Dimensions 13666 Counted Cross Stitch Victorian Charm, Multi-Colour

I admit, I am not a cross stitch expert. I have done a couple of simple pieces and I'm ok with the basics. I can follow a printed pattern and make neat crosses and edging. I can finish the thread well so the back looks neat. What I don't have is a lot of experience but I wanted a statement piece. Something worth hanging on the all and saying "I made this!"So I bought this Victorian house cross stitch. It comes packed in a 12" clear plastic bag with the dark blue cloth and ready sorted coloured thread. The pattern is printed out in black and white and is easy and clear to see what colour goes where. It would have been easier to have it ready printed on the cloth but the edging and highlights and other detail shown on the counted pattern make it worth it.The actual stitching is mostly very straightforward. There are single and double thickness stitches and lots of blocks of the same colour which makes progress rapid. I am part way through right now and I will update the review when it is finished but I can say already that it is a worthwhile piece and very attractive. The lights and cats in the windows add a lot of character to the picture and there is lots to discover.

This is really lovely and so hard. 16 count is not easy to do but it did make me go and get my eyes tested and some new specs. I can only do it a little at a time as it is very complicated. Not for the inexperienced stitcher. A great project and now I have spent some time doing it can see my efforts paying off. Dimensions have a habit of mixing threads - which I do not personally like - just use a shade so messy putting two together. They also attached the threads to the card and I have started to move these to the card with holes and label up myself - especially for the mixed threads. Will be lovely when finished but going to take some time.

Nice looking kit. Due to the small stitches and the size of the kit it did take quite a while to complete. Would recommend a floor or lap stand due to the size. Also not enough black in the kit and a blueish colour. Had to use left over thread from other kits and even buy some more before the end.

Cannot wait to start this crossstich

Always quality from dimensions kits

This was just the challenge I needed, a fairly experienced cross-stitcher. I needed an extra light over it as it's quite small but really enjoyed stitching it. Had it framed and it looks like a piece of art on the wall. Would recommend for someone looking for a challenge.

Bought as gift so will update. Fast delivery can't wait for it to be completed so I can see finished item as picture is lovely.An update on completed cross stitch my niece loved it and it looks great a good buy

Nice kit. Still sewing and cotton frays a bit bit overall pleased with it.

Attention ce n’est pas pour les débutants !En revanche très jolie

Wunderschönes Motiv, endlich ist es fertig und kann gerahmt werden. Der dunkelblaue Stoff ist eine Herausforderung für die Augen, aber mit Vergrößerungsbrille ging es ganz gut. Nicht mehr so gut wie früher ist die Qualität des Stickgarns. Es verzwirbelt und verknotet sich leicht.

Llegaba en perfecto estado

This pattern is beautiful and I'm really enjoying stitching it. The stitches are quite small so I recommend a magnifying lamp, it has really made my stitching sessions so much more comfortable. I can't wait to finish this project and hang it up!

Per amanti di punto croce, è molto bello, molto faticoso, stanca la vista, ma mi da soddisfazione a fare.. ci metterò due anni per finire, ma valsa la pena..