Janlynn Counted Cross Stitch Kit, The Lord's Prayer, Blue, By the yard

I changed several things: the wording to match the Bible version that I pray, the colors on the words (I did buy 2 extra from Micheal’s for it at .89 each), and some of the lettering to match my style. Also had to improvise some of the stems since I changed the words from “debts” to the longer “trespasses”.The kit is great and the threads are DMC. I’d label it “Intermediate” because there are a lot of small color changes which give it a textured look. You have to know what you’re doing at least a little bit.The bees are super cute and I will use that pattern for other things.

Normally when I get a kit I run out of thread and have to try and get the exact color at the craft store. This kit had more than enough. I have about 2 extra complete strands of thread for each color. Which was a relief because I messed up a few times and had to pull out the stitches and redo them. But it turned out perfect for my nephew! I didn't do the red French knots on the Christmas tree, I am terrible at them and struggle enough doing the others. But I found that the tree doesn't nessacarily need them. All in all, I enjoyed the project. It took me about 8 months, but that's working a full time job and taking online classes. I'm sure someone with more time on their hands can finish it sooner. I completely recommend this kit! You will not be disappointed!

I have made this particular birth announcement about 10 times now. I love the colors in the announcement. I made them for my sisters students when they or their spouse was pregnant. They were pleased with the surprise.

This stocking looked beautiful when done, but the tree pattern was so complicated. The stocking has 30+ colors and the design uses symbols. The fabric did not have any color design, so going back and forth between pattern and stitching was challenging. The font on the design was so small. I didn't try the online pattern so I could enlarge its. It took me over a month and I did a couple of hours every day.

I tend not to buy kits anymore due to poor quality materials but this was so adorable that I decided to try it. Much to my surprise, everything was of good quality with clear directions to stitch each owl figure & assemble it. It was a lot of fun to stitch & went quickly---I finished all six owls in about three weeks & have them all ready to go out at Christmas. I will absolutely order from them again!

An easy counted cross stitch project. The pattern is easily reusable for the next baby. Highly recommend.

This project came quickly, with all of the necessary items. It was easy and turned out so well! I imagine I will definitely purchase this again for other little ones. Unlike many of the birth records, this project did not take a long time to complete. Also, it requires a 5x7 frame, which is cheaper and easier to come by than some of the larger announcements. My sister-in-law was thrilled when I gave it to her.

I did find this to be a beautiful piece. However, when working on it and looking at the picture on the package of this product I came to realize the picture taken of this pattern on the front of the package is not even a completed. The brides dress and veil is supposed to be white, it's only outlined in the picture. If you look at the up close shot of their heads, her face isn't even completed. It is supposed to be according to the pattern. The product picture does not show the completed picture and is missing some of the colors. It looks super cute once done, but it won't look like what is pictured.