A Gorjuss girl in a striped bobble hat and red coat watches the northern lights beside a polar bear cub, standing on a block of ice. The stitching is counted, but the Aida comes printed in full colour: the shaded sky and the stars need no stitches, so the piece grows quickly and keeps a soft, painterly look.
The stranded cottons arrive already sorted on an organiser, ready to use. Alongside cross stitch you will work back stitch for the outlines and French knots for the small details, so a little experience helps. You will also want a hoop or frame while you stitch, and the frame for displaying it is not included.