Gorjuss: Snowflake Kisses

One of Santoro London's Gorjuss girls, in a red coat and pink earmuffs, holding a steaming mug while the snow comes down; clouds, snowflakes and tiny stars close the scene inside a stitched border on a lilac ground. The Aida comes printed in full colour, so the design stays visible under the stitches and makes it easier to keep your place in a piece this size.

It is worked in counted cross stitch, with back stitch for the outlines, a single French knot and gold beads added at the end. The stranded cottons come ready sorted by colour on the organiser. A hoop or frame, scissors and a picture frame are not included: once finished, the piece works well framed as a winter picture.