Roses and Lily of the Valley — Counted Cross Stitch Kit

Roses and Lily of the Valley — a cross stitch kit after a vintage Catharina Klein postcard: pink roses and delicate sprays of lily of the valley, symbols of beauty, love and purity. An elegant piece in the style of antique botanical illustration.

At a glance: 6.10 × 11.81 in (15.5 × 30 cm) · 19 colors · 16-count Aida · partial coverage

You’ll love this kit if…

• you need a Mother’s Day or birthday gift;
• you’re looking for a heartfelt gift for someone who loves handmade things;
• you want a statement piece for your wall and a few weeks of cozy evenings;
• you need a birthday gift for someone born in June, the month of the rose.

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, how to finish your embroidery and backstitch.
• 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 16-count Aida fabric;
• Peri embroidery floss in 19 colors (about 50% extra);
• embroidery needle;
• detailed instructions.

What makes this design special

• Distinctive design: roses and lily of the valley after Catharina Klein.
• Partial coverage: the white fabric works as the background and keeps the composition airy.
• Practical size: the finished piece, 6.10 × 11.81 in, fits nicely in a hoop, a frame or on a pillow.

Collect the series

More designs after Catharina Klein: Lily of the Valley, Red Rose and Tea Rose.

What roses and lily of the valley mean

In the language of flowers, pink roses mean gratitude and tenderness, and lily of the valley means “return of happiness.” Together they wish joy upon a home. Lily of the valley is also the May birth flower, and the rose is June’s.

Frequently asked questions

Will there be enough floss?

Yes, the kit includes about 50% extra floss.

Why is a rose a gift for June birthdays?

Every month has its own birth flower, and June’s is the rose. A stitched rose is a birthday flower that never wilts.

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?

Oksana Levchenko, designer at Povitrulya, a Ukrainian brand of embroidery kits.

Kit details

• SKU: P6-043
• Chart designer: Oksana Levchenko
• Brand: Povitrulya (Ukraine)
• Design size: 6.10 × 11.81 in (15.5 × 30 cm)
• Fabric size in the kit: 10.0 × 15.7 in (25.5 × 40 cm), with about 2 in (5 cm) extra on each side for hooping and framing
• Number of colors: 19
• Stitches: full cross stitch with two strands, backstitch, half cross stitch with one strand
• Coverage: partial
• Fabric: white 16-count Aida

Add Roses and Lily of the Valley to your cart and treat yourself to a few cozy evenings of stitching.

Tags: Roses and Lily of the Valley, vintage floral cross stitch, lily of the valley, rose cross stitch, counted cross stitch kit, Ukrainian cross stitch kit, P6-043