Afternoon Nap

Three fox cubs napping in a heap, drawn by Hannah Dale with the soft feel of watercolour. The fabric comes with the speckled background already printed, so the setting is there from the start and you stitch only the animals.

The design uses full cross stitch, with a little backstitch to outline faces and ears; the threads arrive sorted by colour on an organiser, so there is no hunting for skeins. The frame is not included: you will also want a hoop or frame and a small pair of scissors. Once finished, it makes a picture for a child's room or a present for anyone fond of wildlife.