Violet-blue tulips on fresh green stems make this pair of stamped cross stitch pillowcases from Jack Dempsey Needle Art a little bit of spring you can sleep on. The edges come already finished with a perle edge, so all you add is the color. The matching Tulips table runner uses the same four floss colors, so one set of skeins covers both.

Stamped cross stitch is about as easy as cross stitch gets. There's no chart and no counting -- just stitch over the printed Xs with embroidery floss, then rinse out the blue ink when you're done. The pillowcases are sewn and ready to use as soon as your last stitch is in. It's a relaxing project for beginners, a quick one for experienced stitchers, and a lovely handmade gift.

Floss, a hoop and a needle are not included. These are the DMC colors Jack Dempsey Needle Art recommends for this design, and each one links to the skein here in the shop:

• DMC 333 Dark Blue Violet - 1 skein
• DMC 340 Medium Blue Violet - 1 skein
• DMC 701 Kelly Green - 1 skein
• DMC 702 Leaf Green - 1 skein

Quantities are based on stitching with 3 strands.

• Size: standard, 20 x 30 inches -- fits standard pillows (20 x 26 inches)
• Material: 50% cotton / 50% polyester broadcloth
• Recommended needle: size 7 embroidery
• Made in the USA

Kit includes:

• 1 pair of stamped pillowcases with perle edge
• Floss list
• Instructions