Four Views in Counted Cross Stitch

A range of designs with a Highlands and Islands Theme

The first two of our "Four Views" chart packs are now available! The design size for the bookmark-shaped charts is the same as before: 24 x 103 stitches, approximately 35mm x 145mm when stitched on 18 count fabric. As well as these we've also included in each pack 4 smaller views - 34 stitches square - which can be used for cards.

They can be worked on 18, 16 or 14 count depending on what you want to do with them. Of course you can use them for bookmarks and cards, but they also look splendid framed as miniature pictures.

The chart packs replace the bookmark kits which have been discontinued.

Skye Landscapes I

This pack contains 2 charts for each of the following views. One chart is a panoramic view 24 x 103 stitches, which can be used for a bookmark. The second is 34 stitches square and highlights a small area of the previous chart.

Marsco and Sgurr nan Gillean

A panorama of the most well-known mountain profiles on Skye, set against a backdrop of evening light. Fractional stitches are used to form the outline of the mountains.

Dunvegan Head

Summer on Ardmore point, Waternish, looking across to the silhouette of Dunvegan Head. Fractional stitches and back stitch are used to outline the hills and buildings. The flowers are formed by a few french knots.

The Cuillin From Elgol

This well-known view of the Cuillin also shows part of the shore at Elgol and the famous Honeycomb Rock (far right). Fractional stitches are used to outline the mountains and rocks and there is a small amount of back stitch on the boat.

The Cuillin from Gesto

A well-known view of the Cuillin range, emphasised by the contrast of bright autumnal colours and brilliant blue sky and water. Fractional stitches and back stitch are used to outline the mountains and hills, and the buildings in the foreground.

Chart Pack (8 Counted cross stitch charts with key and instructions): £8.25 each.

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West Coast Landscapes

Loch Carron

Dramatic evening light on Loch Carron, which is a beautiful sea loch on the west coast, opposite the Isle of Skye. Fractional stitches and back stitch are used to outline the hills and the boat.

Plockton

Plockton is a popular and picturesque village on the west coast. Fractional stitches and back stitch are used to outline the hills, boats and houses.

The Skye Bridge

Love it or hate it, the Skye Bridge now spans the sea between Kyle of Lochalsh and Kyleakin on Skye. As bridges go, it is really quite elegant. The main arch is shown, touching down in the middle of the kyle on Eilean Ban, an island famous for its connection with Gavin Maxwell. Fractional stitches and back stitch are used to outline the mountains, buildings and the bridge itself.

Eigg and Rum from the Sands of Morar

Morar is known for beautiful silver sands and stunningly blue seas - at least when the weather is good! The island of Eigg, with its curious individual profile, is on the left and Rum on the right. Fractional stitches and back stitch are used to outline the islands and foreground rocks.

Chart Pack (8 Counted cross stitch charts with key and instructions): £8.25 each.

"Skye Landscapes I" and "West Coast Landscapes" are the only chart packs available at the moment. We hope the rest of the designs shown below will be available in chart-only packs eventually.

Iona Abbey

The island of Iona has been a notable Christian site since the sixth century, when St Columba brought Celtic Christianity to Scotland. This building is a restoration of a thirteenth century Benedictine abbey. Because of the complexity of the buildings, there are a lot of fractional stitches and back stitch.