The kit only includes the materials required to work this design because the pattern and instructions have been published in Embroidery & Cross Stitch Vol. 12 No.5 (back issues are available from Express Publications in Australia - free call for back issues is 1800 801 647). The background is red Dupion silk. The simple tree shape is outlined with two rows of gilt pearl purl, the inside row being overstretched. The inside triangular shape is outlined with the exquisite gilt milliary thread. On top of the Christmas tree is a shimmering star created with chips of gilt bright check purl. The Christmas ornaments are worked in a variety of gold work techniques: laid work using gilt twist and check thread with centres of gilt bright check purl loops, spangle work with gilt bright check purls and surface stitching using gilt tambour thread. The inside triangle is filled with diagonal lines of crinkled gilt broad and narrow plate with a scattering of gilt bright check purls in between. The trunk of the Christmas tree is worked in burden stitch using gilt smooth purls. This is truly a festive piece and is an excellent piece for the beginner. Consider working this design to give away as a Christmas present as well as working one for your own home.