The design is already printed on the fabric: you stitch over the printed colours without counting threads, and the printing washes out once the embroidery is finished. Alongside cross stitch there are a few long stitches for stems and details, so it suits stitchers with little experience who still want a piece with plenty of impact.
The runner comes pre-finished and hemmed: when the stitching is done, simply wash and press it and it is ready for the table, a sideboard or a chest of drawers. A hoop or frame makes the work more comfortable and is not included; as the piece is long, it helps to stitch one half at a time, starting from the centre of the floral border.