I need more info about this pattern. 
This design is absolutely beautiful but I want to make sure it's not beyond my capabilities. One reviewer mentions bleaching the fabric. Is that essential and do u start out with the blue fabric and bleach that?  Are all the stitches basic cross stitch? The lace part looks intricate but I can't really tell what stitches are used from the picture. If anyone can tell me more about this pattern, I would really appreciate that!