Up up and Away

A busy country scene: the red barn with its silo, a tractor, cows in the pasture, hens pecking about and, above it all, a cluster of colourful hot air balloons. The design is full of detail and shading, so it is a demanding piece, meant for stitchers who are already comfortable with counted cross stitch and with charts spread over several sheets.

Cross stitch covers the whole picture, with backstitch and French knots to sharpen the outlines and the smallest details. You will also need a hoop or frame and good light, which are not included, and the frame shown in the photo is not part of the kit. Once finished, the piece deserves framing with a mount before hanging.