Full of metaphors for life, the sea can be blissfully calm one moment, then terrifying and dangerous the next – it’s everchanging. We adapt and learn to be best-equipped to face the toughest daily challenges; to know what sails to hoist to get through it in one piece (and hopefully avoid the sharks). It’s what helps you to appreciate life when the sun shines again and the water is calm.

Model stitched by Eleanor Welsh

Info

Stitch count: 131 x 199

Stitched size (on 14-count Aida or 28-count linen):

23.8 x 36.1cm (9¹⁄₂ x 14¹⁄₄in)

Shopping List

• 1 skein of each DMC stranded cotton (floss) listed in the chart key, plus 1 additional skein of colour 3808
• White Aida or linen, at least 40 x 52cm (15³⁄₄ x 20³⁄₄in)

DMC Stranded cotton

Cross Stitch

Backstitch

DMC Stranded cotton

Cross Stitch

Backstitch