Spring Flowers — Counted Cross Stitch Kit

Spring Flowers — a vintage botanical cross stitch kit after a painting by Catharina Klein: white snowdrops with a bunch of blue forget-me-nots. A delicate spring miniature in the style of an antique postcard.

At a glance: 5.12 × 7.87 in (13 × 20 cm) · 14 colors · 16-count Aida · partial coverage

You’ll love this kit if…

• you love botanical art and florals;
• you’re looking for a heartfelt gift for someone who loves handmade things;
• you’re new to cross stitch: the compact size and clear chart make it easy to reach the finish line;
• you need a birthday gift for someone born in January, the month of the snowdrop.

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 stem stitch.
• 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 14 colors (about 50% extra);
• embroidery needle;
• detailed instructions.

What makes this design special

• Distinctive design: snowdrops with forget-me-nots.
• 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 spring flowers after Catharina Klein: Violets, Primrose and Lily of the Valley.

What snowdrops and forget-me-nots mean

The snowdrop stands for hope and is one of January’s birth flowers; forget-me-nots mean true love and remembrance. In Britain, snowdrop collectors known as “galanthophiles” have paid over £1,000 for a single rare bulb.

Frequently asked questions

Will there be enough floss?

Yes, the kit includes about 50% extra floss.

What is the January birth flower?

January’s birth flowers are the carnation and the snowdrop, which blooms while there’s still snow on the ground. Stitched snowdrops 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: P6-009
• 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: 14
• Stitches: full cross stitch with two strands, stem stitch
• Coverage: partial
• Fabric: white 16-count Aida

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