I started this on 1 NOV 15 and finished on 23 JUN 17, but did not work on it exclusively. I stitched it 1x1 full cross on 28 ct. jobelan. It has confetti, but I didn't find it bothersome. It was charted very well. I was amazed at how well you can notice the people on the boat. My son was impressed with how the lights were reflected in the water. The red sail really pops against the blues. The end product looks very much like a painting and does not look pixelated. I enjoyed my stitching journey on this.