When this kit was offered by Bothy Theads I knew I wanted to do it as a shop model - loved everything about the design with the birds looking so realistic as well as the black-eyed susans. Again nothing hard, was stitched on 14 Ct. Aida, and customed framed. If you have not tried a Bothy Thread Kit, take a look. They are nicely presented, and even their floss is pre-sorted.