This simple punch needle is made using the 3-stranded balls from Valdani...If you are punching with 6-stranded floss...you are wasting too much time separating and re-threading. Try our kit with the 3-stranded variegated hand dyed and colorfast thread balls from Valdani...I am now spoiled...I refuse to separate and re-thread! This is a great beginner project, not too much going on...simple shapes....The project measures 5"x6 1/8".