Happy Morning

An oriental landscape with two white herons in the foreground, a waterfall, a red bridge and a pagoda set among the mountains: a large piece with many shades of blue and green, best suited to stitchers who already have some experience of counted cross stitch and want a substantial project.

It is worked from the symbolic chart, usually with two strands of stranded cotton on 16 count Aida, counting out from the centre of the fabric. The frame is not included: once finished, wash and press the work face down before having it framed. You will also need a hoop or frame and a small pair of sharp scissors.