I saw this pattern and wasn't sure whether to get it, but it stitches up so beautifully I think I might have to! Your stitching is so even. Metallic thread is such a nightmare - all the bothy kits I've done has had metallic thread and I didn't realise it would be such a nightmare. I bought some beeswax to see if that would help, but I ended up finishing the kit before it arrived. Hopefully it gets a lot easier for you, because this is so lovely! Can't wait to see you share it when its finished!