I got into cross stitch 2 years ago and now i'm hooked!!!!!!! (Cross Stitching in general)

Name: marie084

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Product:	Cross Stitching in general
Date:	26/03/02 (71 review reads)
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Advantages: Relaxing, Rewarding, Creative

Disadvantages: Kits's can be expensive, large periods can give you back ache

A Millennium cross stitch kit lured me into cross stitch. My mom said she would buy the kit if I sewed it. When it arrived I could not believe it was simply a blank piece of Aida and that I had to count each stitch. I foolishly thought the design would be printed on. I was very close to sending it back, but I enjoy a challenge and became determined to suceed. Two years on it is still not quite finished as I have had breaks whilst doing Christmas, birthday and even engagement cards. Now I've got the bug, I no longer want to buy cards, but cross stitch them instead. I find designing your own is so much cheaper. I would also recommend buying one or two of the cross stitch magazines on offer at seasonal times to get patterns and ideas. Then buy the Aida and threads separately, i've had some great bulk buy bargains on threads from markets. I have to say though that the card board mounts are expensive, even on the internet. I have made my own but it takes ages and doesn't give the professional edge that you get with proper ones. I would check out internet auctions though, as there are many patterns and accessories available. I love country music and got one with a country and western theme, I cannot wait to start it. I'm so glad I sent off for the Millennuim cross stitch kit, as i've had so much fun since. When it is finished I am going to dedicate it to my Grandad who sadly died last summer.

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