In the Winter Forest One Day Christmas Counted Cross-Stitch Kit by Abris Art AH-153

Stitch In the Winter Forest One Day, a Christmas counted cross-stitch kit by Abris Art — a red Christmas tree with a shining star stands in a snowy midnight forest, surrounded by a deer, a fox, a rabbit, little birds and red mushrooms among frosted, folk-style trees. Worked on blue 14-count cotton Aida in 38 colours of embroidery floss.

A little stitcher's folklore: an old legend says that at midnight on Christmas Eve the animals of the forest can speak, gathering to share the good news. Needleworkers say a Christmas scene finished before the holidays brings the whole family home — and this one has invited the whole forest too.

Why this kit: if you love storybook Christmas designs, this one is full of little woodland friends to discover as you stitch. It's an absorbing, festive project for confident beginners and experienced stitchers. A beautiful heirloom Christmas gift.

Kit includes: blue 14-count cotton Aida canvas, a cross stitch needle, 38 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 red tree first, then the animals and the forest around them.

Finished size: 24×34 cm (9.45×13.39 in). Heirloom Christmas decor and a thoughtful holiday gift.