A big, bright Christmas nutcracker worked in cross stitch on a canvas that is already hand painted, so you follow the printed design instead of counting squares. The wide holes and thick yarn make the stitching quick and easy to handle, which suits children and anyone picking up a needle for the first time.
The kit makes the front panel of the cover only: to finish the cushion you will also need backing fabric, a zip or buttons and a pad, all sold separately. Once made up it becomes a festive cushion for the sofa or an armchair; the embroidery can also be stretched over a board and hung on the wall.