Dimensions Needlecrafts Counted Cross Stitch, I Don't Do Mornings

I am a beginner and this was my first project using evenweave (sailcloth specifically) rather than aida. I was nervous about keeping my stitches tidy but it turned out wonderful.If you are a novice like me (this was only my 3rd project ever) there is a confusing point in the directions where it said "the ends of the crosses do not meet." That refers to the little Xs on the plan but on your actual fabric, the corners of the Xs should share the same holes.I did refer to YouTube videos for tutorials on satin/stem stitching and French knots. I almost ran out of dark pink floss because I chose to backstitch around the satin stitched circles but had JUST enough.One tip on the French knots - trying to pull through 6 strands of floss was hard and frustrating. I switched to 3 strands and wrapped the floss around twice (rather than once) to make the knot and got the same effect with less trouble.Amazon uses this listing for multiple designs so I wanted to specify that this particular kit is printed, meaning the design doesn't wash off. The blue shading and words in the middle are all left printed/unstitched. The project went much faster than I expected bc I didn't have to stitch the entire thing.This is an excellent value and made a beautiful, inexpensive gift for my mom coupled with a $10 frame! I'm definitely going to buy more Dimensions kits in the future.

Pattern is great and easy to follow. It's really cute, I'm not going to lie. However, everything else is a bigger headache than it's worth. First of all, I couldn't even use the needle that came with the kit. The hole to feed my thread through was completely closed shut. I had to use my needle from a previous project I finished. Secondly, the thread in this kit is the WORST I've ever dealt with. I'm actually surprised I haven't ran out of any colors I've used so far. It is so hard to get knots out if it happens to get tangled and good luck pulling the strands apart to start. If you want to spend the money to buy all of your own supplies anyway, this is the kit for you!

I have had good experiences with Dimensions kits in the past, but not so much with this one. The pattern is pretty and the instructions are easy enough to follow. But they have gone to a very low quality thread in this one. It is much stiffer than the normal DMC thread I usually use, and much more prone to tangling while I'm stitching. For my next project I switched to buying a pattern only and obtaining true DMC thread on my own instead of a pre-made kit.

Very fun. Very easy. Finished it within a couple of weeks with just working on it in the evening. It would be great for beginners! The insructions are very easy to understand. I personally love Dimensions Needlecrafts. I highly recommended the brand. Everything by them is well done. It came with clear instructions and even instructions on how to frame it. And it includes the all of the string. It comes assorted for you. I framed mine and put it in my kitchen.

I bought this for my 11 year old daughter as a first time cross stitch project. I was worried it might be too difficult,but she got the hang of it quickly and doesn't want to out it down. I'm very excited with this purchase, and can't wait to find more projects for her to work on.

So I just finished this for a friend. I LOVE IT!! And so does she. I usually do bigger projects, so it was nice to do a smaller one. Just really impressed with the finished product.

can't wait to get started on it. I'm putting together a quilt made of cross stitched quotes. this one is so very perfect I wish they had more in this style. Very colorful and a good side to make into a quilting square.

Bought this as a type of "Therapy" for my wife because she has really bad anxiety. Doing this helps her focus on something and calms her down, plus she is always so proud when she finishes one. This is nice and simple and can even be done by someone who has never stitched before. She even had left over string. The pattern was well printed on there and the directions were pretty simple. Great for someone who needs a little distraction from life.

The instructions are almost impossible to follow. It took 3 people 30 minutes together to figure out one stitch.

Too small but very pretty

soooo cute

As disrobed , bought it for a present.

The stamped stitches were so big, you can see material between them, very sloppy looking ,I couldn't finish and had to keep pulling stitches out.

thank you

This will be a gift for Christmas so I m working on the design now.

ThanksI am happywith thisproduct

Easy and turned out so cute for my Baby Grandson.

Very nice kit with everything needed to complete the project. Love the message "It's all about the journey"!