🐶 Learn-A-Craft Perky Puppy X-Stitch Kit, 3x3 Dimensions Review

Love this little kit. This was my first attempt at cross stitch and it took me about 5 hours to finish. He is very small. I will hang it over my puppies waterers.

I bought this kit because I was considering cross stitch as a new hobby and wanted to try it to see if I liked it. The pattern and embroidery instructions are clear, but since the article is clearly aimed at beginners, I think it should also include some tips for tying off the thread once you're done (my knots ended up looking pretty ugly). Otherwise I think the set is very good and I had a lot of fun embroidering this puppy.

A friend of mine suggested trying cross stitch after I complained about stress at work. I found this baby and I haven't stopped sewing since! Where has it been all my life!? This was my first attempt so I was very happy that everything I needed was included. I was a little overwhelmed at first, but after realizing that this is a set for ages 8+ I was determined to finish it. Since this was my first attempt, I may have used too many ropes because I ran out of blues, pinks, and browns. I wasn't…

Dimensions is quickly becoming my go-to source for learning new crafts; they make the job easier. There are enough illustrations for everything, as well as well-written text instructions. The included hoop serves as a cute frame when the pup is ready. The diagram clearly shows where each row of purl stitches begins and ends (a method that was my bane until this kit). Threads are stored in an organizer where each thread is marked with a color code number. This seems to be true for all dimension…