Toile imprimée pour broderie de perles (sans perles) « Esprit du Nouvel An »

“Good New Year spirit” — a washing line of winter things pegged out to dry, with a bird perched on top. A simple, warm winter scene.

What the picture shows

A brown line strung with wooden pegs runs right across the canvas. Hanging from it are a red-and-white Santa hat, a pair of red mittens and a striped red-and-white stocking; between them, on fine threads, swing a small yellow gift box, blue, gold and turquoise baubles, and pale blue snowflake stars. A bird with a reddish breast and a yellow patch sits on the line, and frosted twigs show along the top. The background is a pale blue snowy sky with white flakes falling through it. The beadwork is partial: you bead the line, all the hanging things, the baubles, the bird and the snowflakes, while the blue sky stays as print.

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. 3,149
• Bead colours: 15
• Base: natural artist canvas

There is not a great deal of beading here, so finishing before the holidays is realistic. The square suits a child's room, a kitchen or a hallway.