The Patio with Flowerpots

An everyday scene: laundry strung between the windows of a stone house, teal shutters, cascading wisteria and a row of terracotta pots along the cobbles. The 72 shades are there to render the subtle changes in the wall, the foliage and the paving, so this is a rewarding piece for stitchers who already have some experience and enjoy richly detailed designs.

Everything needed for the stitching is in the box: fabric, threads, needle, chart and instructions. The frame is not included, and neither are hoop and scissors, which are still handy while you work. Once finished, the piece looks its best framed, perhaps with a pale mount to echo the light in the scene.