Daisies and Clover

A bunch of freshly picked wild flowers — daisies, pink clover, cornflowers and fine grasses — with a few bumblebees above it. Much of the background is left unstitched, so the bouquet seems to rest on the fabric. It is a generous size with many shades and subtle blending, better suited to stitchers with some experience.

Work it in counted cross stitch from the symbol chart, usually with two strands of stranded cotton on 14 count Aida. The frame is not included: you will also want a hoop or frame and, once finished, a gentle wash and pressing from the back before mounting.