The canvas is painted by hand, so the colours are already printed on the fabric: there is no need to follow the chart stitch by stitch and the work grows quickly, even for a first embroidery project. The wide holes and thick yarn make each cross easy to see and comfortable to stitch, so younger children can join in with a little help.
Only the shaped front of the cushion is stitched: the pad and the backing fabric are not included and need to be bought separately, along with sewing thread. Instead of a cushion, the finished piece can be mounted on a board or hung as a decoration in a child's room.