Time of Miracles

A blue-feathered bird in a red knitted hat and scarf, perched among rowan berries with a pocket watch hanging below: a wintry design in a tall, narrow format that works well as a seasonal panel.

Everything you need to stitch is in the box, threads included, already sorted on the organiser so the right colour is easy to find. The full-colour symbolic chart comes with instructions in English, German and French, and the symbols are straightforward to follow. With 36 shades and a long, narrow layout, it suits stitchers with some experience. You will also want a hoop or frame while working, and a picture frame for the finished piece, which is not included.