An Elephant Call

An almost photographic elephant portrait: the curled trunk, the folds of the skin and the pale tusks stand out against a soft background of branches and dry grasses. The 30 count linen is usually worked in cross stitch over two threads, so the stitches stay small and allow the gentle shading that gives the design its depth.

Everything needed for the stitching is in the box: you only need to add a hoop or frame, small scissors and, once finished, a frame, which is not included. Given the size and the number of half tones, this is a demanding project, better suited to stitchers with some cross stitch experience.