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DMC Queen Bee by Jo Aston Cross Stitch Kit review

hoop-ready

ResearchedSewSift editorialChecked Nov 1, 2026
Bobbin

7.8/10 provisional Provisional

Eight threads, 14-count Aida and a 5.7 in (14.5 cm) hoop. Intermediate level. Researched from retailer and maker listings; we have not tested it, and the score is provisional.

Pick it if

you want to display in the hoop.

Skip it if

you are a complete beginner.

What owners and reviewers like

What to watch for

Key specs

Fabric14-count Aida
Hoop5.7 in (14.5 cm)
LevelIntermediate

How the score breaks down

Core performance on paper2.3 / 3
Ease for beginners1.6 / 2
Value1.6 / 2
Reliability reports1.3 / 1.5
Local support and warranty1.0 / 1.5

Weights from how we score. Scores are provisional and based on cited sources, not a test.

Price and where to buy

$26.39 before sales tax (DMC USA, checked Nov 1, 2026)

Sources

All checked November 1, 2026. We read these; we did not test the products ourselves.

  1. DMC USA: DMC Queen Bee by Jo Aston Cross Stitch Kit product page
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Researched, sources cited

Specs, manuals, maker pages and owner reports, each with a checked date.

US prices and stores

US dollars before sales tax, with the store and the date we checked.

Public corrections

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