This counted cross stitch bookmark kit captures a section of The Starry Night, Vincent van Gogh's swirling sky of blues and glowing yellow stars. Van Gogh painted the work in 1889 while staying at the asylum of Saint-Paul-de-Mausole near Saint-Remy-de-Provence. Working the sky stitch by stitch is a satisfying way to get to know one of the world's most famous paintings, and the finished bookmark makes a thoughtful gift for art lovers and readers alike.

This kit is made by DMC, the French thread maker that has been producing embroidery floss since the 18th century. The Dutch Post-Impressionist's bold color and expressive brushwork translate beautifully into the soft sheen of DMC floss.

Kit includes:

• 14-count Aida fabric in 100% cotton, 15 x 30 cm (5.9 x 11.8 in)
• 41 m (44.8 yd) of DMC six-strand embroidery floss, pre-sorted on a thread organizer
• Two backing cards for finishing your bookmark
• Embroidery needle
• Instructions in English, French, Spanish, German, Italian, Portuguese, Dutch, and Japanese

Finished bookmark measures approx. 2 x 6.8 in (5.2 x 17.5 cm).