Red Sports Car

A red classic car parked in a square at dusk, with glowing street lamps and the façades of old buildings: a design full of shading, from the highlights on the bodywork to the cobblestones, all built up from a palette of 37 colours.

Everything you need to stitch it is in the box: fabric, threads, needle, chart and instructions. You only need to add a hoop or frame, a pair of embroidery scissors and, if you like, a good light with a magnifier. Aida 16 count gives small, crisp stitches, so some experience with counted cross stitch helps. The finished piece looks best framed; mount and frame are not included.