Thatched Cottage by the Pond

A storybook thatched cottage rests beside a still pond, its stone walls trimmed with climbing roses and a rambling flower garden. A little wooden footbridge crosses the water, a cherry tree blooms pink along the lane, and soft hills fade into the distance. It's a scene made for slow afternoons — laid in one drill at a time until the whole garden glows.

This full-coverage kit uses square drills, which sit edge to edge for a crisp, mosaic finish with no gaps across the canvas — the clean, tiled look many makers prefer when the piece is done.

What's in the kit

• Pre-printed, pre-glued 40 × 50 cm canvas (approx. 16 × 20 in), sealed with a protective film and marked with a clear colour-coded symbol chart
• Full set of vibrant, colour-sorted square drills, with a few extra of each shade
• Drill pen, sorting tray, and wax caddy
• Numbered colour legend matched to the symbols on the canvas

Details

• Finished size: 40 × 50 cm / 16 × 20 in
• Drill type: Square, full (full-coverage canvas)
• Skill level: Welcoming to newer makers, absorbing for seasoned ones
• Frame: Not included — the finished canvas is ready to mount or frame as you like

A few notes for a smooth finish

Peel the film back a section at a time rather than all at once, so the adhesive stays tacky while you work. Press finished areas under a clean book to settle the drills, and keep the colour legend nearby — the symbols make it easy to pick up exactly where you left off.

Made to be lingered over. Roll out the canvas, fill the tray, and let the cottage garden come together one drill at a time.