Runner - Colourful flowers

A table runner that is ready to stitch: the white Aida is already made up and hemmed, so once the embroidery is finished a gentle wash and a press are all it needs before it goes on the table. The design curves in a half-wreath across one end, gathering bright seasonal flowers with a dragonfly and a butterfly.

Everything you need is in the kit, threads and needle included; you only have to add small scissors and, if you like to work with the fabric taut, a frame or a hoop large enough for the piece. The cross stitches are worked over the Aida squares, while long stitches finish off stems and details. The large-square chart makes it manageable even with little experience.