Hunting for Nectar Bumblebees and Thistle Counted Cross-Stitch Kit by Abris Art AH-188

Stitch Hunting for Nectar, a counted cross-stitch kit by Abris Art — two fuzzy bumblebees with shimmering wings hover over tall purple thistles, their spiky green heads and leaves rendered in fine detail on a soft lilac-washed background. Worked on 100% cotton Aida in 35 colours of floss, plus metallic thread and glass beads.

A little stitcher's folklore: the thistle is Scotland's emblem of protection — legend says it saved the country from invaders — and a bumblebee visiting means good news is coming. Stitchers say bees on a thistle keep the home safe and the news good.

Why this kit: if you love nature in fine detail, this design is a pleasure — the metallic thread makes the wings shimmer. It's an absorbing project for confident beginners and experienced stitchers. A lovely gift for gardeners and bee lovers.

Kit includes: 100% cotton Aida canvas, a cross stitch needle, 35 colours of embroidery floss on an organizer, glass beads and a beading needle, decorative metallic thread, a printed symbol chart, 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 thistles, then the bees and their shimmering wings.

Finished size: 36×27 cm (14.17×10.63 in). Nature wall art and a thoughtful gift.