I just finished making these ornaments. They are adorable. The half cross stitches for shading give each very appealing dimension. Those to whom I showed the finished products have raved about the detail and dimension. I'm now making another set by the same company (purchased elsewhere) and they are equally impressive. I have done a lot of cross stitch in the past, but hadn't done it in perhaps 15 years, and I had no problem. The directions and charts are very clear.