FREEBLOSS 6 Set Cross Stitch Bookmark Kit - Cute Stamped Embroidery Bookmarks with Instructions - 8''x2.4''

This cross stitch bookmark kit is great. I haven’t cross stitched in years and the pattern was easy to follow. I would say that the colors needed for each bookmark needs to be a little more clear as not all areas of the design were clearly indicated. However, it wasn’t too hard to figure out on my own. This was a cute project and easy enough for someone like me who hasn’t cross stitched in years.

Easy to use, haven’t dissolved pattern yet so waiting to see how that goes. Directions easy and colors labeled well just don’t forget to split your threads into 2 sets of three strands each (normal cross stitch practice though it seems it’s not in the directions)

I've almost completed this project and there's a lot that I like about it, but also some things that could be improved.The good:- very simple project with cute designs- came with everything needed, including full skeins of floss- colors were labeled, and some were pre-cut lengths- The pre-printed colors on the bookmarks were volant and easy to seeThe less-good:- some of the colors were not precut, and i think consistency would have been nice (all full lengths, or all pre-cut lengths)- The color chart was faded on arrival- they only labeled one spot of each pattern with its color, meaning you have to cross reference where else it will be used on faded paper- some colors were not listed on the final pattern - this was easy to assume what colors were needed, but for a beginner could have been confusing- The size is a little large for bookmarks, in my opinion, but this is a very minor complaint and did not effect my review - just a heads up.Notes:- With the size of the bookmarks, I recommend using 3 strands of floss. I did not come close to running out even using more floors like this.- I changed the color suggested for the borders, as bright orange did not aesthetically look nice with them - I chose a deep magenta from my personal floss collection- though the floss is not DMC, it did use the same label numbers, so the thread is very easy to match up to DMC if preferred.

The patterns are super cute. The color shading on the charts is often too light to tell it's even there. No instructions. Charts would be better if symbols were used to show the different colors on each figure in each pattern. Color placement is very vague. No instructions on how many threads to use for stitching and outlining.

Bookmarks are super simple to cross-stitch. The only bummer is that one color is used much more than the others and you don’t get enough floss to finish that color. I’d love to find out how to get more!

This is a fantastic kit for beginners. It is super easy to use and includes quality materials.

I love the idea of these bookmarks, but the directions are just awful. You get a half sheet of paper that looks like it was printed on a dieing inkjet with instructions on how to stitch. Fortunately, I'm not a complete novice so I really didn't need those. BUT, the printed keys for the bookmarks are just as bad. The patterns for all six book marks is on one half sheet of paper also printed with the same dieing inkjet. Each pattern is only slightly larger than my finger. It's also printed in the same shades as the floss, so when there's 3 shades of gray right next to each other it's really hard to tell where it changes color. But it's a stamped kit so no big deal, right? Weeell.... The canvas is also printed in the same colors as the floss and it's also very faint in places. And each individual bookmark doesn't have a color key for that project printed on it as stamped bookmark projects I've bought elsewhere have. You have to guess which floss to use based on the tiny, blurry color key on the half sheet of paper.But I really love what the pattern is supposed to be so I kept it and I'm struggling through it. Don't buy this unless 1) you really love the patterns, 2) you already have at least basic stitching down, 3) you're okay with flying by the seat of your pants on color choice, and 4) you have really, really good eyesight.

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