A small antique thimble purse and finishing instruction will be included. Recommend fabric is 40 ct Weeks Dye Works Parchment. Anita's recommendation on alternative linen is Bellazia (Graziano Italian)38 ct Linen or Weeks dye Works 40 ct Straw. You can also stitch as a regular coin purse using 32 ct linen or using a bigger piece of linen for finishing.