Dimensions Counted Cross Stitch 'Stack of Critters' Personalized Christmas Stocking Kit, 16"

I have used many Dimensions stocking patterns. Actually I have almost all they have available. The pattern is easy to read and all materials needed.

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.

Purchased this so that I had all year to work on for my newest grandchild fir his 1st Christmas

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.

I just plain had fun making this for my grandson

This like others was found damaged in shipping then plus too several times I found rips in the package after the seller shipping then plus as well it was new when it was ship but damaged in transition then carriers and much more then left it then I was not happy then I was like want to return to replace then I never did because someone else grabbed it then it was like garbage to there eyes and took away from me my freedom and my therapy and this and others I want to do are my therapy and I focus on this

It has easy to follow instructions. Especially if you have never done cross stitch before. The threads are a little difficult to get off of cardboard and there was barely enough of some colors. It’s a great kit but would recommend that they add a little more embroidery floss with certain colors that are used a lot.

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.

I've had a lot of fun making this cross stitch, at times I found it quite difficult to sew with 3 and 4 threads - this slowed me down significantly. I've purchased some red material to make the stocking back instead of using the white felt provided and some white material for lining. I have been cross stitching for years but this is my first year attempting stockings. I recommend giving this a try, the characters are so cute!! The pattern is easy to follow, but first time sewers might find the 3 and 4 thread sections frustrating.

I received very promptly. I have done several of these stockings from Dimensions and have enjoyed doing them. The finished product is great. My grandchildren love them.The only downside to this one is that he chart is smaller than the others have been & is quite difficult to see the different keys. I will still continue to do the ones from Dimensions though as I do prefer them.

Kit comes with great instructions. Embroidery floss is nicely organized with colours easily identifiable. Chart is well done, but a little small for me eyes, however easily remedied by photocopying an enlarged image.

Wie immer ein tolles Set! Für andere Stickerinnen der Tipp falls das Stickgarn zu knapp wird: Dimensions hat eigene Farbmummern. In den USA werden meist DMC Farben verwendet in Europa Anchor. Also mit der Suchmaschine 3x suchen und man kann das Garn nachkaufen- ist allerdings bei fehlerfreien sticken nicht notwendig, es liegt genug bei! Am besten stickt man das Zählmuster mit einem magnetischem Vergrösserungslineal, damit zählt man am schnellsten und behält die Übersicht!Sobald ich mit dem letzten Set fertig bin, werde ich mit diesem Set anfangen!

Total hübschLeider recht lange Lieferzeit - also bald genug bestellenAber eine super schöne GeschenkideeDie arbeit lohnt sich