Kids love to create. You just have to persuade them, in the words of the old TV show, to turn off the television set and go and do something less boring instead! With the launch of the new Anchor 1st kit range that task is made simple.

Anchor 1st kits cover three different techniques – cross stitch, long stitch and tapestry. Each kit comes with child-friendly instructions and everything you need to create the funky pictures, which when completed can be framed and admired.

The designs are really colourful and fun and with 18 pictures to choose from, boys and girls are going to love these. Girls’ favourites will include the Russian doll, the cupcake and the princess; and boys will love the VW camper van, and the monsters and robots.

To encourage your kids to be creative we are inviting you to send us pictures of your completed kits, and we will show you the best on our website. Please send your happy pictures to: anchor1stkit@coats.com

Retailing at just under £6, these kits make great gifts for youngsters. It will keep them quiet for hours and best of all, it’s something nice you can do together.