A note about difficulty listed in many of our designs.
Some designs are only challenging due to the size of
the piece, or the suggested fabric, for example a project that suggests
black, or dark fabric will be rated harder than one where the suggested
fabric is white or light in nature.
- Designed for Children - Designed with the younger stitcher in mind these pieces are leveled and meant for children. Cross-stitch with some back-stitching and meant to be stitched on 6 or 11 count fabric with limited colors, and more solid blocks of color. Older children with some experience could progress to a 14 count. There are 3 levels with each level containing more details, colors and at level 3 introducing back stitching and possibly knots
- Child Friendly - Designed for older stitchers, stitched on a 6 or 11 count Aida these pieces are suitable for children. Cross-stitch with some back-stitching. Small projects for short attention spans. Limited colors, limited confetti
- Beginner - accessible to any stitcher including those who have never stitched before. Contain only full cross-stitches and possibly some back-stitching. Suitable for Aida. Limited confetti
- Advanced Beginner - accessible to a stitcher who has done a few pieces and is comfortable with cross-stitching. May contain 1/4 or 3/4 stitches. Better done on linen or non-Aida even weave, but may still be suitable for AIDA. May be larger stitch count, or done on dark fabric. Also might contain confetti
- Intermediate - Larger pieces, including full coverage, might contain specialty stitches with multiple steps, cut-work (Drawn Thread and Hardanger). NOT suitable for AIDA. Might contain significant amount of confetti.
- Advanced - Difficult, should be very comfortable with cut-work and specialty stitches. NOT suitable for AIDA