Birds Winter Jars Plastic Canvas Cross Stitch Kit by Orchidea 8709

Stitch Birds, a plastic canvas cross stitch kit by Orchidea — four jar-shaped ornaments hold a cardinal, a blue tit, a great tit and a goldfinch on winter branches.

A little stitcher's folklore: blue tits and great tits learned to peck through milk bottle tops in 1920s Britain.

Why this kit: stitching on white plastic canvas means no hoop and no finishing, and each piece keeps its shape, ready to hang.

Kit includes: white plastic canvas, DMC 6-strand cotton floss in 24 colours, a chart, instructions and a needle to make four ornaments. Stitch used: cross stitch. No hoop or frame is needed, as plastic canvas holds its shape.

Stitch each design on the plastic canvas, then trim around the edge and add a loop of thread for hanging.

Pretty decorations for a birdwatcher's tree.