Wildflower Square Cross Stitch Kit

What this counted cross stitch kit is

This is a counted cross stitch kit built around a multicolor floral square. You count stitches on the Aida cloth grid and build the design square by square. The kit suits makers who have stitched before and want a project with a bit of detail.

Everything you need to start is in the box: Aida cloth, cotton floss, needles and a pattern. The cloth and the thread are both cotton. The finished piece is a floral square, and the pattern is yours to keep and stitch again in another colorway if you like.

Materials and what is in the box

• Cotton Aida cloth
• Cotton floss
• Needles
• Pattern

Skill level: some experience. If you have finished a small project before, you are ready for this one. The pattern is charted, so you follow the grid and match each symbol to a floss color.

Fabric count and color options

Pick two things before you add the kit to your cart: the fabric count and the colorway.

14 count Aida gives larger squares, so the stitches are easier to see and count. 18 count Aida gives smaller, denser stitches and a finer finished look. Both are white, so the floral colors stay bright against the cloth.

Colorways:

• Multicolor wildflowers
• Blue and green floral square
• Red and green tulip square
• Blue and green butterfly square
• Orange and blue floral square
• Pink and green rose square
• Pink and green vine square
• Yellow and green floral square

Each colorway uses the same cotton floss and the same counted cross stitch method. The difference is the palette and the motif.

How to stitch it

Start by finding the center of the Aida cloth and the center mark on the pattern. Count outward from the center so the design sits evenly on the cloth. Work one color at a time, or work in blocks, whichever keeps your place better.

Cut floss to a comfortable length. Long strands wear down as they pass through the cloth, so shorter lengths keep the stitches neat. Use a needle from the kit and stitch over one square of the Aida grid at a time.

If you choose 18 count, expect more stitches in the same space and a longer stitching time. If you choose 14 count, the project moves faster and the squares are easier to count. Either way, the pattern is the same design.

When the stitching is done, press the cloth face down on a towel. A warm iron on the back side smooths the fabric without flattening the stitches.

Care for the finished piece

Hand wash cold, then dry flat. Do not wring or twist the cloth. Lay it flat on a towel and let it air dry, then press it face down when it is fully dry.

Why stitchers choose this kit

The kit keeps things simple: cotton cloth, cotton thread, needles and a pattern, with no frame to sort out. You choose the fabric count and the colorway, and the rest is counted cross stitch. It is a good fit for a maker who wants a floral square to stitch at home and keep or give away.