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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Not enough thread
This is a very pretty pattern. The thread however, ran short on several colors. I had to improvise to get the project done. It looks okay but it would have been better if I'd had enough thread to have finished the way it should be. And believe me I was a little stingy with all of the thread. So if you order this, just be aware that you will probably run out of thread on several different colors.
Average
by Sonja, from Virginia on 4/5/2026.
Ilgegible
It's hard to read the letters. Too much detail.
by victoria, from Alabama on 4/2/2026.
A fun stitch
My granddaughter loves nutcrackers. I did this for her. Stitched up quickly. The colored chart was so easy to read. This was a joy to complete.
Very Easy
by Daryla, from Tennessee on 4/2/2026.
Great little project
Enjoyed stitching this little reminder of London. Chart says DMC 820, but I forgot to ask for the materials to be listed so I ordered CC 273 London Fog (who could resist?) and CC 173 Plymouth Rock. The chart uses a bit more than 7 yards of 6 ply at two threads, so one skein of DMC would be enough. The clock hands are a scrap of GAST 0450 Cornhusk. I don't like that 4 typefaces are used in the words, but I left it as is. Soaking it now to remove the grid, with a color catcher for the non colorfast CCC (prewashed, but may still run).
Easy
by Mary, from Pennsylvania on 3/28/2026.
She is fun!
This project was fairly easy to do. I added some other metallic threads to enhance the picture the beads are a great touch. I worked mine on a linen material which was thin, using regular Aida cloth would make it easier and a sturdier finished piece. This is a gift for a friend, I have purchased another of the mermaids and look forward to doing that one to keep!
by Maria, from South Carolina on 3/27/2026.
Beautiful and Fun! (but brutal backstitching!)
This is a lovely finished piece and fun to stitch. The backstitching is brutally difficult, especially around the flowers! Also there are a LOT of half cross stitches. I still don't know what the objects are that are lying on the beach -- rowboats? overturned boats? One skein isn't sufficient on several of the colors, but that isn't indicated on the thread list. All in all, recommended.
Difficult
by Kyla, from Washington on 3/16/2026.
It’s time consuming before you start stitching ??
This chart is absolutely stunning once done. I have completed two, one for my daughter and one for my niece. You have to research your ancestors before you start, chart the dates and names and then get stitching. The extra work and time you put into this is fun and it’s exciting researching your ancestors then seeing all you’re female ancestors lovingly cross stitched to admire for generations to com. I left cloth at the bottom, folded on the back for future generations. Giving the recipient floss and alphabet chart in order that they may add names if needed.
Average
by Charlotte, from Virginia on 3/2/2026.
Pennsylvania Map
What about Punxsutawney Phil? He's known all over the world.
Easy
by Durfee, from Florida on 3/1/2026.
Very intricate with 4 shades of yellow/gold that are very difficult to distinguish between.
The colors of yellow/golds were too close together and very difficult to see the difference. This was extremely difficult for me and I have cross stitched for 45 years! I finished it but with so many color changes the stitches don’t look as even as they should. The huge amount of back stitches covers up some of those wacky stitches. I had planned to make one for both sons in Army but will choose another pattern. The finished size also doesn’t fit stock round mattes so it is custom framed. Most stock circle mattes are 12” too small for this piece.
Very Difficult
by Jennie on 2/23/2026.
Beautiful!
Project was so fun and turned out beautiful! Having it framed now, so no photo available, for my sister who loves cardinals??
Average
by Connie, from Missouri on 2/15/2026.
Super Heroes
I'm running out of almost the colors in this kit.never had this happen before,i don't think I'll be able to get this finished,very disappointing ??
by Irene, from Tennessee on 2/13/2026.
Holly Jolly Reindeer
Fast and easy project that went with the stitch along.
Very Easy
by Cathy, from Ohio on 2/11/2026.
I love the Cricket designs!
This is my fifth Cricket pattern. I find them easy to follow and the designs are beautiful!
Average
by Susan, from Pennsylvania on 2/10/2026.
Turned out great
Everyone thought I was crazy to do this. They didn't really like it until I finished the project and saw how great it turned out. Now everyone likes it. I don't have it framed yet so I'm not including a photo at this time
Difficult
by Tammy on 2/5/2026.
Takes a bit of time.
Still working on the bottom. Counting is critical as it is densely stitched. I code to use 2 strands on 18 count and that added to the time it took. Found great videos for assembly. Can’t wait to get it done
Average
by Mary Kay, from Nebraska on 2/4/2026.
A good addition to my collection
This was a nice small project. Took diligence and good lighting. Trimming was a little challenging.
Difficult
by Mary Kay, from Nebraska on 2/4/2026.
Really pretty
One of the easiest ornaments to stitch. Just took patience and good light.
Average
by Mary Kay, from Nebraska on 2/4/2026.
Came out beautiful.
It was a little challenging to trim but it was a good addition to my tree
Average
by Mary Kay, from Nebraska on 2/4/2026.
Fun to watch come alive.
This jar liner was so fun to work on, and the colors are so vibrant when completed. It’s a good project for beginners, or for the very experienced.
Average
by Patty, from Washington on 2/4/2026.
Love this!
This is not a 'fast' finish but I love that it goes along with several other seasonal kits/charts. I have completed "Happy Easter", "February 14th", "December 25th", "October 31st" "Happy St. Patrick's Day" and "Thankful & Blessed" (I use for Thanksgiving). The finished products are all the same size so I can use one frame and having matted each one, change them out with each season. I just wish that "Sunflowers & Sunshine", also by Ursula Michael (Imaginating), was also the same size and them my year would be complete!
Average
by Judith, from Illinois on 2/3/2026.
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