Provence Notes Lavender Field Counted Cross-Stitch Kit by Abris Art AH-161

Stitch Provence Notes, a landscape counted cross-stitch kit by Abris Art — rows of purple lavender sweep towards a sun-warmed stone farmhouse among cypresses and green fields, a little piece of the French countryside. Worked on 14-count cotton Aida in 31 colours of embroidery floss for soft, painterly depth. (The maple-leaf wooden frame shown in the photos is not included.)

A little stitcher's folklore: in Provence, lavender was tucked into linen cupboards and hung over doorways to keep the home fresh, calm and free from trouble, and brides carried it for a happy marriage. Stitchers say a lavender field on the wall brings the same peace — and you'll swear you can smell it by the last stitch.

Why this kit: if you dream of summer in the south of France, this is your escape. It's a satisfying mid-sized landscape with enough detail to stay interesting, but manageable for confident beginners. A lovely gift for travellers, gardeners and lavender lovers.

Kit includes: 100% cotton 14-count Aida canvas, a cross stitch needle, 31 colours of embroidery floss on an organizer, 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 sky and farmhouse, then the lavender rows in the foreground.

Finished size: 20×16 cm (7.87×6.3 in). Calming French-country decor for a bedroom or kitchen, and a thoughtful gift.