Recommended stitches: 1- trunk and branches: stem stitch E 1 thread 2- leaves: loop stitch E 1 thread 3- olives: knot stitch E 1 thread Colors: DMC mouline cotton 370 - 522 - 523 - 524 - 3364 - 3363 - 372 - 902 - black Tips: before finishing, wash your embroidery once completed to remove excess ink. Machine washable at 40C. You can also purchase the cushion insert.