An autumn scene: a thatched cottage, maple leaves drifting down and freshly picked pumpkins in the foreground. The design is worked in counted cross stitch from a large-square chart, with a little back stitch to outline the roof and the smaller details. The threads come ready sorted on an organizer, so you can start straight away.
With a limited palette and generous blocks of colour, it suits stitchers with little experience as well as those who want a relaxing project. A hoop or frame and a small pair of scissors make the work easier; once finished, the frame shown is not included, but the tall format works well as a picture for the autumn months.