Darice Dimensions 'Illustrated USA' Patriotic 50 States Counted Cross Stitch Kit, 14 Count White Aida Cloth, 14" x 10", Red

thread was marked instead of guessing

I bought this as my first cross stitch. The pattern is more intermediate level. It requires you to know some embroidery techniques, like French not. It was also larger then I expected. Expect it to be a project you will being working on for the next couple months. I'm going to work through it slowly. Otherwise was the pattern is easy to read and the Instructions clear.All materials provided seem good quality. It does not come with a hoop, to make sure to pick one up to go with this pattern.

Although this one was quite large, I find this one fun to do, because it wasn't the same color or pattern over and over again. I'd say the only way this would be for beginners is if you grid out the cloth, otherwise, you might get lost on which state or section you're working on. But otherwise, fun to do while watching some TV.

I’m only about 40% through with it but I do a little each day. I love it and can’t wait finish. My only issue is that the string could have been better organized and more of it. I have a feeling I will run out and need to order more. I also found it weird that in some states the tan color blends in with the US outline color.But overall I’m really happy with it and can’t wait to finish and frame it.

Very easy to follow instructions. No weird stitches. Has more than enough thread. Looks excellent in a frame when completed. Purchased several for gifts when completed.

This was fun to work on

Easy to follow and love the organized thread card. I wanted to change it a bit to personalize it more for my decor, so I bought 2 shades of orange, and chose some of the pink items in the design to make orange. It now ties into our decor in our travel trailer perfectly

I’m not at all happy with the thread. It continually clumps up even after using beeswax. Extremely frustrating. I feel that the thread is inferior to DMC etc.