Moonlit Magic

A barn owl stands out against a blue moon, framed by a wreath of lilac flowers and green leaves. The design is already printed in colour on the calico, so there is no counting involved: you simply work the stitches over the printed lines.

The project uses a range of hand stitches, all explained step by step in the English instructions, plus metallic threads and beads that catch the light on the stars and flower centres. It suits anyone who knows a few basic stitches or would like to learn new ones. A hoop or frame to keep the fabric taut is useful; a picture frame is not included, but the finished square is easy to mount and frame.