Top 20 Modern Cross Stitch Kit gift ideas from Studio Koekoek picked by cross stitchers
Are you looking for a Modern cross stitch kit gift ideas for a birthday or Christmas gift? Not sure what a modern cross stitcher might like to receive? We asked our newsletter readers which cross stich kit from our collection they love to get. And now we happily share the top 20 most wanted cross stitch kits with you.
We also randomly picked Eva Paardekoper as the winner of her favourite cross stitch kit. Her favourite was the Cross Stitch Kit with the Map of the World. If you like to know about upcoming give aways or discounts, sign up for our newsletter here.
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1. Monstera Cross Stitch Kit
This extra large cross stich design is made to fit in a 45 cm hoop. That`s big! It makes a stunning eye-catcher for your home and provides instant tropical feeling. The Monstera is stiched on linen evenweave fabric so it is more suitable for intermediate or expert stitchers. The kit includes a 7 inch (approx 22 cm) embroidery hoop which can be used for stitching, the fabric. DMC floss and needles. We sell the 45 cm hoop seperate.
And you can Always direct your gift receiver to our blog where they can learn how to stitch on linen fabric
2. Toucan Cross Stitch Kit
The Toucan cross stitch kit is popular since the day we launched it and makes you want to take the next flight to Costa Rica. The orange beak brights up every space. And it shines even more with a few plants next to it.
With an 8 inch embroidery hoop (~20 cm) , this hoop is suitable for beginners and intermediate stitchers. It loves to join the Parrot, Chameleon, Sloth and Panda kits you will also find on this list.
The kit includes all required materials, including a wooden embroidery hoop.
3. World Map Cross Stitch Kit
Globetrotters love this world map cross stitch kit. Larger then most of our pattern, this design is one that stays with you forever. You can keep filling countries as you continue to travel the world.
It is being stitched all over the world by beginner and expert stitchers alike.
The kit is available with Aida or Evenweave floss and you can also choose the number of colors floss you like to receive.
4. Amsterdam Cityscape Cross Stitch Kit
This Sunny Amsterdam cross stitch kit features the famous canal houses. You will also find a windmill, tourist boat, some bikes and the Westertoren. It makes a great souvenir for your trip to our home town.
With an 10 inch hoop (~25 cm) , this pattern is intermediate level. As it is only made with cross stitches and back stitches beginners with time can make this. Find other towns here in our collection
The kit includes all required materials, including 20 colors of DMC floss.
5. Math Teacher Cross Stitch Kit
A suprising hit in the top 20: The Math Teacher.
Well to be honest there were only two votes for this design. We simply added all the other votes for designs from our Stitch a Job series. With over 100 different jobs, there is always one for your co-worker.
The kit includes all required materials, including a wooden embroidery hoop.
6. Panda Cross Stitch Kit
How cute is this panda? SUPERcute according to a large mayority of our newsletter readers. With an 8 inch embroidery hoop (~20 cm) , this hoop is suitable for beginners and intermediate stitchers.
It matches perfectly with the Toucan, Parrot, Sloth and Chameleon kits you will also find on this list. The kit includes all required materials, including a wooden embroidery hoop.
7. Country Map Cross Stitch Kit
Votes from our newsletter readers came for The Netherlands, USA, Australia, Belgium, and the UK. Often the home country of our customers. But we also got a few exotic requests for a kit from Thailand, the Phillipines (loads of islands, so a bit more stichting :0) and Marocco.
All countries of the world are available in our Stitch a Map collection. They are quick to stitch as you only stitch the outline of the map.
8. Lemon Tree Cross Stitch Kit
This refreshing design makes a stunning impact in any room. And like the monstera, this cross stitch pattern is made to fit in a 45 cm hoop.
The Lemon Tree is stiched on linen evenweave fabric so it is more suitable for intermediate or expert stitchers. The kit includes a 7 inch (approx 22 cm) embroidery hoop which can be used for stitching, the fabric. DMC floss and needles. We sell the 45 cm hoop seperate.
And you can always direct your gift receiver to our blog where they can learn how to stitch on linen fabric
9. Glow in the dark Cross Stitch Kit Sweet Dreams
This is a cross stitch gift with a special effect. It glows in the dark! Made often as baby shower gift. And the monogram style looks great in almost every nursery.
Stitching with this special floss is a bit more tricky then with regular DMC mouline. We always recommend to stitch slowly. It also helps to add a bit of wax to your floss.
The kit contains a 6 inch (15 cm) embroidery hoop, black cross stitch fabric, glow in the dark floss, and a needle.
10. Chameleon Cross Stitch Kit
This Chameleon loves to hide between a few green plants. With an 8 inch embroidery hoop (~20 cm) , this hoop is suitable for beginners and intermediate stitchers. It matches perfectly with the Toucan, Parrot, Sloth and Panda kits you will also find on this list.
The kit includes all required materials, including a wooden embroidery hoop.
11. Owl Cross Stitch Kit
This owl is always in love. It’s a happy bird that loves to sing a song in your home. With fall colors, this golden brown owl matches nicely with your woodlands decoration.
The kit is suitable for beginners and includes a 6 inch (15 cm) embroidery hoop, white Aida fabric, DMC embroidery floss and an embroidery needle.

