Santa Muerte — Counted Cross Stitch Kit

Santa Muerte — a cross stitch kit: Santa Muerte as an elegant Catrina, with a painted sugar-skull face, a crown of red roses and flowing black hair. A bold symbol of Mexico’s Day of the Dead.

At a glance: 8.46 × 8.07 in (21.5 × 20.5 cm) · 18 colors · 14-count Aida · partial coverage

Who this kit is for

• you love Mexican folk art and bold designs;
• you’re looking for a gift for someone who loves handmade things, something stitched by hand never gets lost among other presents;
• you want a statement piece for your wall and are happy to spend a few weeks of cozy evenings on it;
• you want Day of the Dead or Halloween decor;

Why you’ll succeed

• Detailed instructions in the kit — step by step, from the first cross to the finished piece.
• Color chart with symbols — one square equals one stitch, so it’s easy to keep your place.
• About 50% extra floss — so you can redo a stitch without worry.
• Video lessons: how to start cross stitch with two strands, how to finish your embroidery and backstitch.
• We’re here for you — if you have a question, just message us, we’re always happy to help. For caring for the stitched design, see How to Care for Embroidery.

Kit contents

• color chart with symbols;
• white 14-count Aida fabric;
• Peri embroidery floss in 18 colors (about 50% extra);
• embroidery needle;
• detailed instructions.

What makes this design special

• Distinctive design: a Catrina with a crown of roses.
• Partial coverage: the white fabric works as the background and keeps the composition airy.
• Practical size: the finished piece, 8.46 × 8.07 in, fits nicely in a hoop, a frame or on a pillow.

Collect the series

More from our Day of the Dead series: Skeleton Lovers and Viva la Mexico.

Did you know?

La Catrina, the elegant skeleton lady, was created by Mexican artist José Guadalupe Posada around 1910 and named by Diego Rivera. She has been the face of the Day of the Dead ever since.

Frequently asked questions

Will there be enough floss?

Yes, the kit includes about 50% extra floss.

What else do I need?

Just scissors and, if you like, a hoop or a frame. You can add crane embroidery scissors and a bamboo hoop to your order.

Do you ship internationally?

Yes, we ship worldwide.

Who designed the chart?

Lyudmyla Yermilova, designer at Povitrulya, a Ukrainian brand of embroidery kits.

Kit details

• SKU: P8-010
• Chart designer: Lyudmyla Yermilova
• Brand: Povitrulya (Ukraine)
• Design size: 8.46 × 8.07 in (21.5 × 20.5 cm)
• Fabric size in the kit: 12.4 × 12.0 in (31.5 × 30.5 cm), with about 2 in (5 cm) extra on each side for hooping and framing
• Number of colors: 18
• Stitches: full cross stitch with two strands, backstitch
• Coverage: partial
• Fabric: white 14-count Aida

Add Santa Muerte to your cart and treat yourself to a few cozy evenings of stitching.