Funcrostitch Counted Cross-Stitch Kit, 14-Count

This bee cross-stitch kit is aimed at beginners who want to learn counted stitching rather than follow a design printed directly on the fabric. The 14-count cloth is unprinted, so you’ll work from the included drawing and count the stitches as you go. That adds a little attention to the process, but it also makes the kit a useful way to practice reading a pattern. The fabric measures 9" x 11", that is the cloth size, not a stated finished-design size.

Getting the most from it

Before you start, set out the cloth, drawing, needles, and threads somewhere with enough room to keep your place in the pattern. The thread is made up of six strands: for cross-stitch on the 14-count fabric, separate it into three pairs and use two strands, for backstitch, use one strand. Taking a moment to divide the floss before stitching can make it easier to pick up the right amount when you switch between stitch types.

A practical first session might be to stitch a small section of the bee, then pause and compare your work with the chart before moving to the next area. Because the fabric has no printed guide, keeping track of your position matters more than it would with a preprinted kit. The included instructions and drawing give you a starting point, while two needles and all the color threads are supplied in the package.

Why it’s worth it

The main appeal is that this is a complete counted project with a simple bee design, rather than just fabric and a pattern to source separately. The product information says the kit includes 33% more thread than needed, which offers some extra floss for working through the design. You’ll appreciate it if you want a beginner project that helps you practice counting and following a chart, with the basic materials gathered in one kit.

If you prioritize learning the counted method, this format makes sense, if you prefer to stitch by following a design printed on the cloth, a printed-fabric kit would be the easier approach. The key tradeoff is clear on the spec sheet: the unprinted fabric asks you to do more of the pattern tracking yourself. That is manageable for someone willing to work in small sections, but it is still a real difference for a first project.

The essentials

The kit contains one piece of 14-count embroidery cloth measuring 9" x 11", two needles, color threads, instructions, and a drawing. Its design is described as simple and beginner-friendly, and the needles have blunt tips. The six-strand floss needs to be separated according to the stitch being made: two strands for cross-stitch and one for backstitch.

One detail to keep in mind is that the stated fabric measurement does not tell you how large the completed bee will be. The kit is also specifically counted, so there is no printed pattern on the cloth to guide each stitch. If you want a project with a printed guide or a clearly stated finished size, those details are not provided here.

Should you buy it?

This kit makes sense for a beginner who wants to try a small, chart-led bee design and is comfortable counting stitches as they work. It supplies the fabric, needles, thread, and pattern materials, so you can focus on learning the steps rather than assembling a project from separate components. It may not suit you if you want a printed design on the fabric, prefer not to track stitches against a chart, or need to know the finished dimensions before choosing a display spot.