12. Amsterdam Ornament Cross Stitch Kit
Join our love for our home town Amsterdam. Even better when you add some sparkling gold fabric to it, right?.
This kit is the most affordable kit from this list, very quick to stich and suitable for beginners.
The kit includes all required materials, including a 4 inch (10 cm) wooden embroidery hoop, DMC floss, fabric, felt for backing and a cross stitch needle. .
13. Parrot Cross Stitch Kit
This parrot gives your home a color boost, the bright red feathers pop from your wall. With an 8 inch embroidery hoop (~20 cm) , this hoop is suitable for beginners and intermediate stitchers. It matches perfectly with the Toucan, Chameleon, Sloth and Panda kits you will also find on this list.
The kit includes all required materials, including a wooden embroidery hoop.
14. Glow in theDark Butterfly Cross Stitch Kit
Are you looking for a gift with special effects and loads of sweetness. Then this glow in the dark butterfly is here for you!
The pink pops from the black Aida fabric. It makes a great gift for a sweet girl.
Stitching with glow in the dark floss is a bit trickier, but some bees wax does wonders!
The kit includes a wooden embroidery hoop, glow in the dark floss, an embroidery needle and Aida fabric.
15. Sloth Cross Stitch Kit
This Sloth makes you want to take it relax. Really relax. And Cross Stitch is a perfect relaxing hobby, especially when cross stitching a sloth.
With an 8 inch embroidery hoop (~20 cm) , this hoop is suitable for beginners and intermediate stitchers. Turn your room into an urban jungle with some tropical plants and join this one with the Parrot, Chameleon, Toucan and Panda kits you will also find on this list.
The kit includes all required materials, including a wooden embroidery hoop.

16. Manneke Pis Cross Stitch Kit
Belgiums famous and tiny attraction: Manneke pis is also populair with our newsletter readers. We’ve stitched him on sparkling gold Aida fabric.
The kit is suitable for a beginner and includes an embroidery hoop, DMC embroidery floss, embroidery needle, felt and Aida fabric.
17. Classy Butterfly Cross Stitch Kit
This butterfly loves to decorate your home. It`s royal blue and orange red colors makes it a classy insect.
The kit is suitable for a beginner and includes an embroidery hoop, DMC embroidery floss, embroidery needle and Aida fabric.

18. Heart Necklace Cross Stitch Kit
This lovely necklace is a great gift for young and old. Suitable for kids from 8 years and older, this necklace is a great way to learn how to embroider. The lasercut pendant is made from durable beechwood.
The kit is suitable for a beginner and includes an the wooden heart pendant on a necklace, DMC embroidery floss, embroidery needle and felt for the backside.
Also available with dog pendant and cat pendant
19. Peacock Cross Stitch Kit
Inspired by historical Delft blue motives, this cross stitch kit blends perfectly with a delft blue collection. It is stiched on a white 28 count evenweave fabric.
The kit includes a DMC embroidery floss, embroidery needle and felt for the backside.
20. Wind Mill Cross Stitch Kit
One of our earliest designs, this windmill is still popular as travel souvenir. We were surprised to receive votes for this kit from accross the oceans. The colors make it easy to match this quick project with your delft blue ceramics collection.
The kit is suitable for a beginner and includes all materials needed to make the hoop.
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