New York Skyline — Counted Cross Stitch Kit

New York Skyline — a cross stitch kit: the Manhattan skyline with One World Trade Center, and the Brooklyn Bridge reflected in the water in front. Modern urban art you stitch yourself: NYC wall art with personality, and a New York gift that doesn’t look like a souvenir.

At a glance: 5.83 × 6.30 in (14.8 × 16 cm) · 16 colors · 14-count Aida · partial coverage

A lovely choice if…

• you love New York or call it home, and want NYC wall art that’s truly one of a kind;
• you want a heartfelt gift for a fellow stitcher;
• you want a first project you’ll actually finish;
• you’re looking for a unique New York 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 16 colors (about 50% extra);
• embroidery needle;
• detailed instructions.

What makes this design special

• Modern urban art: Manhattan and the Brooklyn Bridge.
• Partial coverage: the white fabric works as the background and keeps the composition airy.
• Practical size: the finished piece, 5.83 × 6.30 in, fits nicely in a hoop, a frame or on a pillow.

Collect the series

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

Did you know?

The Brooklyn Bridge, opened in 1883, was effectively finished by Emily Warren Roebling, who ran the project for 11 years after her engineer husband fell ill. She was the first person to cross it.

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: P5-029
• Chart designer: Lyudmyla Yermilova
• Brand: Povitrulya (Ukraine)
• Design size: 5.83 × 6.30 in (14.8 × 16 cm)
• Fabric size in the kit: 9.8 × 10.2 in (24.8 × 26 cm), with about 2 in (5 cm) extra on each side for hooping and framing
• Number of colors: 16
• Stitches: full cross stitch with two strands, backstitch
• Coverage: partial
• Fabric: white 14-count Aida

Add New York Skyline to your cart and treat yourself to a few cozy evenings of stitching.