A ballet dancer stretching forward on the studio floor, her tutu shading from white into pink and blue. Those soft transitions come from the 29 shades of stranded cotton, while the pearls add a touch of sparkle to the headpiece and bodice. Alongside cross stitch you will work half cross stitch for the lighter areas and back stitch for the outlines.
The large-square chart and the pre-sorted threads make the piece manageable even if you have little experience with figures. A frame is not included: the long, narrow format suits a horizontal frame above a door or a console table. You will also want a hoop or frame and a small pair of scissors.