This is a kit where the fabric is imprinted (stamped) with the design to be followed. The kit usually includes a "key" that indicates what colors of floss (embroidery thread) is to be used. The "key" sometimes uses a system of symbols for colors, such as "circle" indicates red floss, "square" indicates blue floss, etc. Some kits include the floss necessary to complete the kit and some don't.
An alternative to stamped cross stitch is counted cross stitch where the design is attained by counting the spaces in the fabric as opposed to having the design imprinted on the fabric.
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