Maydear Custom Hoodie for Men & Women – Unisex Pullover Sweatshirt Personalized with Photo, Logo or Text

This bookmark kit is so lovely. It's on 18ct fabric, so not for the faint of heart. The kit includes a single canvas with all 4 bookmarks together along with a legend, 62 colors of 6 ply embroidery floss, 2 needles, 4 pieces of branded heavy cardstock for the bookmark backing, detailed instructions on how to make the bookmarks (including photos of how to do the stitching around edges of the bookmarks), and a full color glossy photo with a slightly different legend. The legend on the full color glossy photo is very useful. It includes the number that corresponds to the floss cards, the corresponding DMC number, the solid color used on the material, and the symbol used on the glossy photo. The legend on the material shows the thread number, the solid color as shown on the material, and the DMC number. The material itself uses only the solid colors (no symbols), so what you see right out of the package are these beautiful scenes with the appropriate colors. I didn't see any mention in the kit of soaking the fabric afterwards, but these are so pretty as is, I'm have tempted not to cross stitch them at all. The listing does indicate "Simply soak the fabric for half an hour", but then again it refers in 2 places to it being 11ct. This is probably a cut a paste error. Usually you would soak a stamped cross stitch project upon completion when the kit uses all manor of colors that are drastically different from the corresponding thread color. Hmmm. Maybe you could get away without stitching them at all??? But I digress. The glossy photo has the symbols as indicated on that legend. The idea is that if you are having trouble figuring out which color to use where, you can refer to the glossy copy to help you make that distinction. My only downside is that I wish that the glossy copy showed the bookmarks in a larger size. Enlarging the copy makes some of the "white symbols on a dark color" still too difficult to read. For these situations, I'll rely more on the color legend on the material. Either way, it's still a stunning kit by Maydear.

Beautiful design and excellent quality. The colors are vibrant, the details are clear, and the final result is stunning. It took time and patience, but the end result was completely worth it. I’m very satisfied and would definitely recommend it.

I enjoy doing something to keep my hands busy while watching tv or sitting in on long zoom meetings where I have to pay attention, but don’t need to take notes. I decided on a whim to try cross stitch, and really liked the look of the cute parrots on the line from this series. I received it quickly and it does come with everything you need! Here are a few things: 1. The “instructions” require you to know at least a few things about cross stitch to interpret. I recommend watching a few videos, just search for “beginner pre-printed cross-stitch.” Then the instructions make a lot more sense! 2. There is MORE than enough thread for the project (I have a lot left over). On the front of the package is a code (in this case 11CT 3 strands) which indicates the number of threads you use while stitching (in this case 3, the 11CT refers to the fineness of the fabric and therefore the number of crosses you can do per inch, bigger numbers mean smaller stitches, which are harder). Each piece of “floss” is made up of 6 threads (or “strands”), so you have to separate out three of them with which to thread your needle. If you try to use the whole floss (or even worse try to use three of them) you won’t be able to thread your needle, and you’ll quickly run out of thread. If you do run out it is easy to find more since they use a standard code for each color. 3. The one thing that doesn’t come in the kit that is super helpful is a needle threader. You can get one on Amazon or even your local grocery store. They are cheap! 4. The colors printed on the cloth are very bright, which helps make stitching easy, and reduce the amount of attention you have to pay while doing it. They do show through the stitching somewhat, but I haven’t washed them out yet. There are clear instructions for how to wash out the printing. 5. You’ll learn this from the videos, but make sure all your stitches are the same as this makes a big difference in how the pattern looks in the end. I accidentally did one row backwards and it stuck out like a sore thumb, and I ended up picking it out and doing it again. Really all of this I learned from the videos, but the result makes me feel very professional!. This project is taking me many hours, and I am really enjoying it! I’m planning to buy some more kits, and recommend you do too!

Bunny in bag - While the end result is pretty, there are a few areas that fell short of expectations. The colors differ from those advertised, which was quite disappointing. Additionally, the instructions for backstitching could be improved - many of these were in between weaves which made it difficult to follow. The thread quality was not the best either. Sea in bottle - I was really excited about this one and it looks pretty 😍 the backstitch was however the hard part because of which I took it slow.

I loved working on this. I didn’t change any of the colors, and I used only included materials. The Aida cloth was nice and stiff, which is perfect for a large piece like this. I chose to roll mine to where I was working and hold the roll in one hand while stitching with the other. It kept it manageable and made it easy to work with. The instructions are very clear, and the included pattern key is easy to read to show which colors to use. Even if you lost the instructions pages, the Aida cloth literally has a key printed on the sides of it, showing which symbol corresponds to which number of thread. There is plenty of thread. I have quite a bit leftover. Make sure you’re following directions to divide each thread into the appropriate number strands, based on stitch. I always find it helps to hold the thread up so it is hanging while splitting it, so the end can spin freely while being separated. It helps to prevent tangles. All in all, I am very happy. All that’s left is to wash it to let the water-soluble ink dissolve, iron it gently, and frame it!

Poor, fraying floss. Could be old, or low quality. 60 colors needed for this small project, so I used the floss provided anyways.

Articolo molto bello purtroppo non adatto alle mie capacità

Though I have received the product but it’s a mismatch as in the form of colour combination. Though it’s beautiful but the printed cloth doesn’t matches the maydear instruction booklet. The shades provided also don’t match to the printed cloth. I was waiting for this product eagerly but disappointed since I’m unable to match all 3 ie the printed cloth, the booklet and the threads provided. I would be greatful if this can be replaced with a synchronised material. Regards Jaya

I'm starting to do it and it seems very easy to follow the given pattern hope i can finish it.

I love cross stitch but am having a hard time concentrating lately, and this stamped kit lets me stitch with ease. Highly recommend.