A tongue-in-cheek domestic scene: the puppy has claimed the armchair while chaos reigns all around, and the stitched wording offers his excuse. The design comes from an original illustration by Cockadoodle Cards and is worked in counted cross stitch, with back stitch for the outlines and lettering and a few French knots for detail – straightforward stitches, though the words need a little care with the counting.
The threads arrive already sorted by colour on an organiser, so there is nothing to wind before you start. You will also need a hoop or frame and small scissors, and the picture frame shown is not included. A good gift for anyone who shares the house with a lively dog.