A pheasant in coppery plumage, a red berry in its beak, surrounded by berry sprigs, rosehips and dry grasses. The rounded teal background is printed straight onto the fabric and sits behind the stitching, so the colours stay rich even in the lighter, airier areas of the design.
Counted cross stitch is combined here with back stitch outlines, small lazy daisy flowers and beads sewn on one at a time with the fine needle supplied, making it a good choice if you have a few projects behind you and want to try metallic threads. You will also need a hoop or frame and small scissors; a frame for display is not included, and the finished piece works well mounted as a picture.