Watermill K-171 Counted Cross-Stitch Kit

Stitch Watermill with this Merejka counted cross-stitch kit — a stone mill and its weathered red waterwheel sit beside a still pond, framed by trees in full autumn gold and rust, with a small rowboat moored at the water's edge and its reflection mirrored below. Worked on Zweigart 16-count cappuccino Aida fabric using premium DMC threads in 29 rich shades, this architectural design is richly detailed and full of character.

Why this kit: 29 DMC shades capture the full range of autumn foliage from gold to deep red; the mirrored water adds a second layer of detail and visual interest to the composition; the rustic mill subject suits stitchers who favor countryside and heritage-building scenes.

Kit includes: Zweigart canvas, DMC threads, John James needles, and a colour chart, plus two pattern versions — with and without backstitches — so the preferred level of detail can be chosen.

Counted cross-stitch is worked by following the colour chart and placing each stitch on the gridded Aida fabric with the indicated DMC thread color; the backstitch version defines the mill's stonework, wheel spokes, and window frames, while the version without backstitches keeps the look softer and more painterly. Work section by section until the design is complete, then frame it as wall art.

Finished size: 31x40 cm (12.2x15.75 in), creating a generous artwork that looks stunning when framed. An impressive project for experienced stitchers and a wonderful gift for lovers of historic architecture and fine needlework.