Yes this is a kit. It is a package that contains everything to finish the picture that you desire to purchase the cross stitch for. This package contains the floss, material, and the instruction plus the needle. This cross stitch is 15 X 12 and it is done by 18 counts Aida fabric if you want to switch from 18 to 14 count you should buy an exchange Aida fabric 14 count instead of the 18 that is accompany the kit. This kit from Dimension co. and its floss had been manufactured by them. It is not DMC. If you desire to switch from this thread to dmc floss there is a chart which it tell you which no. to choose from. Have fun.