One leaf or two?

A hedgehog leans towards the teapot while one mouse, balancing on the lid, drops in a tea leaf and another waits with a spoon, among strawberries and apples: a scene drawn by Anita Jeram, finished with the lettering stitched below the design.

The threads come already sorted by colour and the chart is worked in symbols, so you can start straight away: all you need to add is a hoop or frame and a small pair of scissors. Back stitch outlines the figures and the wording, while French knots add texture to the tiny details, two stitches that are quick to learn. The finished piece is made for framing (frame not included).