Being fairly new to cross stitching i decided to just buy the printed chart in case it was too difficult for me. I neednt have worried it is fairly straightforward and the fact that there are lots of 'gaps' in the pattern makes it much easier to do. The coloured aida is something i havent used before and it creates a great picture. So far so good and i cant wait to finish this beautiful picture and have it framed. I will certainly buy from love poppet again as they have some fabulous pictures and being able to purchase just the pattern itself as opposed to the full kit is a great idea.