Protective Care - aida

A family portrait: a mother elephant sheltering her calf, with the folds of the skin and the warm highlights on the ears built up from shaded greys and browns. The narrow, elongated format suits a slim stretch of wall or a space beside a window.

It is worked in counted cross stitch following the chart; the threads come ready sorted on the organiser, so the right colour is easy to find. You will also want a hoop or frame to keep the fabric taut and a small pair of embroidery scissors. The frame is not included: once finished, the piece can be framed under glass or mounted on a stretcher.