The blue background is already printed on the fabric: you stitch the wolf and the details in cross stitch, while the painted colour stays visible around the figure. That makes the work quicker than a fully stitched piece and gives real depth to the result, as the printed ground blends into the stitches. A few back stitch lines define the muzzle and the eyes.
The threads come pre-sorted by colour, so you can start straight away with the chart. A frame is not included: you will also want a hoop or stretcher bars and a small pair of scissors. The square format frames neatly, with or without a mount.