Tips & Inspiration

Red double-deckers, the clock on the Thames, a quiet mews with flower boxes — London has an atmosphere that lends itself perfectly to cross stitch. And at the centre of that image, almost always, is the same landmark: Big Ben. This guide covers how to stitch London, which kits are available, and who it makes a lovely gift for.

Table of contents

• Why stitch London?
• Which London kit suits you?
• Large street scene or mini motif?
• Sizes and materials
• London as a gift
• Frequently asked questions

Why stitch London?

London is a rewarding subject because it has so many recognisable elements: the Gothic towers of Westminster, Big Ben's clock face, the red of a double-decker or phone box. Those contrasts — grey stone, red accents, a blue sky — give a piece instant character.

For many people London is also a city with a story: a city break, a study year, a time you lived there. More city motifs are in travel cross stitch and wanderlust motifs.

Which London kit suits you?

We have two London designs, each with its own mood:

• Big Ben & Westminster — the iconic clock tower and Houses of Parliament on the Thames, with a red double-decker. The classic London postcard image.
• London Mews by Big Ben — an atmospheric side street with elegant cream townhouses and Big Ben at the end of the road. More intimate and cosy.

Both belong to Monuments & World Places and Cities & Streets.

Large street scene or mini motif?

• The large kit is a full street scene with lots of detail and a real feature size. Expect several evenings to weeks of work — see how long does cross stitch take?
• The mini version is part of the World Cities mini bundle: Big Ben as a small design, alongside the Eiffel Tower, the Colosseum and the Statue of Liberty. Quick to finish and ready to hang in a mini hoop. See our mini cross stitch guide.

Sizes and materials

The large London kits come in several sizes, from 20×30 cm (from €29.95) up to 50×70 cm. They're stamped canvases: the design is already on the fabric, so there's no counting. Read more in no-count stamped cross stitch. Floss, needle and instructions are included.

London as a gift

A stitched London suits:

• Lovers of British culture — from the royals to English tea.
• Someone who lived or studied there — a tangible keepsake of that time.
• Travellers — as a souvenir of a city break. See also travel cross stitch and the Travel & Adventure collection.

Get started with London

👉 The classic image: Big Ben & Westminster.
👉 Small and quick: the World Cities mini bundle.
👉 More cities: browse Cities & Streets.

Frequently asked questions

Which London cross stitch kits are available?

Two designs: Big Ben & Westminster on the Thames with a red double-decker, and an atmospheric London Mews street with Big Ben at the end. Big Ben is also a small motif in the World Cities mini bundle.

Is Big Ben suitable for beginners to stitch?

The small Big Ben motif from the mini bundle is very suitable for beginners. The large street scenes have more detail but are stamped, so you simply follow the colours on the fabric.

What sizes can you stitch London in?

The large London kits come in several sizes, from 20×30 cm up to 50×70 cm. The mini version is small and fits in a mini embroidery hoop.

Is a stitched Big Ben a good gift?

Yes, especially for lovers of London, British culture, or someone who has lived, studied or travelled there.

Can I have my own London photo stitched?

Yes. You can turn your own London photo into a cross stitch kit via our Custom Photo option.