Violet-blue tulips on fresh green stems bring a bit of spring to the table on this stamped cross stitch runner from Jack Dempsey Needle Art. It uses the same four floss colors as the matching Tulips pillowcase pair, 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 ink when you're done. The runner comes with a finished perle edge, so it's ready for the table 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: approximately 14-1/2 x 41-1/2 inches
• Material: 50% cotton / 50% polyester broadcloth
• Recommended needle: size 7 embroidery
• Made in the USA

Kit includes:

• 1 stamped table runner with perle edge
• Floss list
• Instructions