In a world of screens, notifications, and constant noise, there’s something quietly revolutionary about sitting down with a needle, thread, and a beautiful design — and just making something. The Bothy Threads ‘Sleeping On The Job’ Counted Cross Stitch Kit is exactly that kind of antidote. Featuring the irresistibly charming artwork of Hannah Dale from Wrendale Designs, this premium 16-count kit gives you everything you need to create a stunning 34cm x 28cm piece of textile art — all for just £49.68.
The Magic of Wrendale Designs & Hannah Dale
Hannah Dale is one of Britain’s most beloved wildlife artists — known for her warm, humorous, and deeply affectionate portrayals of animals in everyday situations. Her work has a quality that’s rare in commercial art: it makes you smile every time you look at it. ‘Sleeping On The Job’ is a perfect example — a whimsical scene that captures that universal feeling of needing just five more minutes, rendered in Hannah’s signature style with warmth, detail, and gentle humour.
Bothy Threads has translated this artwork into a premium cross stitch kit with meticulous care — the pre-printed speckled brown Zweigart Aida background, the pre-sorted stranded cottons, and the clear stitch diagram all work together to make the stitching process as enjoyable as the finished result.
Real-Life Usage Situations
🌙 1. The Evening Wind-Down – Screen-Free Relaxation
Cross stitch is one of the most effective forms of active relaxation — the repetitive, rhythmic motion of stitching engages just enough of your attention to quiet the mental chatter of the day, without demanding the kind of focus that leaves you more tired. Many stitchers describe it as meditative: a way to be present, creative, and calm all at once. Replace an hour of scrolling with an hour of stitching and notice the difference in how you feel at bedtime.
🌞 2. A Long-Term Project for Summer Evenings
The 34cm x 28cm design on 16-count Aida is a satisfying project — substantial enough to keep you engaged over several weeks, but not so large that it feels overwhelming. Summer evenings in the garden, long weekend afternoons, or quiet Sunday mornings are all perfect stitching occasions. Watch the design emerge stitch by stitch and enjoy the slow, satisfying progress of making something beautiful with your own hands.
🎁 3. The Perfect Gift for a Stitcher
Know someone who loves cross stitch, needlework, or crafting? A Bothy Threads kit featuring Wrendale Designs artwork is the kind of gift that genuinely excites a stitcher — it’s a premium brand, a beloved artist, and a charming design all in one beautifully presented package. Suitable for intermediate stitchers and above, it’s a thoughtful, personal gift for birthdays, Christmas, or simply because.
🏠 4. A Piece of Art for Your Home
The finished ‘Sleeping On The Job’ design is genuinely frame-worthy — a 34cm x 28cm piece of hand-stitched textile art that looks beautiful in a bedroom, living room, or study. Unlike a print or poster, it’s something you made yourself, which gives it a personal significance that no shop-bought artwork can replicate. Frame it, gift it, or keep it — either way, it’s a piece you’ll be proud of.
🧘 5. Mindfulness & Mental Wellbeing
The mental health benefits of craft are well-documented — studies consistently show that repetitive hand crafts like cross stitch, knitting, and crochet reduce anxiety, improve mood, and promote a sense of accomplishment. For anyone managing stress, anxiety, or simply the relentless pace of modern life, a cross stitch kit is a genuinely therapeutic investment. And unlike a gym membership or a meditation app, you end up with something beautiful to show for it.
Everything You Need – Nothing Extra to Buy
- 16-Count White Zweigart Aida – Premium quality fabric with an exclusive Wrendale Designs brown speckle pre-printed background — no need to transfer the design yourself.
- Pre-Sorted Stranded Cottons – All threads included and pre-sorted by colour — no hunting for matching shades or untangling skeins.
- Needle Included – The right needle for the job, ready to use straight from the box.
- Clear Stitch Diagram & Instructions – Easy-to-follow guidance covering cross stitch, back stitch, and any specialist stitches required.
- 34cm x 28cm Finished Size – A substantial, display-worthy piece that fits standard frame sizes.
- Hannah Dale / Wrendale Designs Artwork – One of Britain’s most popular and beloved wildlife artists, exclusively licensed by Bothy Threads.
- Bothy Threads Quality – One of the UK’s most respected cross stitch kit brands, trusted by stitchers for decades.
Is £49.68 Worth It? Without Question.
A comparable premium cross stitch kit from brands like Anchor, DMC, or Dimensions typically retails for £35–£65 for a design of this size and complexity. The Bothy Threads ‘Sleeping On The Job’ kit — with its exclusive Wrendale Designs artwork, premium Zweigart Aida, and pre-sorted cottons — sits comfortably at the quality end of that range at just £49.68. For a kit that will give you weeks of enjoyment and a beautiful finished piece, that’s exceptional value.
“At £49.68 for a premium Bothy Threads kit featuring Hannah Dale’s Wrendale Designs artwork, ‘Sleeping On The Job’ is the most charming and rewarding craft project you’ll start this summer.”
Put Down the Phone. Pick Up the Needle.
The Bothy Threads ‘Sleeping On The Job’ Counted Cross Stitch Kit is in stock now. Whether you’re a seasoned stitcher or returning to the craft after a break, this is the kit that will remind you why you fell in love with cross stitch in the first place.
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