Lily of the Valley — Counted Cross Stitch Kit

Lily of the Valley — a cross stitch kit after a painting by German artist Catharina Klein: a little bouquet of lily of the valley with broad green leaves, tied with an orange ribbon. Tiny white bells on slender stems, a delicate spring picture that brings back the scent of May.

At a glance: 5.12 × 7.87 in (13 × 20 cm) · 13 colors · 16-count Aida · partial coverage

Who it’s for

• A birthday gift for someone born in May, the month of lily of the valley.
• A gift for anyone who loves handmade things: something stitched by hand is always remembered.
• Your first cross stitch: full cross stitch only and a clear chart make it easy to finish.
• A Mother’s Day or wedding gift that carries a wish for happiness.

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 13 colors (about 50% extra);
• embroidery needle;
• detailed instructions.

What makes this design special

• Distinctive design: a lily of the valley bouquet after Catharina Klein, Germany’s most famous flower painter.
• Partial coverage: the white fabric works as the background and keeps the composition airy.
• Practical size: the finished piece, 5.12 × 7.87 in, fits nicely in a hoop, a frame or on a pillow.

Collect the series

More designs after Catharina Klein: Roses and Lily of the Valley, Pear Branch and Apple Branch.

What lily of the valley means

In the language of flowers, lily of the valley means “return of happiness,” a wish for joy to come back into the home. It is the official May birth flower, which makes it a meaningful gift for anyone born that month. It has also long been a royal bridal flower: Grace Kelly and Kate Middleton both carried it in their wedding bouquets.

Frequently asked questions

Will there be enough floss?

Yes, the kit includes about 50% extra floss.

Why is lily of the valley a gift for May birthdays?

Every month has its own birth flower, and May’s is lily of the valley. A stitched bouquet is a birthday flower that never wilts.

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: P6-030
• Chart designer: Lyudmyla Yermilova
• Brand: Povitrulya (Ukraine)
• Design size: 5.12 × 7.87 in (13 × 20 cm)
• Fabric size in the kit: 9.1 × 11.8 in (23 × 30 cm), with about 2 in (5 cm) extra on each side for hooping and framing
• Number of colors: 13
• Stitches: full cross stitch with two strands
• Coverage: partial
• Fabric: white 16-count Aida

Add Lily of the Valley to your cart and treat yourself to a few cozy evenings of stitching.