Colored Town-1 Canal Houses Counted Cross-Stitch Kit by Abris Art AH-137

Stitch Colored Town-1, a cityscape counted cross-stitch kit by Abris Art — a row of colourful gabled houses and a slender church spire line the water's edge, their reflections shimmering in the canal below. Worked on 14-count cotton Aida in 23 colours of embroidery floss, with fine outlines that leave parts of the scene as a delicate sketch.

A little stitcher's folklore: there's a well-loved needlework omen — stitch a house and you'll have a home of your own. A whole street of them, stitchers say, is a wish for good neighbours and a place where you belong. It's also a lovely reminder of a trip to Bruges or Amsterdam.

Why this kit: if you love European architecture, this design is charming and very manageable, thanks to the half-stitched, half-sketched style. It's great for confident beginners. A thoughtful gift for travellers and new homeowners.

Kit includes: white 14-count cotton Aida canvas, a cross stitch needle, 23 colours of cotton floss on an organizer card, 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 houses first, then the reflections and outlines.

Finished size: 22×22 cm (8.66×8.66 in). Charming travel-themed wall art and a thoughtful housewarming gift.