I live in Alaska yet received this pattern in less than a week! i chose to stitch this on M.C.G. Textiles's "Starlight," a polyester/metallic fabric. The fabric was a little confusing as to which side to actually start stitching on, but once I decided & started, it looked as if it was made to be the fabric of choice! It's a 14ct. & I'm moving along nicely. It is destined for my life-time best friend's youngest daughter who married a week before Christmas. I would recommend this pattern for anyone who has a Winter wedding or it would be wonderful for a Silver Anniversary! You won't be disappointed. 😻