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Cross Stitch Kit (Portrait Box)
This introductory kit contains all the basics to get you started at cross-stitching immediately, along with a side of snark.
Includes:
- A 48-page booklet with detailed instructions, with pictures, on 14 snarky cross-stitch patterns for bookmarks, frameable signs, a baby bib, and more!
- Supplies to get you started on projects: Aida cloth, stitching needles, 10 floss colors, a 48-page booklet, and a needle threader.
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marwan tabbara
Reviewed in the United States on September 13, 2024
Good
J. R.
Reviewed in the United States on September 14, 2023
I do all kinds of tired crafting. Crochet, knit, embroidery and cross stitch (aka: CS, for rest of review).I learned CS at 8 years old and many decades later (don’t ask how many) I still find joy in it. So, when one of my kids asked to learn one of my crafts, I chose CS because of how simple it was. Once he finished the project I designed for him, he wanted something with a bit more challenge that would be “funny”.I didn’t have the time to create a new pattern for him, so I bought this, since it had 14 patterns, said it was snarky and had a high star rating.However, it was not a good purchase at all. The floss was cheap and tangled easily, and most the patterns were for bookmarks.All letters were block letters (pics above) no difference in the alphabet design for any of the patterns, really, aside from the letters being single or doubled lined to make a word bigger.The ones that have borders were basic (ex: a line border with a very basic daisy in the corner, (pictured above).Only a few patterns are able to be displayed and what’s written on them is kind of…odd? Ex:1. “We don’t call the cops with a police hat3. “I’m married and I live with my mistakes”So very much a particular set of taste.The other patterns are 5 bookmarks, a bib, luggage tag, hand towel and a top for a jar (which I didn’t even know was a thing you could do…so I guess I learned something).The Aida supplied would not cover the projects in this book, there is nothing in the kit to separate the colors of floss with and if it’s a “complete kit” shouldn’t there be a bib, hand towel and jar top in it? (Or whatever you would CS on for a jar top?).I admit, I haven’t done any of the patterns, but just by looking, I know there isn’t enough Aida.I took out some of the floss and separated it, and it kept knotting up, just pulling it apart.I did a few stitches in the corner of the CS I am working on and it kept knotting up while stitching as well, so after 4 st, I cut it and pulled it out, because frustration was building VERY quick.Definitely would not recommend.If you want to learn how to CS, EVERY Walmart has a spot in their craft section with all you need to CS a pattern from a few inches big, to a 5x7. All under $5 and clear instructions.If you’re a seasoned CS, and looking for ideas, there are books and websites with a bunch. A lot even for free.Materials, well you can but Aida by the roll here on Amazon and huge bills of good quality floss.Just don’t buy this. You’ll be disappointed.CS, as with any crafting project, should be relaxing, and cause joy as you watch your work come together. Not aggravation and frustration (seriously, the floss it that bad…I promise. I’m not just being a floss snob).
BSews
Reviewed in the United States on March 4, 2023
My daughter is very happy with this kit.
Wavemaker
Reviewed in Canada on December 3, 2023
Never have done this type of thing, but now I have, so can check it off my bucket list
Heather
Reviewed in the United States on January 25, 2022
I received this as a Christmas gift and I loved it! But then, I ran into some issues. First, the sign I chose says it needs the grey and red in 2 strands. The symbols on the pattern are for black and red though. I had already completed the border in gray so I just left it that way. It took about half of the gray floss for the border. I switched to black for the words but I’m only halfway done with the words and out of black. If I had used black for both the border and the words, I would need twice as much as it came with. There is enough material to make the one sign and maybe a couple bookmarks. It’s fraying a lot on the edges in comparison to other cloths that I’ve used. Another issue that I came across was symmetry. I’m a bit of a perfectionist but the spaces in a word aren’t consistent and the letters are not symmetrical. The letter O has on stitch on the right column and 7 on the opposite column. I just counted stitches and modified it to be what I wanted.
Leslie
Reviewed in Canada on June 5, 2021
Only comes with enough fabric to make 1 sign and maybe 2 bookmarks and doesn't come with enough thread to complete a sign as I'm now out of black thread. Very disappointing.
Ashley
Reviewed in the United States on February 8, 2021
I got this as a gift for Chritmas. Its got great and easy patterns. My only issue is the thread that comes with it. It is terrible quality. Its very quick to "fuzz" up and often times, my set only had 5 threads in a 6 count thread. Otherwise great product.
Elisa
Reviewed in the United States on February 14, 2021
I got this for my mother as a joke. It made her cry and pray for my soul...so, if your mom started Bible study in the last year do NOT get her this. (Nothing against Bible study...but she DID have a better sense of humor a few years ago) #jesustoldjokes #wecanlaughandgotoheaven#jokesonyouimalreadysaved
Danielle
Reviewed in the United States on October 27, 2021
This is not at all what you would think it is. Very disappointed.
Alicia
Reviewed in the United States on April 3, 2021
I did my first cross stitch project ever just using this book! Super fun!
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