Chicago Skyline — Counted Cross Stitch Kit

Chicago Skyline — a cross stitch kit: Chicago’s skyscrapers led by Willis Tower rising above the blue waters of Lake Michigan. Modern urban art you stitch yourself: Chicago wall art with personality, and a Chicago gift that doesn’t look like a souvenir.

At a glance: 5.51 × 6.50 in (14 × 16.5 cm) · 18 colors · 14-count Aida · partial coverage

You’ll love this kit if…

• you love Chicago or call it home, and want Chicago skyline art that’s truly one of a kind;
• you need a gift that won’t get lost among the others;
• you’re just starting out: the compact size and clear chart make it easy to finish;
• you’re looking for a unique Chicago gift or souvenir.

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

• Modern urban art: Chicago skyscrapers over the lake.
• Partial coverage: the white fabric works as the background and keeps the composition airy.
• Practical size: the finished piece, 5.51 × 6.50 in, fits nicely in a hoop, a frame or on a pillow.

Collect the series

Our American skylines are a series. The others: New York Skyline and Seattle Skyline.

Did you know?

Willis Tower, originally the Sears Tower, was the tallest building in the world from 1973 until 1998, and its glass Skydeck boxes let you stand 1,353 feet above the street.

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: P5-028
• Chart designer: Lyudmyla Yermilova
• Brand: Povitrulya (Ukraine)
• Design size: 5.51 × 6.50 in (14 × 16.5 cm)
• Fabric size in the kit: 9.4 × 10.4 in (24 × 26.5 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 Chicago Skyline to your cart and treat yourself to a few cozy evenings of stitching.