I still have not started to do this cross stitch due to I'm still working on another one that I've purchased through Amazon. But I have opened it. Everything is in the package. Instructions are regular cross stitch instructions. And I know it's going to be beautiful when I finish, because I've purchased many cross stitch from Amazon and the product has always been top notch. Also I got this particular cross stitch for a GREAT deal compared to a in-store purchase.