Originally Posted by
HouseDragon
As I understand it , you should follow the shop's pattern but you can use any fabrics or embellishments you wish. Since most of us don't have embroidery machines, it wouldn't make sense to insist the pattern be followed exactly.
I usually bought the kit last year especially if it included special embellishments and I liked their fabric selections.
Sadly, we won't be traveling on the mainland this year. 
You have to stay in Hawaii? You poor thing!
