Chart: Twelve Young Girls in Blossom, Cross Stitch Design

To mark the passing of the year, how about embroidering these adorable little Japanese dolls, the kokeshi? These dolls, which were originally wooden toys for little girls, are experiencing a real craze far beyond the land of the rising sun. Offering a Kokeshi is a sign of love and friendship. While all together they make an exquisite picture, you can also pick one or two and place them on a small bag, a pouch, or the pocket of your favorite blouse!

The design was embroidered on 7-count white DMC Aida fabric. To be embroidered on white or light-colored fabric.

The chart is printed with symbols and colors (Ref.: DMC) on 6 pages.

Design size: 75 stitches high x 165 stitches wide. On 11-count linen (2 warp threads and 2 weft threads) or 5.5-count Aida, the embroidery will measure approximately 13.63 x 30 cm.