Review on 🧵 Printed Cross Stitch Kits: 11CT 9X9 Inch 100% Cotton - Easy Patterns for Girls Crafts - Holiday Gift - DIY Embroidery Starter Kits - DMC Stamped Cross-Stitch Supplies - Needlework Tiger and Bee by Dawn Fischer

Firstly, this is an embossed cross stitch pattern that I love so much! I hate patterns when you have to count and recount and inevitably end up having to redo half the work. The pattern is interesting and corresponds to the picture. Pretty decent size too! The only downside is that you need an extra white thread. If you follow the instructions you will end up using only 2 white threads. This is not enough to cover the green on the die cut pattern that used to represent white. I recommend at least 3 strands and you may need to go back if you feel like it's showing too much, but I've found that 3 strands gives the best coverage and has saved me from doubling back like I did in needed the front rows. So plan for the extra white thread and otherwise enjoy the beautiful pattern. Also, I know I can wash it in cold water and the pattern will likely bleed or fade. However, I'd rather add an extra thread to prevent the green dye from possibly bleeding onto my white thread (which would require me to re-sew anyway!). Most websites I've looked at don't really recommend washing stamped patterns.