I took up cross-stitching when I was pregnant. I think it's a good hobby when you're pregnant, because it seems like most cross-stitch designs are either for babies or old ladies. So I made Jacob a Tigger cross-stitch, since his room was decorated in Winnie the Pooh. But there are no more babies in my life to make things for, and my grandma has been on the receiving end of my cross-stitching for several Christmases now, so I think she deserves a break this year. I didn't know what to do. I like cross-stitching, but I don't like any of the designs.
Then I thought of embroidery. I've always thought it looked better than cross-stitch, but it was a little intimidating. Also, I wasn't sure if there were any cool patterns; I didn't want to have the same issue I have with cross-stitch.
Well, last night I found this website: Sublime Stitching. They have the most awesome vintage patterns, and stuff like pin-up girls and tattoo designs. It's designs I would actually want to give to people! So today I went to Michael's and bought a beginner's kit; I want to see if it's something I can actually do before I spend a bunch of money on patterns. Although I am currently struggling with a few of the stitches, it seems like something I am capable of! I'm oh so excited.
My friend Sarah has recently started cross-stitching, too. I'm thinking that maybe I will host a "Crafternoon" in November. How fun would that be? It's so funny how my idea of fun has changed over the years...
Then I thought of embroidery. I've always thought it looked better than cross-stitch, but it was a little intimidating. Also, I wasn't sure if there were any cool patterns; I didn't want to have the same issue I have with cross-stitch.
Well, last night I found this website: Sublime Stitching. They have the most awesome vintage patterns, and stuff like pin-up girls and tattoo designs. It's designs I would actually want to give to people! So today I went to Michael's and bought a beginner's kit; I want to see if it's something I can actually do before I spend a bunch of money on patterns. Although I am currently struggling with a few of the stitches, it seems like something I am capable of! I'm oh so excited.
My friend Sarah has recently started cross-stitching, too. I'm thinking that maybe I will host a "Crafternoon" in November. How fun would that be? It's so funny how my idea of fun has changed over the years...
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