Janlynn Counted Cross Stitch Kit, Kneeling Santa Navy

I changed several things: the wording to match the Bible version that I pray, the colors on the words (I did buy 2 extra from Micheal’s for it at .89 each), and some of the lettering to match my style. Also had to improvise some of the stems since I changed the words from “debts” to the longer “trespasses”.The kit is great and the threads are DMC. I’d label it “Intermediate” because there are a lot of small color changes which give it a textured look. You have to know what you’re doing at least a little bit.The bees are super cute and I will use that pattern for other things.

Normally when I get a kit I run out of thread and have to try and get the exact color at the craft store. This kit had more than enough. I have about 2 extra complete strands of thread for each color. Which was a relief because I messed up a few times and had to pull out the stitches and redo them. But it turned out perfect for my nephew! I didn't do the red French knots on the Christmas tree, I am terrible at them and struggle enough doing the others. But I found that the tree doesn't nessacarily need them. All in all, I enjoyed the project. It took me about 8 months, but that's working a full time job and taking online classes. I'm sure someone with more time on their hands can finish it sooner. I completely recommend this kit! You will not be disappointed!

I tend not to buy kits anymore due to poor quality materials but this was so adorable that I decided to try it. Much to my surprise, everything was of good quality with clear directions to stitch each owl figure & assemble it. It was a lot of fun to stitch & went quickly---I finished all six owls in about three weeks & have them all ready to go out at Christmas. I will absolutely order from them again!

This stocking looked beautiful when done, but the tree pattern was so complicated. The stocking has 30+ colors and the design uses symbols. The fabric did not have any color design, so going back and forth between pattern and stitching was challenging. The font on the design was so small. I didn't try the online pattern so I could enlarge its. It took me over a month and I did a couple of hours every day.

An easy counted cross stitch project. The pattern is easily reusable for the next baby. Highly recommend.

This project came quickly, with all of the necessary items. It was easy and turned out so well! I imagine I will definitely purchase this again for other little ones. Unlike many of the birth records, this project did not take a long time to complete. Also, it requires a 5x7 frame, which is cheaper and easier to come by than some of the larger announcements. My sister-in-law was thrilled when I gave it to her.

I have cocoa for breakfast every morning. I had to buy this kit. I wish I had real cocoa cups like these, they are so pretty. The kit was east and fun to workup. I recommend this kit to anyone who loves to cross stitch or just loves cocoa or both!

I am still working on this. The thread is low quality and tangles constantly. I've also had to buy more thread three times and fully expect to have to buy more before im done. It's also a bit of a struggle with the symbol legend and the instructions on different pages. The design is beautiful though and I will be doing another for my other son as well.