Summer Wreath Wildflowers Counted Cross-Stitch Kit by Abris Art AH-169

Stitch Summer Wreath, a floral counted cross-stitch kit by Abris Art — a meadow wreath of red poppies, white daisies, blue cornflowers and golden wheat, with peacock and yellow butterflies and tiny ladybirds tucked among the leaves. Worked on 14-count cotton Aida in 42 colours of embroidery floss.

A little stitcher's folklore: a wreath of wildflowers and wheat was the traditional summer crown in Ukrainian and Slavic folk custom, woven for luck, love and a good harvest. A ladybird landing on you brings good fortune. Stitchers say this wreath keeps summer's blessings in the house all year.

Why this kit: if you love meadow flowers, this wreath is full of life and colour, with lots of little creatures to discover. It's an absorbing project for confident beginners and experienced stitchers. A beautiful gift for gardeners and nature lovers.

Kit includes: 14-count cotton Aida canvas, a cross stitch needle, 42 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 flowers and wheat around the wreath, then add the butterflies and ladybirds.

Finished size: 29×29 cm (11.42×11.42 in). Fresh floral wall art and a thoughtful gift.