Tender Spring Blossom Counted Cross-Stitch Kit by Abris Art AHM-042

Stitch Tender Spring, a floral counted cross-stitch kit by Abris Art — a branch of soft pink blossoms opening against a pale, watercolour-washed background, delicate as the first warm day of the year. Worked on 100% cotton Aida in 20 colours of embroidery floss.

A little stitcher's folklore: in Japan, the first blossoms of spring are celebrated as a reminder to enjoy beauty while it lasts, and in old European gardens a tree in full bloom promised a year of plenty. Needleworkers say blossoms stitched in winter call spring to the door — and keep it there long after the petals fall outside.

Why this kit: if you want something calm and pretty to stitch, this soft pastel design is wonderfully relaxing to work. It's small enough to finish in a few evenings, the hoop is included and doubles as a frame, and it suits beginners beautifully. A gentle gift for Mother's Day, a birthday or a new home.

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. Build up the blossoms shade by shade, then the branch and leaves.

Finished size: 15×15 cm (5.91×5.91 in). Soft spring decor for a bedroom or hallway, and a thoughtful gift for flower lovers.