A 25 year old cross stitcher!! (Cross Stitching in general)

Member Name: Cattycat

Product:	Cross Stitching in general
Date:	02/08/01 (96 review reads)
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Advantages: Stress busting!, Inexpensive, Creative

Disadvantages: None

3 years ago I genuinely felt that cross stitch was for old people - not for someone like me. My 51 year old mother-in-law has cross stitched for 20 years and spends every night engrossed in some form of needlework. And then my perception was shattered when a friend of mine who is the same age as me brought her cross stitch into work. I took the mick out of her and her 'hobby for the old'! She took it well and said I ought to give it a go. I laughed at her and said that it wasn't my cup of tea. I would rather go to the pub or watch TV.

So, 3 months on (Dec 1998) I had this bizarre urge to buy a cross stitch kit! I have no idea why as I had shown no interest before. I bought a little kit from John Lewis of 2 metallic gold letters from the Coleshill collection. I was going to stitch my partner's and my own initials (how sweet!!!). At the time, my partner found this hilarious and took the mick out of me, calling me 'old woman' and 'mother hubbard'! But I persisted, and now.....well, I am totally addicted!!!

I find cross stitching so relaxing and the sense of achievement when completing a project is amazing! I love to stitch anything related to my homeland of Cornwall, lighthouses and cats. I also stitch presents for my family and friends, such as wedding samplers and cards. I love giving people my work because it has a personal touch.

When I was at school, sewing was never my strong point - in fact my teacher used to laugh at my efforts as they were so poor!! I would love to return to her and show her my capabilities now.

I am extremely proud to be a cross stitcher. Since taking this hobby up I can honestly say I have never ever been bored. It fills so many gaps, and relieves stress after work. I can highly recommend it. It is also an inexpensive hobby if you want it to be - I find many a bargain on eBay.

Give it a go!!!

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