Whether it’s in the countryside or in the garden, the poppy is one of Britain’s favourite flowers. A bold splash of colour wherever you are, you can see why they are so very loved…

Our free cross stitch chart has got great detail and shading. Try stitching it in Anchor stranded cotton and framing it. If you’re feeling more adventurous, why not stitch it on linen and frame it with gingham to make a country style cushion.