A house dressed for Christmas, framed by snow-laden trees and a snowman in a top hat and scarf. The background of the fabric is already printed in soft blues and greys, so there is no sky or snow to fill in and the stitching moves along quickly. Alongside the cross stitch there is backstitch for the outlines, a few French knots and beads to add for the sparkling details.
All the stitching materials are in the kit, threads included; you only need scissors and, if you prefer, a hoop or frame to keep the fabric taut. The design is by Karen Tye Bentley. No frame is supplied: once finished, the piece can be framed and brought out every year as a Christmas decoration.