Christmas Cards - Hold Tight

Two mice clinging to a red sledge as it races through the snow, one in a Santa hat and one in a striped scarf: a Margaret Sherry design small enough to finish in a couple of evenings. It is worked in counted cross stitch from the chart, with a little back stitch to outline the faces, paws and sledge.

The finished piece slips into the cream card mount supplied, which together with the envelope turns the stitching into a Christmas card to post or keep. Everything you need is in the kit, threads and needle included: just add scissors and, if you like, a small hoop. The 16 count Aida is finer than 14 count, so the stitches are tiny and good light helps.