Waterfall Rest

A tiger watching from the shade of the undergrowth, with ferns, flowers and a series of waterfalls behind it: a strongly shaded design that relies on a wide palette to render the light on the water and the animal's coat. The chart is printed in black symbols, to be followed stitch by stitch on the Aida fabric.

With this many colours and a fairly large design area, it is a project for stitchers who already have some experience. On 16 count Aida most people work with two strands of stranded cotton; a hoop or frame and good light make the shading easier to follow. Once finished, the piece is well suited to framing, so allow a couple of extra centimetres of margin for mounting.