Dimensions Cross Stitch Kits

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Reported by Tracy Schultz

There's something so nostalgic about sitting down on a cold winter's night with a piece of embroidery in my lap to keep me company. I love the rhythm of the needle going down through the fabric, then back up again. One of my favorite kits to work with is Dimensions Cross Stitch kits.

There are hundreds of different kits to choose from in three basic catgories: Gold, counted, and stamped. Gold kits are a HUGE undertaking (and you have my utmost respect if you can finish one of these!) as there is so much detail and shading in the finished piece. But when finished, it is breathtaking!

Then there are counted and stamped kits. Counted kits are usually for a more advanced skill level than stamped as they require precise counting and stitching to complete the piece. Stamped kits are a bit easier because part of the image is actually stamped onto the fabric. Think of these as paint-by-numbers where some of the work has already been done for you. I like using both kits, although stamped are usually faster to complete!



What I love most about these kits is that they're complete. You don't need anything else to work on them other than a pair of scissors and an embroidery hoop (if you like to work with one). The kits all contain Aida cloth, embroidery floss, detailed instructions, and a needle. These are great to pack in a bag when you're going on a long car ride, too, since they're self-contained.

Pros:

• Variety of designs/images and skill leves to choose from
• Everything you need is included
• Great price and value
• Portable

Cons:

• Cross stitch isn't as popular as it was some ten years ago, so these kits may be harder to find in your local craft stores

When I was young, my mother and I would spend hours in our local craft store drooling over all of the different kits out there. Dimension kits were our favorite because of the price, value, and the variety. Nowadays, I find these kits harder to come by. Needlecrafts aren't as popular in my area as they were ten years ago. So finding these in my large craft stores isn't as easy. And when I do find them, the selection isn't always the best.

If you're looking to try your hand at cross stitch, I'd definitely recommend Dimension kits. I'd give them a perfect 10 because of the value, quality, and variety.

These kits are still available on the internet in abundance. You can find them for sale at the Dimension website, 1-2-3 Stitch, and The Stitchery. The retail price for these kits varies by size and complexity, but starts around $3.00 for a small image and goes up from there.

Have you worked on any Dimension kits? Share your piece or feedback with us-we'd love to hear from you!