This cross-stitch design depictis carpenter tools - saw, measuring tapes, hammer, nails, ruler and pencil, pliers, screw driver, screws, nuts, piece of wood, can of paint, paint brush, and an askew birdhouse dripping poorly applied paint. The carpentry supplies border the words “If at first you don’t succeed ~ try reading the instructions”.
Materials used for model: 14 count Antique White Aida (357-101) from Wichelt Imports, Inc. DMC 6 strand embroidery floss.