This pattern is beautiful. The detail is incredible, and the colors are vivid. I highly recommend getting a needle organizer since you will have to change colors frequently. This took me two years to stitch, but I was not able to do it full time. Also, I did not have the organizer when I began. If I had, I think I could have had this done in six months. It is a huge project, but very much worth the effort. It was amazing to see the picture come to life as I stitched. People who have seen my completed work think it is a painting at first. They are shocked when I tell them to look closely to see it is cross stitch. Again, beautiful picture! I can't wait to do my next HAE design.