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Counted cross stitch on navy Aida
Chamomile Bouquet Cross Stitch Kit on Navy Aida
$27.95
A loose bouquet in a clear glass vase, worked in full cross stitch on unprinted 14-count navy Aida so the light petals stand out. Includes sorted floss, a needle, instructions and a printed chart.
Expected delivery Wed, Nov 4 to Mon, Nov 9
- Free shipping over $49
- 30-day returns
In the box
Unprinted cotton Aida, cotton floss sorted on a numbered card, a printed symbol chart, instructions and a needle.
Materials and care
Navy Aida, 100% cotton, with cotton floss. Hand wash the finished piece in cool water, roll it in a towel and press it face down on a soft cloth.
Before you start
Press the folded fabric from the back with a warm iron, find the center of the fabric and the chart, and start stitching from the middle out. A hoop or scroll frame, small scissors and good light help.
Shipping and returns
Free shipping over $49. Arrives in 7-12 days. Shipping times and costs per country
Not what you were looking for? Return it within 30 days of delivery. How returns work
Specifications
- Craft
- Cross stitch
- Time
- 60-90 hours
- Skill
- A little practice
- Finished size
- 9.8 x 11.4 in (25 x 29 cm)
- Fabric
- 14-count navy Aida, 100% cotton, unprinted
- Stitches
- About 9,000 full crosses
- In the box
- Aida, sorted cotton floss, printed chart, instructions and a needle
About the designs
Each design is a loose bouquet in a clear glass vase on a navy ground. The chamomile version mixes white daisies with yellow centers, hanging strings of red currants and fine green stems. The wheat bouquet pairs golden ears of wheat with one large pink bloom and sprigs of small pink flowers. The cotton bouquet sets soft white cotton bolls against blueberries, wheat and green leaves. All three finish at the same size, so they hang well as a row of three.
Fabric, count and finished size
The kit is worked in full cross stitch on 14-count navy Aida and finishes at 9.8 x 11.4 in (25 x 29 cm). Nothing is printed on the fabric: you count each stitch from the symbol chart. The dark ground hides the holes a little more than white fabric does, so stitch in good light. The glass vase is charted in pale blues and whites, which makes it the most delicate part of the picture.
How long it takes
The chart is about 138 by 160 stitches and the bouquet covers around two fifths of it, close to 9,000 crosses. At a typical 100 to 150 stitches an hour, that is about 60 to 90 hours. The navy background stays unstitched, which makes this one of the quicker counted kits we carry.
Stitching tips
Stitch the vase last. Its pale blues and whites sit right against the dark ground, and they look cleanest once the flowers and stems around them are in place. On the white petals, cross every stitch the same way, top thread always leaning in one direction, so the daisies keep an even sheen.
What is in the kit
- Unprinted Aida fabric, 100% cotton
- Cotton floss, sorted on a numbered card
- A printed symbol chart and instructions
- A needle
A hoop, scissors and a frame are not included. The fabric is folded in the pack, so press out the creases from the back before you start. An 11 x 14 in (28 x 36 cm) frame with a mat suits the finished piece.
Delivery and returns
Delivery is $6.95, and free on orders from $49. The delivery estimate for your address shows on this page and at checkout. You can return the kit within 30 days of delivery; return shipping is yours unless it arrives faulty or wrong. See delivery and returns for the details, or compare the other cross stitch kits.
Questions
Which bouquet should I pick?
Chamomile is the brightest against the navy, with white daisies and red currants. The wheat bouquet is warmer and golden, and the cotton bouquet is the softest, with white bolls and blueberries. All three take about the same time.
Is navy Aida hard to stitch on?
It is a step up from white fabric because the holes are less visible. A daylight lamp, or a pale towel across your lap, makes the grid easy to read again.
How long does it take?
About 60 to 90 hours for close to 9,000 stitches at 100 to 150 stitches an hour. You can stop and start whenever you like.
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