Mountain Railway Counted Cross Stitch Kit by Merejka K-205

Bring Mountain Railway to life with this Merejka counted cross-stitch kit — a blue steam locomotive trailing white smoke as it crosses a tall trestle bridge over a rocky mountain stream, framed by evergreens, autumn foliage, and clusters of pink and purple wildflowers under a soft sunset sky. Stitched on Zweigart 16-count ecru Aida fabric with premium DMC threads in 40 carefully matched shades, the scene showcases Merejka's photorealistic landscape style in vivid thread.

Why this kit: 40 DMC shades render the layered mountains, water, and foliage with true depth of field; two chart versions — with and without backstitches — let you fine-tune the crispness of the bridge and train detail; the dynamic train-and-valley composition stands out from typical static landscape designs.

Kit includes: canvas, DMC threads, John James needles, and a detailed colour chart.

Counted cross-stitch is worked by following the colour chart and placing each stitch on the gridded Aida fabric with the indicated DMC thread shade. The backstitch version sharpens fine details like the bridge trusses and train windows, while the no-backstitch version leans into the design's painterly landscape feel. Work section by section until the design is complete, then frame as a striking statement piece.

Finished size: 38.5x31 cm (14.96x12.2 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.