The Venice of the North Counted Cross Stitch Kit by Merejka K-211

Stitch The Venice of the North with this Merejka counted cross-stitch kit — a snow-dusted canal town glowing with warm lantern light against a deep blue winter dusk, its reflections rippling across the still water below snow-laden branches. Worked on Zweigart 16-count ecru Aida fabric with premium DMC threads in 32 rich shades, this European scene is rich in detail and travel-inspired charm.

Why this kit: 32 DMC shades layer the cool blue dusk against warm window light for real atmosphere; two chart versions — with and without backstitches — let you choose how crisply the canal-side architecture is defined; the wide panoramic format captures a full streetscape rather than a single building.

Kit includes: Zweigart canvas, DMC threads, John James needles, and a colour chart.

Counted cross-stitch is worked by following the colour chart and placing each stitch on the gridded Aida fabric with the indicated DMC thread shade. The backstitch version sharpens window frames, boat outlines, and bare branches, while the no-backstitch version keeps the scene's soft, glowing dusk quality. Work section by section until the design is complete, then frame as an atmospheric wall piece.

Finished size: 57.5x28 cm (22.64x11.02 in) — an impressive large-format design that becomes a striking focal point on any wall. A memorable gift for travel lovers and a rewarding project for stitchers who enjoy evocative, atmospheric needlework.