{"product_id":"christmas-gingerbread-box","title":"PREORDER: A Christmas Gingerbread Cottage Retreat | Curated Embroidery Gift Box","description":"\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePREORDER ONLY\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eImportant information:\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"font-weight: bold;\"\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e \u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(255, 42, 0);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePre-orders will be open from October 9th to October 18th.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"font-weight: bold;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(24, 160, 62);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThis special gift box ships free within the United States but is not available for International shipping.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"font-weight: bold; color: rgb(255, 42, 0);\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(255, 42, 0);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eYour \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eChristmas Gingerbread Cottage Retreat box is expected to ship during the first week of December, but may ship earlier if all items are available sooner. Once your box ships you will receive tracking information via email.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"font-weight: bold; color: rgb(24, 160, 62);\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(24, 160, 62);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOther items purchased in same order as this pre-order will ship with your box in December. Please place a separate order if you need the other items sooner.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"font-weight: bold; color: rgb(255, 42, 0);\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(255, 42, 0);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThis is a special preorder item. All sales are final, with no cancellations or refunds, except where required by law.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eAfter the hugely positive response we received for our collaborative kit \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/jessicalongembroidery.com\/products\/song-of-the-garden-bandit-embroidery-kit\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eSong of the Garden Bandit\u003c\/a\u003e, Melissa and I decided to team up again to curate a very special holiday gift box for Christmas. The box includes instruction (including online video tutorials) and supplies to stitch and to finish a trio of joyful gingerbread embroidery projects, designed \u003c\/em\u003e\u003cem\u003eto be framed in decorative embroidery hoops for display on a mantel or hung in a Christmas tree. You'll also find some extra stitching supplies inside and some fun holiday treats we think you will love!\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eWhile designing the three gingerbread ornament projects, it was a delight to play with \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/storytellerstitchery.com\/\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eStoryteller Stitchery's\u003c\/a\u003e library of colors and thread blends to recreate holiday candies and frosting through embroidery stitches. To stitch the colorful candy and bright Christmas lights I chose silk thread, which is naturally shiny and beautifully reflects light. In contrast, I combined more textured embroidery stitches with a thick, soft wool blend thread to recreate the frosting. Combining these premium specialty threads with creative embroidery stitch applications resulted in the creation of these two gingerbread cookie patterns and the larger gingerbread house project:\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cem\u003eSnowflake gingerbread cookie. A perfect project for beginners, featuring basic embroidery stitches. Practice these stitches while getting a feel for the silk and the wool-silk blend threads.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cem\u003eGingerbread man cookie. Additional stitches and techniques are introduced to give you more confidence in your stitching.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cem\u003eGingerbread house. A larger project exploring unique embroidery stitch combinations to recreate the joy of decorating a gingerbread house with colorful holiday candies and frosting. Some of the stitches are more challenging for new stitchers, but the included video tutorial will help guide you and offer stitch modifications and alternatives.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eIncluded in the gift box\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn addition to the threads and supplies to complete the gingerbread embroidery ornaments, your specialty gift box comes packed full of curated embroidery supplies and festive extras.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFor stitching the three DIY embroidered ornament projects:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWhite and gingerbread cotton fabric, permanently printed with the pattern templates.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA fat quarter of white cotton fabric for stabilizing and brightening the printed fabric. This fabric can also be used for practicing embroidery stitches before stitching the three projects, and can be cut in strips for binding the embroidery hoops.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBeechwood hand embroidery hoops for stitching the projects. One 4 inch and one 6 inch stitching hoop are included in each box.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e4 colors of hand-dyed specialty wool-silk blend threads and 6 colors of hand-dyed specialty silk threads from Storyteller Stitchery. Your threads are wound on large, reusable bobbins and organized on a ring with an adorable gingerbread cottage charm.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003epack of hand embroidery needles for use with the silk and wool-silk blend threads.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eColor printed embroidery pattern instructions, including suggested stitch order and a link to follow along with the online video tutorial.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA copy of the hand embroidery Beginner Guide, featuring tips for getting started and hand embroidery stitch diagrams with links to online video tutorials.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFor turning the three embroidery projects into holiday ornaments: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThree decorative embroidery hoops for framing the finished projects.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA fat quarter of holiday fabric to decorate the back sides of the embroidered ornaments.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDecorative ornament hooks for hanging the ornaments from a tree or mantel.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAdditional hand embroidery supplies:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOne roll of Thimtec thimble tape to protect your fingers and for binding the inner hoop of the beechwood embroidery hoops.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA magnetic needleminder featuring the gingerbread house design.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA pair of stork embroidery scissors for trimming threads.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFun holiday extras and treats:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA large tote bag featuring the gingerbread embroidery design, to be used for gifting the holiday box and as a project bag.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAdditional holiday treats specially curated by Melissa and Jessica to create a unique and luxurious gifting experience.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAll carefully packed into a large rose gold keepsake box with a magnetic closure, ready to gift.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Jessica Long Embroidery","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44076778881087,"sku":null,"price":245.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1894\/6603\/files\/20261004_101018_4800ff9e-1f1a-4929-995d-deb6f4d97cdf.jpg?v=1791480762","url":"https:\/\/jessicalongembroidery.com\/products\/christmas-gingerbread-box","provider":"Jessica Long Embroidery","version":"1.0","type":"link"}