Still Life with Strawberries — Counted Cross Stitch Kit

Still Life with Strawberries — a cross stitch kit after a painting by Catharina Klein: a ceramic jug and a bowl overflowing with ripe strawberries and leaves. The tastiest still life in the series, stitched with three strands for a rich, dimensional look.

At a glance: 11.81 × 6.50 in (30 × 16.5 cm) · 20 colors · 14-count Aida · partial coverage

Who this kit is for

• you want art for your kitchen or dining room;
• you’re looking for a gift for someone who loves handmade things, something stitched by hand never gets lost among other presents;
• you want a statement piece for your wall and are happy to spend a few weeks of cozy evenings on it;
• you love classic still lifes;

Why you’ll succeed

• Detailed instructions in the kit — step by step, from the first cross to the finished piece.
• Color chart with symbols — one square equals one stitch, so it’s easy to keep your place.
• About 50% extra floss — so you can redo a stitch without worry.
• Video lessons: how to start cross stitch with two strands and how to finish your embroidery.
• We’re here for you — if you have a question, just message us, we’re always happy to help. For caring for the stitched design, see How to Care for Embroidery.

Kit contents

• color chart with symbols;
• white 14-count Aida fabric;
• Peri embroidery floss in 20 colors (about 50% extra);
• embroidery needle;
• detailed instructions.

What makes this design special

• Distinctive design: a jug and a bowl of strawberries.
• Partial coverage: the white fabric works as the background and keeps the composition airy.
• Practical size: the finished piece, 11.81 × 6.50 in, fits nicely in a hoop, a frame or on a pillow.

Collect the series

More still lifes for your kitchen: Still Life with Pear and Still Life with Peach.

Did you know?

Strawberries are the only fruit that wear their seeds on the outside, about 200 on each berry.

Frequently asked questions

Will there be enough floss?

Yes, the kit includes about 50% extra floss.

What else do I need?

Just scissors and, if you like, a hoop or a frame. You can add crane embroidery scissors and a bamboo hoop to your order.

Do you ship internationally?

Yes, we ship worldwide.

Who designed the chart?

Lyudmyla Yermilova, designer at Povitrulya, a Ukrainian brand of embroidery kits.

Kit details

• SKU: P7-003
• Chart designer: Lyudmyla Yermilova
• Brand: Povitrulya (Ukraine)
• Design size: 11.81 × 6.50 in (30 × 16.5 cm)
• Fabric size in the kit: 15.7 × 10.4 in (40 × 26.5 cm), with about 2 in (5 cm) extra on each side for hooping and framing
• Number of colors: 20
• Stitches: full cross stitch with three strands, half cross stitch with two strands
• Coverage: partial
• Fabric: white 14-count Aida

Add Still Life with Strawberries to your cart and treat yourself to a few cozy evenings of stitching.

Tags: Still Life with Strawberries, still life cross stitch, kitchen cross stitch, strawberry cross stitch, catharina klein, counted cross stitch kit, Ukrainian cross stitch kit, P7-003