Runner Cheerful Cats

A ready-made, hemmed table runner with the design printed straight onto the white cotton: there is no counting involved, you stitch over the printed colours and the printing washes out when the work is finished. The blue cats chasing each other along the border give a graphic look that suits a modern table or a sideboard.

With only a few colours and straightforward stitches the work grows quickly, even if you have done little embroidery before. Threads, needle and instructions are all included; you only need a frame or a large hoop to keep the fabric taut. Once stitched, a gentle wash and pressing from the reverse are all it takes.