RTO Cross Stitch Kit "Christmas Balls" - M921

A Christmas still life of great delicacy is what this cross-stitch kit from RTO proposes. The design brings together a collection of Christmas baubles in different shades of red, pink, and pearlescent white, among which a central bauble stands out, decorated with a miniature scene: a small cottage with lit windows, covered in snow and surrounded by trees, painted onto the sphere as if it were a watercolor. Intertwined around it are branches with clusters of red berries, large carved snowflakes, and matte baubles with a frosted finish, all arranged on a blanket of snow.

The key to the design is its subtlety: the premium gray Zweigart Aida fabric provides the perfect neutral background for the whites and pale pinks to gain volume, something impossible to achieve on white fabric. The 30 colors of DMC Mouliné thread work within a very refined palette of reds and pinks with very gradual transitions, which explains its advanced level: it requires following the chart carefully and distinguishing between closely related shades. The effort is worth it because the result has a remarkable pictorial quality. With its 29 x 19 cm landscape format, it looks spectacular framed over a fireplace or a sideboard, and it is a high-value gift for experienced embroiderers.

Embroidery features:

• Final size: 29 x 19 cm
• Total number of colors: 30 colors
• Fabric: 14 ct premium gray Zweigart Aida (5.5 stitches/cm)
• Level: advanced

The cross-stitch kit includes:

• 14 ct premium gray Zweigart Aida fabric (5.5 stitches/cm)
• Pre-sorted DMC Mouliné threads, 30 colors
• John James embroidery needle
• Easy-to-read printed chart
• Clear step-by-step instructions
• Full-color image of the finished design