Sweet Dreams — Counted Cross Stitch Kit

Sweet Dreams — a cross stitch kit: a baby sound asleep on a pillow, hugging a pink bunny, with a yellow duckling dozing nearby. The sweetest picture for a nursery.

At a glance: 10.63 × 6.30 in (27 × 16 cm) · 18 colors · 14-count Aida · partial coverage

Who it’s for

• Expecting parents, or anyone who needs a heartfelt new baby gift.
• A gift for a fellow stitcher, the kind that never gets lost among other presents.
• For anyone who wants a statement piece for the wall and a few weeks of cozy evenings.
• For anyone who wants handmade nursery decor.

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 14-count Aida fabric;
• Peri embroidery floss in 18 colors (about 50% extra);
• embroidery needle;
• detailed instructions.

What makes this design special

• Distinctive design: a sleeping baby, a bunny and a duckling in an arch-shaped design.
• Partial coverage: the white fabric works as the background and keeps the composition airy.
• Practical size: the finished piece, 10.63 × 6.30 in, fits nicely in a hoop, a frame or on a pillow.

Did you know?

Newborns sleep 14 to 17 hours a day, so a picture above the crib about sweet dreams is about the most important job a baby has.

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?

Oleksandra Chaitsyna, designer at Povitrulya, a Ukrainian brand of embroidery kits.

Kit details

• SKU: P1-010
• Chart designer: Oleksandra Chaitsyna
• Brand: Povitrulya (Ukraine)
• Design size: 10.63 × 6.30 in (27 × 16 cm)
• Fabric size in the kit: 14.6 × 10.2 in (37 × 26 cm), with about 2 in (5 cm) extra on each side for hooping and framing
• Number of colors: 18
• Stitches: full cross stitch with two strands, stem stitch
• Coverage: partial
• Fabric: white 14-count Aida

Add Sweet Dreams to your cart and treat yourself to a few cozy evenings of stitching.