Bird with flowers set of 3

Three small pictures to work in counted cross stitch: flowering stems in shades of lilac and purple, with little blue birds flying among them. Their modest size makes them quick to finish and easy to take along on a trip or stitch in a spare half hour.

Everything needed for the stitching is in the kit, threads included; the frames shown in the photo are not part of the kit and are chosen separately. Aida at 7 stitches per cm gives fine detail, so good light and an embroidery hoop make the work more comfortable. Once finished, the three panels look well framed and hung as a set, but they can also be made up into small cushions or cards.