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«Expectation» shows an old rotary telephone wreathed in flowers on a pink ground laced with scrolls.

What the picture shows

The set stands at the centre: a turquoise handset on a tall cradle, a pale grey body painted with flowers, and a round dial carrying the beaded greeting «HAPPY BIRTHDAY». The cord winds off to the left like a ribbon. A bouquet of pink and yellow roses with green leaves crowns the telephone, another flowering spray lies at the lower right, and two butterflies rest beside it. The background is pale pink, covered with concentric circles, dots and small blossoms in crimson, turquoise and white. The beadwork is partial: beads form the telephone, the flowers, the butterflies, the lettering and the ring patterns, while the pink field itself stays printed on the canvas.

What you get

• Natural artist canvas with the full-colour pattern printed on it — no chart to follow on a screen
• Colour key for Czech Preciosa beads
• Beads, needles and thread are chosen separately

Specifications

• Finished size: 200×200 mm (7.8×7.8 in)
• Beads needed: approx. 4,709
• Bead colours: 18
• Base: natural artist canvas

The square piece looks good in a living room or beside a desk among vintage odds and ends. It suits those who like retro objects and the neat stitching of round patterns. The round dial with its lettering is the finest area and is best stitched in good daylight.