The Turtle of the Rising Sun

A Japanese-inspired composition in which a sea turtle rides the wave while the sun lights up the sky and cherry blossom branches frame the scene. The design fills the fabric from edge to edge and lives on its gradients: the iridescent shell, the layered sunset sky, the foam of the breaking waves.

The kit comes complete with fabric, threads, needle and chart: all you need to add is a hoop or frame, small scissors and good light. With almost a hundred colours from two different thread brands, it is worth sorting the skeins onto a card before you start, numbering them as in the chart. This is a demanding piece intended for experienced stitchers; once finished it is best framed (the frame is not included).