Stars Counted Cross Stitch Kit by Merejka K-17

Stitch Stars with this Merejka counted cross-stitch kit — a red-haired mermaid in profile, crowned with tiny blossoms, drifts across a deep midnight-blue sea scattered with stars, blowing a star toward glowing golden orbs and lily pads on the water. Worked on Zweigart 16-count night blue Aida fabric with premium DMC threads in 40 carefully matched shades, the design captures Merejka's photorealistic style in vivid, glowing color.

Why this kit: the night-blue fabric intensifies the starlit palette and makes every highlight pop; 40 DMC shades allow for smooth, photorealistic shading across skin, scales, and water; the fantasy mermaid subject appeals to stitchers drawn to whimsical, storybook scenes.

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

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; choosing the backstitch version adds crisp outline definition to the mermaid's features and the star-flecked sky, while the no-backstitch version relies purely on color blocks for a softer look. Work section by section until the design is complete, then frame it as a striking piece of wall art.

Finished size: 26x35 cm (10.24x13.78 in). An excellent project for experienced stitchers who enjoy fantasy and mermaid themes and want a bold, colorful centerpiece for a craft room or reading nook.