Watercolor Viola Pansies Counted Cross-Stitch Kit by Abris Art AHM-041

Stitch Watercolor Viola, a floral counted cross-stitch kit by Abris Art — a cluster of velvety violas and pansies in purple, pink and golden yellow, blooming across deep navy Aida like a watercolour painted at dusk. 20 colours of embroidery floss give the petals soft, blended shading.

A little stitcher's folklore: the pansy takes its name from the French pensée, "thought" — in the old language of flowers, giving pansies meant "you're in my thoughts." Country lore also called them heartsease, a flower to mend a sad heart. Stitchers say a posy of pansies on the wall keeps loved ones close in mind, however far away they are.

Why this kit: if you love florals with real depth, stitching bright colours on dark fabric is pure joy — every stitch glows. It's compact enough to finish in a few evenings, the hoop is included and doubles as a frame, and it's friendly for beginners. A thoughtful "thinking of you" gift for a friend or mum.

Kit includes: 100% cotton Aida canvas, a cross stitch needle, 20 colours of embroidery floss on an organizer, a printed symbol chart, an embroidery hoop, and instructions in 8 languages.

Counted cross stitch is worked by following the symbol chart and placing each cross on the Aida grid with the matching floss colour. Stitch the petals shade by shade, then the leaves and stems.

Finished size: 15×15 cm (5.91×5.91 in). Jewel-toned floral decor and a lovely handmade gift for flower lovers and gardeners.