Hydrangea and Mallows — Counted Cross Stitch Kit

Hydrangea and Mallows — a vintage botanical cross stitch kit: creamy hydrangea blooms with red mallows. A vintage vertical design with a rich 29-color palette.

At a glance: 6.30 × 11.02 in (16 × 28 cm) · 29 colors · 16-count Aida · partial coverage

You’ll love this kit if…

• you love cottage gardens and heirloom flowers;
• you’re looking for a heartfelt gift for someone who loves handmade things;
• you want a statement piece for your wall and a few weeks of cozy evenings;
• you need 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 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 29 colors (about 50% extra);
• embroidery needle;
• detailed instructions.

What makes this design special

• Distinctive design: hydrangea with red mallows.
• Partial coverage: the white fabric works as the background and keeps the composition airy.
• Practical size: the finished piece, 6.30 × 11.02 in, fits nicely in a hoop, a frame or on a pillow.

Collect the series

More designs: Orchids, Summer Flowers and Bouquet with Poppies.

What hydrangeas mean

Hydrangeas stand for gratitude and heartfelt emotion. The color of some hydrangeas depends on the soil: acidic soil turns them blue, alkaline soil turns them pink.

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: P6-039
• Chart designer: Lyudmyla Yermilova
• Brand: Povitrulya (Ukraine)
• Design size: 6.30 × 11.02 in (16 × 28 cm)
• Fabric size in the kit: 10.2 × 15.0 in (26 × 38 cm), with about 2 in (5 cm) extra on each side for hooping and framing
• Number of colors: 29
• Stitches: full cross stitch with two strands, half cross stitch with one strand
• Coverage: partial
• Fabric: white 16-count Aida

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