With the Flavour of Salt, Wind and Sun Seaside Houses Counted Cross Stitch Kit by RTO C335

Stitch With the Flavour of Salt, Wind and Sun, a counted cross stitch kit by RTO — a hillside of little seaside houses packed tightly together, with bright red, blue, yellow, green and orange walls, pointed roofs and rows of windows, plus a small red-leafed tree. It's cheerful, colourful and full of fun detail. Worked in 28 colours of DMC stranded cotton.

A little stitcher's folklore: fishing towns painted their houses bright colours so sailors could spot home from the sea, and a coloured house was said to welcome good luck back to shore. Stitchers say this little town always has a light on for you.

Why this kit: if you love colour and cosy village scenes, every little house is a quick, satisfying section to finish. A great gift for seaside lovers and anyone who dreams of a coastal holiday.

Kit includes: 16-count white Zweigart Aida (100% cotton), DMC stranded cotton in 28 colours, a needle, a colour symbol chart and instructions. A frame and hoop are not included.

Stitch the houses one at a time, starting with the dark outlines of roofs and windows, then fill the walls. Working house by house keeps the colours organised and shows progress quickly.

Finished size: 10×14 cm (3.94×5.51 in). A cheerful coastal picture to frame and a happy handmade gift.