Starlight — Counted Cross Stitch Kit

Starlight — a vintage botanical cross stitch kit: purple Star of India clematis blooms with buds and leaves. A vivid botanical piece stitched in full cross stitch only.

At a glance: 6.30 × 10.24 in (16 × 26 cm) · 15 colors · 16-count Aida · partial coverage

Who it’s for

• For lovers of botanical art and florals.
• A gift for anyone who loves handmade things: something stitched by hand is always remembered.
• For anyone who wants a statement piece for the wall and a few weeks of cozy evenings.
• A Mother’s Day or birthday gift.

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, 3 tips for your first project and how to finish your embroidery.
• 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 15 colors (about 50% extra);
• embroidery needle;
• detailed instructions.

What makes this design special

• Distinctive design: Star of India clematis.
• Partial coverage: the white fabric works as the background and keeps the composition airy.
• Practical size: the finished piece, 6.30 × 10.24 in, fits nicely in a hoop, a frame or on a pillow.

Make It a Pair

Pair it with: Clematis.

What clematis means

Star of India is one of the oldest clematis varieties, bred in England in the 19th century and still grown in gardens around the world. Clematis stands for ingenuity and “mental beauty.”

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: P6-040
• Chart designer: Lyudmyla Yermilova
• Brand: Povitrulya (Ukraine)
• Design size: 6.30 × 10.24 in (16 × 26 cm)
• Fabric size in the kit: 10.2 × 14.2 in (26 × 36 cm), with about 2 in (5 cm) extra on each side for hooping and framing
• Number of colors: 15
• Stitches: full cross stitch with two strands
• Coverage: partial
• Fabric: white 16-count Aida

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