Dimensions Gold Collection Counted Cross Stitch 'Snowman & Friends' Personalized Christmas Stocking Kit, 18 Count White Aida, 16"

Dimensions has the most beautiful patterns! They are so fun, and I had a great time working on this stocking. I love all the different thread counts on the stitches and the different types of stitches. It’s hard to tell the texture and depth from a photo, but the end product is stunning. Some people like to fill in the white spaces or add full stitches where there is a half stitch - DON’T! Those are what give the finished product “dimensions” and make them so gorgeous. I made this stocking for a friend and it took me 15 months with a few moderate breaks in between. I would not consider myself an advanced cross stitcher. If you have patience, can make an x or / with thread, and follow a pattern, you can do this! It’s basically paint by number with thread. My friend that is an expert sewer and quilter helped me finish it, as I don’t know how to use a sewing machine. That part seems much harder to me than the cross stitching. Like most people, we did not use the backing provided. I thought the pattern was easy to read, the aida cloth was fine, but I absolutely hated the thread provided. It pulled and knotted too easily and was generally frustrating to use. I am working on my next stocking, and I bought all new DMC thread, and already it is going much smoother. One deviation, I used white mill hill beads for the snow because I struggle with French knots, and I muddled through on the animals’ eyes and I am happy with the compromise.

This stocking turned out beautiful. Very detailed It goes with my other Dimension Santa stockings really well. O had plenty of thread left over.

this is a beautiful design- I might chose a lighter color for the sky- if I had to do it over- this will take hundreds of hours-- yes hundreds- this is a legacy gift-one to treasure- and one that who ever you give it to will brag about it always- it took me a year-- glad I did it- glad its done :) a mag - with light was super helpful-- I have done about 6 stockings- this was the most time consuming- the the detail was beautiful.

This is a beautiful, advanced level kit. I have made one stocking a year for the past 5 years and I start them right away in January to be ready as Christmas gifts. I have used other brands in the past, and now will only use Dimensions. They have the best instructions and best quality floss. The amount of shading in this particular kit also makes it complex, since you are changing thread often when there are just a few Xs in one shade such as in the scarf. This kit is on 18-count Aida, meaning 18 squares per inch which is more Xs per inch than in a 16 or 14 count aida kit. Cross-stitch stockings take hundreds of hours to finish but if you love this hobby, it's relaxing and gives beautiful results. If you are more of a beginner, I recommend a Dimensions kit that uses 14 count aida. If you are not sure if counted cross stitch is for you, start with a much smaller project and see if you find it relaxing and enjoy it as a hobby.

Love the design. Threads are lesser quality than other top brands. Threads tend to twist, tangle and break.

Great stocking for my grandson

As you can see, I’m still working on this. I’ve been cross stitching for 45 years and although this will be beautiful when done, I have several insights that might help you if you’re wondering if it’s for you. For one thing, the cloth is 16 count, which means more stitches per inch. I can’t work on this without a magnifier. It’s a lot more detail and changing of thread than what I usually do. I don’t like that it changes from one thread to up to five threads. Some people may think that gives it a more dimensional look, but to me it looks lumpy. I definitely filled in the white part as it makes a big difference, and I’m going back and making the one thread stitch two because it otherwise looks threadbare. I find there is plenty of thread, just don’t run your thread all over in the back. But the thing that bothers me the most is that the colors in the picture of the kit are much lighter than the ones in the kit. The blues in the snow are especially dark and it doesn’t look terribly “snowy”. So, although I have no doubt it will be lovely when done, to my eye there is way too much changing of color, thread thickness, the blues are too dark and the pattern and cloth count challenging. Update: Project is done and I’m changing my 4 stars to 5. I’ve done many stockings since my oldest was 4, 14 stockings ago. This is my favorite. It won me a blue ribbon at the San Diego fair. It was time consuming, but I absolutely love it. So does the recipient.

I'm not finished with it yet, but it is exactly what I was expecting - very cute! For those who are criticizing - this is exactly what a counted cross stitch kit is. It's not hard, but it takes a very long time to complete. Nothing is printed on the fabric - you count everything following the directions. The fact that nothing is printed on the fabric makes it easy to make changes. I often change colors. For this one, I don't understand the limbs of the bottom bear, so I am removing the large feet and putting a gift to the right, where the foot is. Counted Cross stitch is a hobby, not a quick kit. Take your time and enjoy it. I am!

Beautiful kit, just what I was looking for. Everything needed to create the stocking and beautiful colours. Definitely recommend.

Super chaussette de noel en broderie Rien a dire

This project took me about 5.5 months to complete, while working. The final product looks amazing. Once I do include a nap and put the backing onto it, the finished product will be great. Instructions are easy to read. This was my second ever cross stitch project done. The picture is true to the finished product. I am always use the amount of fabric needed. I still have some remaining that vould be used for a second project; however I will probably need to go buy some extra materials. Based on previous experience, I will iron the final product before sowing the back to it. This helps with removing all the embroidery marks.

Buenos hilos y tela. Una vez hecho ,queda precioso. Parece pintado

Spedizione e consegna veloce e accurata il prodotto fantastico