Tea With The Harvest Mice

A quiet moment in the world of Brambly Hedge drawn by Jill Barklem: the table is laid, a basket of provisions sits on the floor and tidy shelves fill the upper room of a home built inside a nest among the wheat. The stitching is counted from the chart, while the full colour printing on the fabric helps you keep your place across the shaded areas and the smallest details.

Alongside the cross stitch there are a few fractional stitches, back stitch outlines and French knots, so it suits someone with a little experience. A hoop or frame and a sharp pair of embroidery scissors make the work easier; the frame is not included and can be chosen once the piece is finished.