The photo online doesn't do this piece justice! It stitched up quite quickly (3 months) and was a pleasure to stitch. The pattern calls for Kreinik 032 in #4 braid, but since I stitched it on 28ct. I used 032 Blending Filament. The blue/green background is stitched but I should note that the artist's signature is NOT a part of the pattern. I've already purchased another of this artist's works!