Red Bouquet — Counted Cross Stitch Kit

Red Bouquet — a cross stitch kit after a painting by Catharina Klein: red poppies on black Aida in an oval frame. Bright petals glow against the dark fabric like little flames.

At a glance: 5.91 × 9.84 in (15 × 25 cm) · 14 colors · 14-count Aida · partial coverage

Who it’s for

• For anyone who loves bold designs on black fabric.
• A gift for anyone who loves handmade things: something stitched by hand is always remembered.
• A birthday gift for someone born in August, the month of the poppy.

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;
• black 14-count Aida fabric;
• Peri embroidery floss in 14 colors (about 50% extra);
• embroidery needle;
• detailed instructions.

What makes this design special

• Distinctive design: red poppies on a black background.
• Black Aida: the fabric becomes the night sky, and the floss colors practically glow against it.
• Practical size: the finished piece, 5.91 × 9.84 in, fits nicely in a hoop, a frame or on a pillow.

Collect the series

More poppies to stitch: Poppies and Bouquet with Poppies.

What the red poppy means

Poppies thrive in disturbed soil, which is why they bloomed across the battlefields of Flanders after World War I and became the symbol of remembrance. The poppy is also August’s birth flower.

Frequently asked questions

Will there be enough floss?

Yes, the kit includes about 50% extra floss.

Is it hard to stitch on black Aida?

It takes a little getting used to, but it’s very doable: work in good light and lay a light-colored cloth under the fabric so the holes are easy to see.

What is the August birth flower?

August’s birth flowers are the poppy and the gladiolus. Stitched poppies are a birthday gift 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: P6-021
• Chart designer: Lyudmyla Yermilova
• Brand: Povitrulya (Ukraine)
• Design size: 5.91 × 9.84 in (15 × 25 cm)
• Fabric size in the kit: 9.8 × 13.8 in (25 × 35 cm), with about 2 in (5 cm) extra on each side for hooping and framing
• Number of colors: 14
• Stitches: full cross stitch with three strands
• Coverage: partial
• Fabric: black 14-count Aida

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