Midwinter - Evenweave

A little girl angel with wings and a halo, wearing a long cream gown, walks beside a polar bear cub held by a harness trimmed with red and green ribbons. The wintry, gentle mood makes it a lovely picture to give as a gift, and the design is worked in counted cross stitch from a symbol chart.

Everything needed for the stitching is in the kit, instructions included; the frame shown in the photo is not included. There are many shades, and the blending in the faces and the fur calls for some care, so the project suits stitchers who have already worked on evenweave, where cross stitch is usually made over two threads. A hoop or frame to keep the fabric taut is also handy.