The entire picture is totally covered by stitches. While a lot of folks do these designs on white aida or evenweave, I would experiment with coverage of floss and pick not only the highest count (tiniest holes and squares that I could work on VERY comfortably and choose perhaps a beige or clay color to make it easy to see (not too dark).

Use a margin to check to see if 1, 2, or 3 strands cover the best on the fabric you choose. There are no specialty stitches, just whole cross stitches. These designs always look so gorgeous. 69,600 stitches will take a while, but you will have a great picture!

Don't forget to add 3-4" to the design size for framing needs. Call customer service and they will be glad to help you get what you need to complete this masterpiece.

Hello,

I am not sure why the fabric suggestion wasn't listed before but I have added to the website now. Mystic Stitch designs are fully stitched so you can use whichever color fabric you choose :) 14ct. White Aida is the default/standard for these designs so that's what is listed on the website.

This is not a kit so the materials won't come together in big package. The pattern and the supplies are purchased separately but the supplies needed for this design are listed right underneath of the pattern on the website. So, if you choose, you can purchase the pattern, the floss and the fabric all at the same time and once the order is placed, we will gather everything up and get it shipped out to you as soon as possible :) Hope this information helps! Thank you.

~Kristi @ ECS