Vintage Blue Toile Labrador Retriever
A Labrador retriever in the tradition of antique toile textiles — crisp blue-and-white detail, a classic profile, and the confident, athletic stance of a born sporting dog. The generous white ground keeps the composition clean and balanced.
The Labrador retriever originated not in Labrador, as the name suggests, but in Newfoundland, where it was known as the St. John's water dog. English sportsmen brought the breed to Britain in the early nineteenth century, where it was refined into the versatile retriever that has remained the most popular dog breed in the United States for over three decades.
Mesh Count: 18
Skill Level: Advanced
Finishing Suggestions: Framed art or tailored accent for a study, library, or sitting room
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Included in Your Everinscription Kit
We include everything you need to begin your canvas right away — no extra trips to the needlework shop, no guessing about colors or quantities. Just open, thread your needle, and enjoy.
- Hand-Selected Threads in every color your design calls for
- A Printed Color Key with thread guide and strand count
- A Tapestry Needle sized to your canvas mesh
- A Classic Needle Threader
- A pair of Golden Stork Embroidery Scissors
- A Mesh Stash Bag to keep your project organized
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DMC or Vineyard Silk — Which Is Right for You?
DMC 6-Strand Mouliné
Our standard kit features DMC's beloved long-staple Egyptian cotton, trusted by needleworkers for generations. With over 500 colors — the widest palette available — every subtle variation in your design is matched with precision, so the richness of each canvas truly comes through. DMC is also the most cost-effective option, making it an especially wonderful choice for beginners and anyone building a collection.
Vineyard Silk Classic
Our luxe kit elevates your work with pure Chinese silk. The luminous sheen of silk gives your finished piece a depth and glow that cotton simply cannot replicate — you will see the difference. With 239 carefully curated colors, Vineyard Silk is for the needleworker who wants her finished piece to truly radiate.