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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Fun to stitch!
I loved stitching this pattern! The fabric color is beautiful and not hard to work on. I did it twice the size bigger, using 3 strands of floss on linen. My sister loves it and hangs it all year round.
Average
by Jill, from Ohio on 1/6/2026.
Yellow Rumped Parakeet
Looks great without the need for back stitching. There is a slight issue with an incorrect color symbol that did not match the color key (928). Will make you scratch your head for a couple of seconds.
Easy
by Steven, from California on 1/5/2026.
Easy to follow pattern
I am working on this pattern right now and really am having fun with it. The wintery colors are just perfect for January.
Easy
by Mary, from Illinois on 1/3/2026.
Fun to do
I couldn't wait to work on this project. Every time I look at it I smile. My daughter framed it for me rather than my making it into a pillow. I made a few slight adjustments to the design.
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by Sue, from New York on 1/2/2026.
Finished piece is very attractive and has a vintage look
I liked being able to adapt features to personalize the design. I placed my initials where Amen would have been stitched, and adjusted the colors on the kitty to match my cat. Fun project. I'll post a photo when I can get my computer to cooperate !
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by Sue, from New York on 1/2/2026.
Check the Floss Colors
I really enjoyed stitching this piece and its modern flair. A couple of things: 1. I wish I’d matched the DMC floss to the colors on the photo that came with the pattern, rather than buying the DMC floss numbers the pattern called for. The colors in the photo are lighter and brighter than the actual floss numbers. 2. I used 14-Count Aida, and the finished piece is 7 1/4” x 9”. It’s still a great piece, though.
Average
by Diane, from Tennessee on 12/27/2025.
Stunning
This ended up being absolutely stunning. It is prettier and more realistic-looking than the picture. You can't even tell it is cross stitch unless you are very close to it! However, I do wish (as is true with most Artecy patterns I have used) that 1) there was a bit more variety in the symbol pattern; for example, there might be a "P" in a blank square, and a "P" with a dark background, and a "P" with a light circle all in the same pattern, and 2) The symbol pattern was relatively correlated with the darkness of the color- for example, a light open circle for a yellow, and a large black square for a dark brown. Both of these would make following the pattern much easier, especially for large patterns.
by Mary, from Ohio on 12/19/2025.
Everything you need
This was a simple cross-stich pattern. It has everthing you need to complete the project. The only thing I didn't like was that I thought the included thread was cut too short.
Easy
by Michelle, from Illinois on 12/19/2025.
There is Room
I loved stitching this pattern! It turned out beautifully, even though I mistakenly started it on 14 count instead of 16 count fabric.
Easy
by Debi, from Wisconsin on 12/15/2025.
Beautiful colors and easy to complete
Just completed this project and I’m very pleased with the results. This will make a stunning Christmas gift.
Easy
by Gale, from Delaware on 12/14/2025.
Enjoyed the pattern, nothing unexpected.
So I didn't stitch the whole thing, just parts of it on to my Labrador's stocking. (Thankfully, she even got her first wood duck just this year so it's not inaccurate!) But generally it was an easy to follow pattern, good incongruity of symbols, didn't find the minute color shifts too irritating (but still forgiving enough of the occasional misplaced stitch). Very pretty.
Average
by Brittany, from Colorado on 12/12/2025.
Beautiful Project
Made this project a couple of years ago. It came out beautiful. Be prepared, it takes almost a year to finish, but so worth it. Wouldn’t recommend for a beginner, lots of color changes. I love Artecy patterns because there is no backstitching.
Difficult
by Robyn, from Massachusetts on 12/6/2025.
Great! Just looking for finishing instructions
Very nice and it came out beautiful. I purchased a better quality cotton for back material and only found finishing instructions lacking as this is my first stocking after 40 years of cross stitching. I've enjoyed this project!
Average
by Kathryn , from Wisconsin on 12/5/2025.
Simply Stunning
This takes a while because of all the colors and size but well worth it. The graph is easy to read. This is done on 14 count white Aida. I added a Mill House Seed Bead White #479 to the eye and Violet #206 to each plume on the head. It is truly a masterpiece.
Difficult
by Adelia, from Alabama on 11/23/2025.
easy and fun
I really like these cute bikes. There are easy and fast to stitch. A bonus for this pattern - you can download it!. I chose a table top frame and painted it to match the bike. I'm hoping for a Valentine bike.
Easy
by Deena, from Utah on 11/22/2025.
Hard to get service support if you need it!
I started this a couple of years ago and then life happened and I put it down when it was a little over 1/2 finished. I just picked it up again and realized I lost the legend. I love the piece and don’t find it difficult to follow with the legend. I do find it ridiculous that after purchasing the entire collection of fantasy castles, customer service ignores my attempts at contact to get a new legend to me. I ended up purchasing the whole design again so I can finish it, but I highly doubt I’ll continue to shop here. Customer service seems non-existent. This should have been an easy problem to handle. Oh, if only. We’re Queen of the world!!!??
Easy
by Tylynn, from Colorado on 11/19/2025.
New Life for Spring
Love how the tulips seem 3D when you outline them. Beautiful reminder of the new life that comes in Spring.
Average
by Debby , from Pennsylvania on 11/17/2025.
Beautiful Fall Colors
Love this one in the series; I have made this one 4 times to give as gifts. The colors "pop" and are incredible!
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by Debby , from Pennsylvania on 11/17/2025.
Proud to be an American
Love how the four seasons are represented in this series. I made a complete set for my desk and one for a friend!
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by Debby , from Pennsylvania on 11/17/2025.
Bright and Cheery
This was a fun project to do. Stitched up quickly. Love the pretty color combination. Chart was easy to follow.
Easy
by Daryla, from Tennessee on 11/14/2025.
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