Hannah Dale's two seahorses meet nose to nose in cross stitch on an Aida that is already printed with blue speckles and bubbles: the painted background shows between the stitches and gives the piece its watercolour look. Apart from full cross stitches there is only a little backstitch and two French knots, so the design suits anyone with a few projects behind them.
Everything needed for the stitching is in the box, with the threads already sorted and numbered on the organiser; the frame is not included, and a hoop or frame helps keep the fabric taut. Once finished it looks at home in a seaside-themed room or as a gift for sea lovers.