Tranquility K-184 Counted Cross-Stitch Kit

Stitch Tranquility with this Merejka counted cross-stitch kit — the view opens from a covered lakeside porch, past pink bougainvillea and a sleeping cat curled on a cushioned bench, to a sailboat and a scattering of village houses across calm blue water. Stitched on Zweigart 16-count ecru Aida fabric using premium DMC threads in 37 carefully matched shades, this design showcases Merejka's photorealistic style in vivid thread.

Why this kit: 37 DMC shades render the shift from warm porch wood to cool, distant water and hills; the framed porch view gives the composition natural depth without crowding the design; the peaceful lakeside setting, complete with a napping cat, appeals to stitchers who want a calming, restful subject.

Kit includes: canvas, DMC threads, John James needles, and a detailed colour chart, plus two pattern versions — 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 the porch beams, railings, and boat rigging, while the version without backstitches keeps the water and distant shoreline soft. Work section by section until the design is complete, then frame it as wall art.

Finished size: 37.5x28 cm (14.76x11.02 in), creating a generous artwork that looks stunning when framed. An excellent project for experienced stitchers who appreciate the detail and depth of Merejka's scenic designs.