit for stitching a quiet reminder of courage and hope.
Inspired by C.S. Lewis’s Chronicles of Narnia, this design features the beloved phrase “Courage, dear heart” in original hand-lettered artwork. It’s a meaningful project for book lovers, Narnia fans, and anyone who could use a steady reminder to be brave.
This kit arrives with the fabric already set in the hoop, so you can begin stitching right away.
Kit includes:
Premium 6-inch beechwood embroidery hoop
Main fabric, plus a second layer of fabric for added stability while stitching
Heat-erasable transfer pen
Generous lengths of DMC embroidery floss
Size 5 DMC embroidery needle
Full-color printed pattern
Materials list
Getting started guide and helpful suggestions
Instructions for preparing your hoop and transferring the design
Stitch and color guide
6-inch tracing pattern
Details:
Finished size: 6-inch hoop
Skill level: Beginner friendly
Designed by Sarah Day of Made by Day
Great for book lovers, Narnia fans, encouragement gifts, and thoughtful handmade projects
This pattern and design are for personal use only. Please do not copy, sell, or redistribute the pattern or sell finished pieces made from this design.
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A complete embroidery kit for stitching a steady reminder: I can do hard things.
This meaningful hoop art design is perfect for beginners learning embroidery and experienced stitchers who want a quick, satisfying project. The finished piece makes a thoughtful gift, a bit of encouragement for a hard season, or a small handmade reminder to keep going.
Everything you need is included, so you can begin stitching right away.
Kit includes:
Premium 6-inch beechwood embroidery hoop
Pre-cut printed 100% cotton fabric
Second layer of fabric for added stability and a polished finish
Full skeins of DMC embroidery floss in all required colors
Size 5 embroidery needle
Printed pattern with stitch and color guide
Step-by-step illustrated instructions
Helpful embroidery tips for preparing your hoop and keeping stitches neat
Why you’ll love it:
Beginner friendly, but still satisfying for experienced stitchers
Meaningful encouragement you can stitch, gift, and display
Relaxing, screen-free creative time
All-in-one kit with no extra supplies needed
Details:
Finished size: 6-inch hoop
Skill level: Beginner to intermediate
Designed by Sarah Day of Made by Day
Perfect for encouragement gifts, graduation gifts, creative friends, makers, students, and anyone walking through something hard.
Made … with intention.
Made by Day is the work of one designer: a decorative arts historian who has spent her career studying why beautiful things matter. Every kit, pattern, and finished piece is designed to last — not to fill a trend. This isn't mass-market craft. It's slow making, done with care, for people who want to put something real on their walls and in their hands.
What stitchers are saying…
Perfect in every way. Great customer service, fast shipping. Everything was so beautifully wrapped - it felt like I was the one getting a present in the mail! Thank you so very much!
— Gayle (via etsy)This kit is perfect for me as I'm fairly new to stitching, the instructions are clear and really helpful. Highly recommend!
— Jennifer (via etsy)This was my very first embroidery project, and it was super easy to follow!
— Emily (via etsy)
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Custom Silhouette Portraits
A new Made by Day offering: stitched silhouette portraits made from your child's profile. Classic cut-paper silhouette style, brought to life with fabric, texture, and hand embroidery. Each piece begins with a simple photo and becomes a one-of-a-kind heirloom.
Commissions opening soon — starting at $85. Join the waitlist to be first in line.
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