Classic Charm

14 count, stitched over 1 strands

Feel a sense of calm as you work on this peaceful narrowboat scene, which is vibrant with colour. With a maximum speed limit of 4mph, you'll feel life's stresses fall away as you glide down the peaceful canalways of Britain. Add in the fact that cross stitch is the number one relaxing hobby, and working on Lesley's beautiful canal boat will be doubly calming. There's a few fractionals to add definition, but even they won't make you feel fraught. As you navigate the chart and steer your crew of thread colours to safe harbour, imagine how fab it would be to be sitting on a real narrow narrowboat as you work... Now that's a real holiday of a stitch! You will need: Threads: Stranded cotton, as listed in the key Needle: Size 24 tapestry needle Fabric: 14-count white aida measuring 25x30cm (10 x 11 3/4 in) Extras: A frame of your choice with a minimum aperture of 14x21cm (5 1/2 x 8 1/4 in) Stitching time: Approx 35 hours Type of stitches: Cross stitch, fractionals, backstitch Level: Advanced beginner/intermediate