San Francisco, USA

A view of San Francisco with the red cable car climbing the hill between Victorian houses, autumn foliage and the outline of the Golden Gate Bridge: a design full of architectural detail, worked in 35 colours and finished with backstitch outlines that define windows, cables and railings.

It is stitched on 16-count Aida following the chart, usually with two strands of stranded cotton for the crosses and one for the backstitch. The fabric is larger than the design, leaving a margin for the hoop and for framing; the frame is not included. A project for stitchers with a little experience who enjoy a detailed cityscape.