Autumn Aura K-172 Counted Cross-Stitch Kit

Stitch Autumn Aura with this Merejka counted cross-stitch kit — a rain-slicked city avenue glows at dusk beneath autumn trees in gold and copper, with taxis and traffic lights reflected on the wet pavement and a skyscraper spire rising in the distance. Stitched on Zweigart 16-count blue-grey Aida fabric using premium DMC threads in 27 rich shades, this design showcases Merejka's photorealistic style in vivid thread.

Why this kit: the blue-grey fabric grounds the cool evening light while the 27 DMC shades carry the warm autumn foliage and glowing windows; reflections in the wet street add an extra layer of realism and challenge; the cityscape subject offers a fresh alternative to Merejka's countryside scenes for stitchers who love urban settings.

Kit includes: Zweigart canvas, DMC threads, John James needles, and a colour chart, with two versions of the pattern — with and without backstitches — so the preferred level of detail can be chosen.

Counted cross-stitch is worked by following the colour chart and placing each stitch on the gridded Aida fabric with the indicated DMC thread color; the backstitch version sharpens building outlines, car shapes, and lamp posts, while the version without backstitches lets the color blocks alone carry the scene. Work section by section until the design is complete, then frame it as striking wall art.

Finished size: 31x40 cm (12.2x15.75 in), creating a generous artwork that looks stunning when framed. An excellent project for experienced stitchers who appreciate the detail and atmosphere of Merejka's scenic designs.