Bird in Wild Roses — Counted Cross Stitch Kit

Bird in Wild Roses — a cross stitch kit: a small bird with outspread wings landing on a wild rose branch among white blossoms and red rosehips. An elegant botanical picture.

At a glance: 8.07 × 11.42 in (20.5 × 29 cm) · 18 colors · 16-count Aida · partial coverage

You’ll love this kit if…

• you love botanical art and birds;
• you need a gift that won’t get lost among the others;
• you want a statement piece for your wall and a few weeks of cozy evenings.

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 stem stitch.
• 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 16-count Aida fabric;
• Peri embroidery floss in 18 colors (about 50% extra);
• embroidery needle;
• detailed instructions.

What makes this design special

• Distinctive design: a bird, wild roses and rosehips.
• Partial coverage: the white fabric works as the background and keeps the composition airy.
• Practical size: the finished piece, 8.07 × 11.42 in, fits nicely in a hoop, a frame or on a pillow.

Did you know?

During World War II, British schoolchildren gathered hundreds of tons of wild rosehips to be made into vitamin C syrup when citrus fruit couldn’t be imported.

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?

Oleksandra Chaitsyna, designer at Povitrulya, a Ukrainian brand of embroidery kits.

Kit details

• SKU: P4-001
• Chart designer: Oleksandra Chaitsyna
• Brand: Povitrulya (Ukraine)
• Design size: 8.07 × 11.42 in (20.5 × 29 cm)
• Fabric size in the kit: 12.0 × 15.4 in (30.5 × 39 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, half cross stitch with two strands, stem stitch
• Coverage: partial
• Fabric: white 16-count Aida

Add Bird in Wild Roses to your cart and treat yourself to a few cozy evenings of stitching.