Cat

A tabby kitten with bright blue eyes, peeping over a pink patterned band. The portrait is built on soft greys and beiges, with the shading created by the way the colours sit next to each other. Alongside the counted cross stitch there are a few long stitches for the whiskers and the finest hairs, explained in the instructions.

Everything needed for the stitching is in the box: you only need small scissors and, if you prefer working on a taut surface, a hoop or frame. A frame for display is not included; the tall format suits a narrow mount, though the finished piece also works as a panel or a cushion front.