1. Contents of the kit
   
   A cross-stitch kit contains:
   
   *  a hand painted canvas,
   *  sufficient yarn,
   *  clear working instructions in English.
   *  a suitable needle,
   *  a guarantee certificate,
   *  a large colour picture.
   
    

2. Sort out the yarn
   
   On the edge of the canvas you will find a number of small coloured squares that represent the different colours used.  Sort out the threads and compare them to the assorted colours.  Cut off an inch or so of the thread and tie it into the corresponding square in order to prevent confusion afterwards.  Note: The thread colours may slightly differ from those of the canvas.
   
         
    

3. Cross-stitch
   
   To ensure you have sufficient thread to complete the canvas it is important that you observe the following instructions: it is essential that you make a full row of half cross stitches first and then complete the cross stitches. 
   
   
   
                    
   
           First you should embroider the
           smaller patterns, e.g. leaves.
   
    

4. Tuck in the threads
   
   Every figure must be finished separately (tuck in the thread every time).  The colours of the background and/or edge are generally indicated in only one corner of the canvas, but must be used throughout.  Never begin or end with a knot.
   
      
    

5. Guarantee Certificate
   
   If you follow the instructions carefully, you will have sufficient material to finish the canvas.  Should you run out of threads anyway, please return our guarantee slip duly filled in, together with a sample of the thread you need.  We can then send you the thread you require.

          

VERVACO wishes you great success!