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Best Friend Santa
Jim Shore Beaded
Cross Stitch Kit

5 stars out of 5 (4 reviews)

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$12.00  $10.79

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Designer: Jim Shore
Manufacturer: Mill Hill
Size: 3.25" x 5"
Item: JS20-5106
Type: Cross Stitch Kits

Kit Includes Brown Perforated Paper, floss, needles, beads, chart and instructions. Finished size: 3.25" x 5"

While we still have kits in stock with Perforated Paper, newer Mill Hill kits are now being made with Perforated PVC. We were skeptical at first, but here's what our testing has revealed so far:

1. Perforated PVC looks and feels nearly identical to perforated paper, and nothing like plastic canvas. It's sturdy and easy to hold, and is slightly harder to bend.

2. Our needle and thread glide just as smoothly through the new PVC as they do through paper, and finished stitches on both materials look nearly identical.

3. The new PVC is some sturdy stuff. It's much harder to tear than the paper, so you can pull your threads as tight as you want without having to worry about deforming holes or ripping. We also expect the PVC to be more resistant to decay and yellowing.

All in all, while (like many in the community) we were originally hesitant about this change, our first impressions have been very positive.


What Other Stitchers Are Saying
(100% of reviews are from verified purchases)

5 stars out of 5 from United States Tiny United States flag on 02/06/2025 - Adorable chart
Great combinations of colors and designs. I enjoy all JS designs, well executed.

5 stars out of 5 from United States Tiny United States flag on 07/26/2022
This is so cute; I have three friends that lost their dogs this year and all three of them got a puppy, so I am making three of these in honor of the first Christmas.

5 stars out of 5 from United States Tiny United States flag on 12/16/2019 - Santa with dog
Finished this piece in time for Christmas, just beautiful!

5 stars out of 5 from United States Tiny United States flag on 11/12/2015 - Great gift for a dog loving friend


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