Etretat Sail Printed Tapestry Canvas for Half Stitch by Seg De Paris SE929.629

A white-sailed boat glides through the natural rock arch of the Etretat cliffs in this Seg De Paris printed tapestry canvas, its sails caught mid-billow against pale chalk cliffs and a deep blue sea. A gull banks overhead in the clouded sky, completing this dramatic view of one of Normandy's most photographed coastal landmarks.

Why this canvas: the striking rock arch gives the composition an instantly recognizable focal point that reads well from across a room; the contrast between the crisp white sail and the deep blue water and sky makes color placement clear and satisfying; the single gull adds a small, rewarding detail to finish once the cliffs and boat are complete.

Canvas includes: a genuine Zweigart 10ct cotton canvas (40 holes/10 cm) with the cliffs, sailboat, and sky pre-printed in full color as a half cross stitch guide, plus a complete thread list specifying every color needed across the four DMC thread types used on this canvas: Mouliné, Colbert Wool, Retors Cotton, and Pearl Cotton. Thread, needle, and finishing materials are not included and must be purchased separately.

As the design is printed directly onto the canvas, there is no separate chart to count: each printed square shows the color to place, and the included DMC reference list identifies the exact thread shade for that square. Work a single diagonal half cross stitch over each printed square, building the cliffs, sail, and water in turn.

Finished, the canvas measures 45 x 60 cm (17.72 x 23.62 in), suited to a framed wall picture or cushion front, and makes a fitting choice for anyone drawn to coastal scenery or looking to bring a piece of the Normandy coastline into their home.