The design is already painted on the canvas: you stitch by following the colours, with no counting, and the large holes combined with thick yarn mean the work grows quickly. It suits anyone picking up cross stitch for the first time, and children can work it with an adult nearby.
The kit makes the front panel of the cover only: the cushion pad and the backing fabric are not included and need to be bought separately, along with sewing thread. Once stitched, neaten the edges, sew on the backing and slip in the pad; alternatively the panel can be stretched and hung as a picture.