DimensionsNeedlecrafts Dimensions Holiday Glow Stocking Counted Cross Stitch Kit, 70-08952

I've used dimensions kits before and they are always lovely quality. This kit has lots of half cross stitches (all the blue background and shading is half stitch) so it builds up quickly. As I want to make a useable stocking rather than just a decorative piece I line mine and use a fabric backing rather than the felt provided but that is an easy substitution to do once your kit is sewn and that is orsonal choice on my part rather than a criticism. I would recommend dimensions kits as they use good quality threads and fabric as well as having detailed clear instructions.

It was good to do. But...nowhere near enough threads, and I didnt have to.oull any out either, so not enough from the start. All other kits form different manufacturer state that they will send extra thread if required. Instructions state to contact them if run out if thread as they are their own and others dont match. I contacted them and they sent me a chart with DMC and Anchor comparables!! Not at all.impressed. especially as one was nowhere near a match and it's in a really obvious place, and also 2 different colours have the same comparable number yet nothing alike. The person I gave it to was none the wiser but I was and very disappointed.

I’m part way through stitching this. I’m enjoying the bright colours and love the design.I’m not overly keen on having to decide where each colour is meant to start and stop. The printed on the canvas is not straight at the top of the design so I’ve had to improvise. Hopefully once it’s complete no one will notice or care.I do love the feel of the fabric created but having to use 6 strands of thread can make it tricky to get all stitches perfectly flat.

I love this kit and thoroughly enjoyed completing it for my son for use at Christmas. It comes with plenty of thread in lovely bright colours so there is no need to worry that you'll run out before you've finished. I even managed to design a stocking for my daughter and use what was left of the threads to sew that as well.The only down side is that the threads have been specially sued for the kit and are not Anchor or DMC colours so, if you wanted to do a second stocking from the chart, you might have to alter the colour scheme slightly using threads more readily available.I also, could not work out how to actually make this into a sticking using the felt provided so I bought a stocking and stitched the design onto it instead.A lovely fun design with a good, clear guide at a good price.

I received very promptly. I have done several of these stockings from Dimensions and have enjoyed doing them. The finished product is great. My grandchildren love them.The only downside to this one is that he chart is smaller than the others have been & is quite difficult to see the different keys. I will still continue to do the ones from Dimensions though as I do prefer them.