Tenderness — Counted Cross Stitch Kit

Tenderness — a vintage botanical cross stitch kit: a bouquet of peach roses with sprays of soft pink flowers. A light, pastel, very feminine picture for a bedroom or living room.

At a glance: 6.30 × 9.25 in (16 × 23.5 cm) · 18 colors · 16-count Aida · partial coverage

Who it’s for

• A Mother’s Day or birthday gift.
• A gift for anyone who loves handmade things: something stitched by hand is always remembered.
• For anyone who wants a statement piece for the wall and a few weeks of cozy evenings.
• A birthday gift for someone born in June, the month of the rose.

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 18 colors (about 50% extra);
• embroidery needle;
• detailed instructions.

What makes this design special

• Distinctive design: a pastel bouquet of roses.
• Partial coverage: the white fabric works as the background and keeps the composition airy.
• Practical size: the finished piece, 6.30 × 9.25 in, fits nicely in a hoop, a frame or on a pillow.

Collect the series

More roses: Roses in a Bowl, Red Rose and Tea Rose.

What pastel roses mean

Pastel roses mean tenderness, gratitude and admiration, the flowers you give to say thank you, to a mom, a friend or a teacher.

Frequently asked questions

Will there be enough floss?

Yes, the kit includes about 50% extra floss.

Why is a rose a gift for June birthdays?

Every month has its own birth flower, and June’s is the rose. A stitched rose is a birthday flower 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: P6-015
• Chart designer: Lyudmyla Yermilova
• Brand: Povitrulya (Ukraine)
• Design size: 6.30 × 9.25 in (16 × 23.5 cm)
• Fabric size in the kit: 10.2 × 13.2 in (26 × 33.5 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, half cross stitch with one strand
• Coverage: partial
• Fabric: white 16-count Aida

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