Janlynn 242077 Sleepy Bunnies Sampler Counted Cross Stitch Kit, 13" x 18", Multi-Colored, 14 Count

I am expecting my first grandchild in January and thought this would be a great way to celebrate her birth. My mom made one of these for my siblings and I (different kits/patterns, but cross stitched) and it is something that I treasure - my hope is that my grandchild will treasure it as well. I searched and searched for a cute one and settled on the bunnies despite my daughter's insistence on an owl theme. Anyway.... I received it and opened it up and this thing is huge! I didn't see the finished dimension size listed in the description and am very disappointed. The one that my mom made is about 8" x10" and I think that is the perfect size....this item, Janlynn Cross Stitch Kit, Sleepy Bunnies Birth Announcement (finished), is 11" x 14" and I can't imagine my daughter actually putting it on the wall, so I will not be making this one. It also states that it is screen printed....I mistakenly thought that meant that it was stamped vs counted cross stitch but it is NOT. THIS KIT IS COUNTED CROSS STITCH. Based on the questions/answers section on the item page, it was unclear since there are conflicting answers, but it is COUNTED. It is definitely cute and the directions seem clear enough. And if you want an 11" x 14" birth record, then this is great. In the package, there are: graph/directions, floss, needle and aida cloth. No backing fabric or screen printing. Good luck!

I made this for my granddaughter She had a choice she chose this. She loves it. If you buy it the directions come in 2 pieces. I should have taped them together if you do that it will make it easier for you to follow the directions But it was fun to make and she loves it enjoy

Directions are easy to follow

This is a very cute cross stitch pattern. All supplies that were supposed to be in the kit were there. I’m definitely on the lower scale of expertise but I’m able to follow the pattern but with careful attention to the pattern chart. My only concern is the embroidery floss. The way it is packaged, on a cardboard threaded in holes, makes retrieving your thread difficult. Also one color was matched to the wrong hole and until I figured it out, I had stitched about an inch area and had to tear it all out. Personally, I think it’s better to buy your own floss in a known brand like DMC. But if you use the floss provided, you definitely should wrap it around an embroidery floss bobbin.

I had picked two cross stitch patterns and one I didn't realize were stamped and the second one was too small for my eyes. I came across the Sleepy Bunnies pattern and that one was perfect. I will follow up when it's completed. I love it. The colors are perfect, and I will choose dark blue for my grandson's name and birthdate. Just showing you a little something just so that you can see what I have one so far and it's easy to cross stitch with the size of the squares on the pattern.

Love it . Made it for my granddaughter and her new baby...so cute 😍

Super cute pattern with very easy to understand directions. The package includes all the floss needed and it even comes with a needle. I did not need to buy a single thing to complete this adorable pattern. This is my first cross stitch project in over 20 years and honestly I was a bit intimidated but because this kit is so well put together and so easy to use, I am sailing along and loving it again!

While the design is cute, the issue is they didnt provide enough string for the project. I am only halfway through and so far i dont have enough purple or baby yellow. As i continue it's clear I will need to go purchase more and I am not sure if I can color match the string. Its a bummer.