Bothy Threads Cross Stitch Kit - Love Blossoms

Overall very happy with this design. It’s beautiful and quite breathtaking now it’s framed and ready for it’s new owners.I didn’t use the material provided as I prefer to work on linen. This had an adverse effect on the lace the places sewn weren’t big enough so I had to improvise.The only bug bear I had was the metallic thread was a blinking nightmare to use! Short strands prevented it from fraying and knotting.Lots of silk left over very generous with materials.I also didn’t like using brown to outline everything didn’t feel it did the picture the justice it deserved so I used a dark grey.Beads and small plastic flowers fiddly but all done in 5 hours in between juggling two young children.Thankyou bothy I like your designs 😁

Very good buy

It's very pretty, the design is simple enough and the threads and needles all provided. I found the fact that I ahd to trim and stick together the chart a bit of a pain but it is easy to follow, very clear, the instructions that came with are clear too. The only reason I didn't give it 5 stars was the silver metallic thread that the trunk and branches of the tree are stitched out of, it is awful, you ahve to really careful not to pull it too tight on your needle or it frays it and then it starts to break down and you can't pull it through the holes in the fabric. If I was doing another I would substitute the metalic thread with a silver grey standard silk.

This is quite an intricate design with lots of small patterns but there were only full stitches which made it easier. I found the outlining took nearly as long as the full stitches but was really worth it. I didn’t use the flower cut outs as I thought the finished picture didn’t need them. The beads were intricate but bought another dimension to the picture. Like some other reviewers I didn’t like using the metallic thread however it looked nice and I had a grey frame which complimented it beautifully. Would recommend this kit but don’t expect to do it quickly - I ended up with some very late nights to get it finished for a wedding - but it was well worth it.

This is a beautiful kit and perfect for a couple about to get married . I am struggling with the metallic thread but I suspect it is my lack of skill .I would recommend this for an experienced cross stitcher . I may have to abandon mine .

This is a beautiful kit with the best instructions I have ever seen in a cross stitch kit. The kit should have got 5 stars from me however it uses metallic thread for the tree and I found this is frustrating to work with as it tangled and snagged a lot.

Lovely cross stitch, good colour of threads and plenty of patterns (with and without the back stitching). The only reason for 4* is the needle, its cheap! The eye isn't finished properly so it catches the silks! but with the metallic threads it cuts through them (very annoying!), so had to buy another needle.

Very quick delivery . The patterns with the needle work are large and very clear, easy to see and read . Threads are already organise on thread card with cross stitch symbols . No 1/2 or 1/4 stitches