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    Robin’s Nest Counted Cross-Stitch. Kit #65076.

    April 28, 2020 - By 
    A trio of Robin's Nest Counted Cross-stitch Kits with description and sources to purchase your own Dimensions crafts Gold cross stitch kit.
    Robin's Nest Counted Cross-stitch kit by Dimensions Crafts. Buy Dimensions Crafts cross stitch kits in the UK and USA.

    A Trio of Robins.

    Robin’s Nest Counted Cross-stitch kit from the Gold Collection Petites, by Dimensions crafts. This kit is a 16 count cross-stitch kit with finished dimensions of 15cm x 15cm on light blue Aida.

    This one was an unusual commission as I have never had to complete three identical kits for one client before. However, having completed all three I would rate the Dimensions crafts Robin’s Nest as an advanced cross-stitch kit.

    I say this because a high level of concentration’s required at all times due to the intricate nature of the pattern. Also, I advise that a good source of natural light is used at all times. Plus, most of the two-strand thread colours consists of combining two colours for both full and half stitch which occur throughout the design. Each stitch type’s shown with the stitch chart along with the thread colour combinations and the type of stitch required. However, with that said, if you lose concentration you may find yourself doing full stitches where half stitches are needed. Resulting in a lot of unpicking.

    Example of cross stitch kit contents For Dimensions Crafts counted cross-stitch kits.

    The kit shown contains a needle, 16ct light blue cotton Aida, threads and easy to follow instructions. The instructions are written in both French and English. Stitching instructions are provided for standard stitch, half stitch and French knots, used for the writing should you need them.

    Threads Required for Robin’s Nest Cross-stitch Kit.

    Threads used for Robin's Nest Counted Cross-stitch. Kit #65076 By Dimensions crafts.

    The cotton threads come attached to a colour-coded strip, shown in the picture. To select the threads I found it easiest to pull them from the strip in single strands as required. However, you may prefer to cut them. The kit contains 23 different colours in total with some being very similar to each other. For that reason, careful selection’s required to create the intended artistic effect of the design. However, one colour requires the combining of three strands. The kit itself contains ample amounts of thread allowing for a few mistakes should you make any.

    Robin’s Nest Cross-stitch Pattern.

    Dimensions Gold Cross stitch kit no: 65076 pattern example for Robin's Nest Counted Cross-stitch no 65076

    The pattern for the Robin’s Nest Counted Cross-stitch is quite intricate. It requires excellent eyesight along with a high level of concentration as there are some very intricate areas that combine both standard and half cross stitch. There are also several areas where you will need to plan your approach in order to allow changes in direction with your needle to lesson stopping and starting a new run of the same colours.

    Various stages of completion of three Robin’s Nest cross stitch kits.

    Back-stitch for Robin’s Nest Cross-Stitch Kit.

    Finished back stitch for Dimensions Crafts Robin's Nest Counted Cross-stitch kit #65076

    In total there’s six different backstitch colours required to highlight and define the image. Five of which use two strands of thread and one uses one strand.

    The Gold Collection Petites Robin's Nest 16ct Cross-stitch kit showing back stitch from reverse side.
    Reverse view of finished back-stitch.

    Again, you will need to concentrate as there are areas that require long stitches and several other areas that require short stitches to form the shapes around the nest, branches and other areas. With the longer angled stitches, I found it easier to look for where they touched on the intersections of the pattern.

    To purchase a dimensions crafts Gold collection Cross-stitch kit in the UK please see here.

    To purchase a Dimensions Gold collection Cross-stitch kit in the US please see here.

  • Customer projects completed

    Little Penguin Cross Stitch kit.

    September 3, 2016 - By 

    Little Penguin Cross stitch kit, number PCE737.

    Little Penguin Cross stitch kit

    This was a cute kit to do – more of which can be found by clicking on the image above.
    The client wanted it finished for her husband as a gift.
    The Little Penguin cross stitch kit arrived by post from Australia via airmail and was partially complete.
    It came with the pattern, 16ct Aida, stitch instructions and cotton stranded threads which I found easy to use.
    This kit was a real pleasure to do as the more I completed it the cuter the penguin became, to the point that I actually named it Percy. My preference, of course, as it could well be a female.
    Yes I know, how sad that I named my work. But he’s so fluffy and cute!
    Now with the project complete and winging its way back to my client in the land down under I will be moving on to my next project by Bothy Threads which I will post in my next update.