Daughters of the Forest

A striking portrait: a young woman with long auburn braids, standing beside a green-eyed lynx, worked in greys, blues and soft browns that suggest a winter forest. The shading is detailed and the design is generous in size, so this one suits stitchers who already feel at home with counted cross stitch and enjoy a longer project.

The threads come pre-sorted on a thread organiser, which makes it easy to follow the symbol key without mixing up close shades. No hoop or frame is included: mounting the Aida in a hoop or on a scroll frame helps keep the stitches even. Once finished, the piece looks its best framed behind a pale mount.