🧵 Janlynn 80-0481 Noel Counted Cross Stitch Kit - 14 Count, 14-1/4"x 7" Dimensions Review

I am very disappointed in the way they packaged the thread - the docs say it is in the same order as it is on the sheet but I promise you it is not . Figuring out if I'm putting the right color in the right place will be difficult.

This was a more complex project that required a lot of concentration. What made it difficult was that the pattern was on both the front and back of the same page, so I gave it four stars. It split down the middle into a white dove and an "o" wreath - the hardest part of the project. The framed product is great - definitely 5 stars - and I'm very proud to display it. It was helpful but difficult at times.

REALLY great when you're done. I adjusted a few of the edges (especially on the birds to round them out) and added red beads to each center of the red ball, but overall it turned out to be a very nice arrangement. The BIGGEST problem I had was running out of thread. I had to take 2 extra blacks and one from almost all greens, one from reds and I think one or two others. So keep that in mind as you sew. Otherwise it's been a fun couple of months and a great Christmas present :)

I received this set today and am very happy with the design chart and I think it will be nice when sewn together but the Aida fabric that comes with it is not very good quality and not big enough to give me a 2 inch margin after I finish sewing the piece so I will use my own fabric. I think it will look better on linen anyway. The thread is sorted but not labeled or numbered so I have to figure it out in good light and mark it myself. I wish it was just a custom table and I could use my own…