Wild Flowers of the Coast

A flowering stretch of coast: red poppies, cornflowers and small daisies in the foreground, boats drawn up behind a white fence and a red-and-white lighthouse further off. The design is worked in counted cross stitch on plain white fabric, following the full-colour symbol chart; the soft shading of the sky and water keeps the top airy while the flowers build up densely at the bottom.

The threads come ready sorted on an organiser, so each shade is easy to find without winding them yourself. A hoop or frame and a sharp pair of small scissors make the work easier; the frame is not included, so plan a tall mount that suits the narrow upright format.