Seasons of the Year Cross Stitch Ornament Kit (Set of 4) by VDV M-0395

Four oval ornaments, one for each season: a bullfinch with rowan berries and snowy firs, a songbird with spring blossom and a cottage, a bird with strawberries and summer flowers, and a tit with mushrooms and autumn foliage.

Why this kit: a full year of seasonal designs from one kit; small birds, berries, and woodland motifs on linen-colored Aida; 4 small designs that are quick to finish one at a time.

Kit includes: 100% cotton 16 count Aida in natural linen color, 100% cotton DMC floss in 24 colors, a Pony needle, a black-and-white printed chart with the backstitch shown in color, and a digital copy of the pattern. Each piece measures about 8x10.5 cm (3.15x4.13 in). Made in Ukraine.

Each design is worked in counted cross stitch, following the chart and matching every symbol to its DMC floss color, with the colored backstitch outlines added at the end. The finished pieces can then be made up into small hanging ornaments.

Lovely as autumn decor and later as Christmas tree ornaments, and a thoughtful handmade gift.