Product Reviews:See what folks are saying!

These are latest project reviews from ECS members who shared their thoughts and opinions on their projects. Many also included their own pictures and photographs. We invite you to check them out! Like what you see? Have something to add? Feel free to add your comments!
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Love Sue Hillis' 8x10 designs!
Cute holiday-themed 9-box design. Color list was simple. Cat whiskers were a struggle, but gave him some character. I opted to leave the eyes off the bat since I'm not confident in French knots yet. Cute, not scary!
Easy
by Andria, from California on 10/18/2026.
16837
Great colors!
An easy pattern with plenty of backstitch, but that's what stands out the best. DMC 4000 was hard to find in stores but ECS came to the rescue! Order 2-3 so you have plenty for stitching and extra for your stash.
Easy
by Andria, from California on 10/18/2026.
16836
Great gift for a teacher!
A fun, easy stitch. Agree that an extra skein of 725 may be needed. Before wash, iron and framing, my finish is shown.
Easy
by Andria, from California on 10/18/2026.
16835
Love it
I will be donating this stocking to a child that may not otherwise have a Christmas. I will be making another one for me.
Average
by Bonnie, from New Jersey on 10/17/2026.
16834
Buyer Beware!
This pattern is only the 'Christmas Carol' lettering and flourish immediately above and below the writing. The picture online and on the one sheet pattern both look deceptively like the entire piece is detailed cross stitch. I couldn't have been more disappointed when I received it. Given the price, I fully expected it to be everything shown within the frame.
by Mark, from Illinois on 10/9/2026.
16833
Christmas Moon
I enjoyed stitching this very much. I used 14 count Aida and used the colors suggested. Count your stitches carefully. It is very colorful and easy to do.
Easy
by Mary Lou, from New York on 10/4/2026.
16832
Beautiful but no color chart
This is a beautiful picture as shown but there is not a color chart. You just have to search or guess the colors. It's such a cute picture that I'm willing to do the search.
Average
by Brenda, from Texas on 9/25/2026.
16830
Artecy's realism
Every pattern of this designer is hard to do in terms of constant color changes. But the beauty is that! The subtlety is exquisite. All my floral ones, bird ones, and fruits have been thought to be paintings.
Average
by J, from Oregon on 9/11/2026.
16829
Not Up To Par
I found the floss splitting, unraveling when I tried to thread the needle. The instructions were somewhat confusing
Average
by Alicia, from California on 9/7/2026.
16828
So colorful and fun
This is a beautifully designed pattern with lovely colors and just plain fun to sew. It’s not meant for beginners but doesn’t have too many challenges…just the right amount. Thank you for this beauty,
Difficult
by Judith, from California on 9/7/2026.
16827
Stitch Count by Color
I just purchased the download version from Kooler. It's advertised as Pattern Keeper. It does import, but the colors on the pages are read individually (ie #164 is listed 5 times) and you have to input the floss numbers. Here are consolidated counts, as you will need more than the listed 1 skein per color. DMC 164 - 626 stitches, DMC 208 - 603 stitches, DMC 210 - 130 stitches, DMC 310 - 6304 stitches, DMC 327 - 986 stitches, DMC 349 - 3639 stitches, DMC 422 - 646 stitches, DMC 471 - 559 stitches, DMC 498 - 2560 stitches, DMC 597 - 195 stitches, DMC 740 - 2651 stitches, DMC 741 - 1191 stitches, DMC 742 - 809 stitches, DMC 775 - 542 stitches, DMC 825 - 273 stitches, DMC 826 - 411 stitches, DMC 947 - 4910 stitches, DMC 3051 - 613 stitches, DMC 3052 - 786 stitches, DMC 3078 - 626 stitches, DMC 3607 - 359 stitches, DMC 3755 - 464 stitches, DMC 3766 - 248 stitches, DMC 3787 - 458 stitches, DMC 3834 - 1273 stitches, DMC Blanc - 304 stitches, blended DMC 310/327 - 258 stitches. Total stitches 32424 in Pattern Keeper. The chart directions recommend using 3 strands of floss for 14 ct fabric.
Average
by Marlissa, from Colorado on 9/4/2026.
16826
Fun!
This is a relatively quick stitch and fun to do. I noticed the color key had 2 of the symbol "N" with different floss colors for each. Also found a symbol on the pattern, a "t" that did not appear on the color key. I just used the color that made the most sense for the "N" and for the "t" I went to my stash and again used what made the most sense.
Easy
by Mary, from Canada on 9/3/2026.
16825
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Easy
Reviewed on 9/2/2026.
16822
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Easy
Reviewed on 9/2/2026.
16821
Beautiful Gifts
I’ve stitched 4 out of 6 of these for gifts. The chinoiserie palette is quite fetching. Some of the designs are a bit asymmetrical, so you may want to take some creative liberties when stitching
by Kevin, from Pennsylvania on 9/1/2026.
16813
Traditional Fun
Surprising detail for such a little feller. Going to be a Christmas gift for my brother this year. The beads were a fun challenge for my mighty mitts.
Easy
by Kevin, from Pennsylvania on 9/1/2026.
16812
Fun Still Life
Great little kit, the wool on 15-count provides excellent coverage. Stitched it for Mother’s Day a couple years ago
by Kevin, from Pennsylvania on 9/1/2026.
16811
Easy Full Coverage
Super fun little pattern! This at one time was my largest full coverage piece. I stitched all the black first so that I then didn’t have to count anymore and kind of turned it into a paint by number
Easy
by Kevin, from Pennsylvania on 9/1/2026.
16810
A fun challenge!
Super fun project, and personally my largest full coverage piece so far! Not too much confetti but probably still a bit overwhelming for a new stitcher. The finish is lovely, really feels like you’re laying on the forest floor on a crisp autumn day
Average
by Kevin, from Pennsylvania on 9/1/2026.
16809
Beautiful Pattern!
This one was fun to work on... A lot of variety. Gorgeous colors that came alive as I was stitching! Love Artecy patterns!
by Jackie, from Texas on 8/26/2026.
16808
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