Dimensions Gold Collection Counted Cross Stitch Bookmark Craft Kit, 2 pc

I have finished one of the bookmarks and I love it. (I started with the pink and yellow vine themed one.) The finished bookmark is much prettier than the product picture shows. I would recommend this project for someone who is at least an advanced beginner. The cross stitching part didn't take very long, but the back-stitching, satin stitch, french knots and turkey work took several hours (approximately 15-20 hours of total work, including ironing and finishing the back...though it may have taken me a little longer because I had never done turkey work before). There are a two small issues that are easily taken care of. The first issue is that the thread comes presorted on cards... once you pull one free there is no way to re-attach the thread to the card. I solved this problem by using a small hole punch to make holes above the colors on the card. (I actually found this far less irritating than purchasing a kit where the thread is not sorted at all.) The second issue is that the kit does not come with a back for the bookmarks. I used a piece of white felt and some fabric glue to cover the back and it turned out very nice. The bookmarks are large. I wouldn't use one in a paperback book, but they are perfect for large hardback books. I actually gave the first one to my mother as a gift to use in her family bible. After finishing the first one, I can honestly say that I would have paid a lot more than they are charging for this kit. The instructions are easy to understand and the quality of the finished product is really nice.

These were fun to do and came out beautifully. My mom was a big reader, her whole life, and I made them for her for Christmas; I loved seeing them in the middle of her books when I would go to visit. One of my favorite kits I’ve ever completed.

Very pretty threads seem to be a good quality and I am anxious to do these bookmarks. I have several projects in my queue ahead of this, but I love to Crosstitch and embroidery bookmarks so it won’t be long. If but right now it just looks like a great quality product And I don’t have any complaints. I would purchase a similar bookmark only with a different pattern again as a dimensions kit.

Looks absolutely gorgeous, although I wouldn't recommend it for beginners. Two major problems for me: 1. You can't reattach the strings back to the organizer card once you pull them out, which makes it really hard to organize... 2. I would like to have more stitch cloth (not sure what it's called actually...), so the back of the bookmark wouldn't have to be on the outside... I used all of it and glued the two pieces together since I made it for my boyfriend as a gift.

These bookmark patterns are lovely, even prettier made up than the picture might indicate. Don't let the size fool you though, they're fairly difficult especially the blue one. This isn't a one-sitting project, but the work is ultimately worth it. An important note, the kit doesn't come with any backing for the book marks. I used adhesive felt on the first one I made, but may need to use something a little more durable and that affixes better on the next one. Overall, a fun, unique project.

The bookmarks turned out beautiful. The instructions were great. The quality of the floss and threads was great. The colors were very nice. This is not a project for beginners though. It had some more intricate stitches on the wonderful pattern.

much harder to use than the picture seems.

Lovely little cross stitch kit. Since I'm an avid reader these bookmarks were a great beginner project for me. Not too small and not too complicated just what you'd find in any other kit skill wise. Everything you see is included in the kit. These are from the Dimensions Gold Collection. I look forward to completing them.

Promptly delivered. Nice product

there is no out line for the bookmark on the sheet . do the expect me to do it my self ?

Nice product, however it took very long to deliver

Pour préparer des marque-pages brodés à offrir.

Not too hard to follow the pattern and turns out so cute