Chickadees between leaves

An autumn scene with two chickadees resting on the bracket fungi of an old trunk, under maple leaves in bright red and orange. The design is worked by counting stitches on Aida, with some half cross stitch for the shading and back stitch to outline branches, beaks and feathers; the large-square chart makes the many colour changes easier to follow.

Everything needed for the stitching is in the pack; the frame is not included, nor is a hoop, though one helps keep the fabric evenly taut. Once finished, the piece suits framing as a picture for a living room or hallway through the colder months.