PLEASE NOTE: This stand comes as raw wood/un-painted. You also will need glue to affix the pieces together. The stain needed is Tattered Angels French Roast Color Wash Tint (you can find this at Hobby Lobby). This is $2.49 and is a VERY quick one-step product that you can wash up with soap and water. It is a STAIN (not a paint). The good news is that you could paint the boards however you like -- how about black/charcoal? Pumpkin? A dusty brown? You can choose! The suggested glue is Titebond Quick & Thick Multi-Surface Glue (Chantelle's), or Brenda suggests Aileen's Fast Grab Tacky Glue.
 
I have supplemented the price of this product a little bit to off-set the extra shipping charges I will have, due to the size of the board. This board will only work (size-wise) if you stitch the piece on 40-count fabric, like the model. This listing does NOT include the price of the chart (which is sold separately.)