Kit reviews
It’s the time of year that we all look forward to, as the cold winter days fade away
and the warmer air brings new life, new hope, and new stitching adventures...
Springtime
Down the
stream
SPRING VIEW (K-57),
Merejka, £35.09
What’s in the kit
- Colour chart
- 16-count ecru aida
- DMC stranded cotton
- Tapestry needle
Size of finished design
20x33cm (8x13in)
Stitching this kit
Spring View is a wonderfully detailed
scene, full of seasonal colour. Featuring a
stream gently snaking its way between
farmland and alongside a windmill, it’s
the perfect way to welcome the new
season. Merejka is a Polish company
formed in 2012, which has already made
a big name for itself, with a huge range
of kits for all levels. This project is reserved
for advanced stitchers though, with a
large chart that requires close scrutiny, to
ensure you don’t make any slip-ups!
Where to buy
Visit http://www.thehappycross-stitcher.com
or call 01325 240192
Under the trees
BLUEBELL WOODS V2,
Yiota’s XStitch, £38.15
What’s in the kit
- Black and white chart
- 28-count white evenweave
- Stranded cotton
- Tapestry needle
Size of finished design
34x42cm (13¼x16½in)
Stitching this kit
Take a walk through a breathtaking
bluebell wood as you stitch this stunning
scene, adapted from artwork by Helen
Allingham. Large, densely stitched and
very detailed, this project will draw you
straight in from the moment you make
the first stitch. Though a compelling
project, it’s also a relaxing one, brought
to life in whole cross stitches only.
We reviewed the kit with 28-count
evenweave, but you can choose from
several other fabric counts if you prefer.
Where to buy
Visit http://www.yiotas-xstitch.com to buy
Chic display
TULIP BLOOMS (XBD9),
Bothy Threads, £24.74
What’s in the kit
- Black and white chart
- 14-count cream aida
- Stranded cotton
- Tapestry needle
Size of finished design
36x24cm (14¼x9½in)
Stitching this kit
This is one of a series of stunning
designs by Bothy Threads inspired by
Japanese woodblock prints. Depicting
one of the season’s most iconic flowers,
the tulip, this project makes use of
whole stitches and backstitch, with a
chart that is clear and easy to follow.
The colours are vivid and the shapes
bold, yet delicate, which is typical of this
style. Your finished stitching could be
framed, or transformed into a cushion
to add a colourful focal point to your
living room or bedroom.
Where to buy
Visit http://www.bothythreads.com or call
01900 828844 to buy