The First Snow

A wooden house with its windows glowing on a snowy evening, surrounded by bare birches and fir trees, with reflections in the water in the foreground. The palette is built on lilac, blue and white with many gradual shade changes. Everything needed for the stitching is in the box, so you can start straight away from the symbol chart.

Cross stitch is counted over the squares of the Aida fabric: a hoop or frame helps to keep the tension even (not included), as does good light for telling the closest shades apart. The finished piece suits framing, as in the photo: the frame is not part of the kit.