The Journey: A Memory Photo Cross Stitch Sampler Kit by VDV M-0365

Nine instant-photo style travel snapshots pegged to twine: camels at an Egyptian sunset, the northern lights over Finland, a llama in Peru's rainbow mountains, hot air balloons in Turkey, Mount Fuji with red maples in Japan, giraffes in Tanzania, a lighthouse on Portugal's coast, flamingos in Kenya, and the Himalayas of Nepal, each labeled with its country.

Why this kit: a travel-photo wall concept that feels personal and nostalgic; stitched on beige 16 count Aida in 44 DMC colors; everything needed to finish is in the box, from pre-selected DMC floss to a digital copy of the chart.

Kit includes: 100% cotton 16 count Aida in beige, 100% cotton DMC floss in 44 colors, a Pony needle, a black-and-white printed chart with the backstitch shown in color, and a digital copy of the pattern. Finished size: 38x38 cm (14.96x14.96 in). Made in Ukraine.

Counted cross stitch is worked by following the chart and its symbol key, placing each cross in its marked square on the Aida with the matching floss color, then adding the backstitch outlines shown in color on the chart.

A long project for experienced stitchers and a memorable gift for travelers and dreamers.