Hoping to get this done for an Anniversary gift....

I love the care taken with placing the thread on the cards to keep them seperated instead of hanks that need to be separated. I was very pleased to see the stitched edges on the fabric.

I didn't like the separated parts of the pattern but still very worth the cost and my happiness with the rest overpowers my disappointment in the pattern.

Wow! I was looking at pattern books and this little kit came up in my search list. . Well not exactly little, it's 20.87 inches wide x 14.17 inches high. I thought it was so darn cute, and really reasonably priced, not a book but I got it anyway. Wnen it arrived, the thing that struck me was the quality of the kit. First the package itself. Thicker plastic with a snap closure. This kit will travel really well. Next the fabric. Yes, it's just Aida, but it's a bit softer than usual, AND the edges are actually finished. This is the first time I have ever bought a kit where the edge of fabric is so thoughtfully finished, saves me about 6 hours of hand binding. Then the pattern, nice quality paper, printed big enough even these old eyes can see it. the floss, not sure what brand it is, but it's got a lovely sheen. Thread listing is DMC, so I don't have to go the internet and 'hopefully' find a conversion chart. Not sure when I'll find time to stitch it, but it's lovely!

This is really well done. I haven't finished it all, but so far appears to have enough thread. I wouldn't recommend this for beginners or anyone with failing eyesight. There are so many colors, I'm not sure how they could differentiate the colors enough to make it easier. It is a large project, so the symbols are tiny. If you have good lighting and eyesight, it's ok though. I'm enjoying the product and activity very much.

I love the image and I'm so glad I made the purchase. I think the image does not do the actual project justice. It's more vibrant, which is why I gave it 4 stars.
I love the Joy Sunday kits. I did not, however, love the pattern itself.
I am an experienced cross stitcher, but it was difficult to identify some the colors on the pattern because the back stitch line covered squares on the pattern.
Most of the back stitch was easy, but I am having difficulty identifying NO. 25 & 34 and to a lesser degree 06 & 19. I wish the colors on the backstitch key were more contrasting.
I also did not like the glossy paper.
I wish I had help with confirming the back stitch colors. I'm not quite finished. I'm trying to make the best guess as to the correct or best choice of color.
With all the work we put we put into these projects, I want it to be the best it can be.