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Autumn Cross Stitch Patterns
Discover For Yourself the Joy of Cross Stitch
You've been thinking you'd like to try something different - to get out of the same old boring routine. Why not try your hand at cross stitch. It is fun, easy to do, and you get the satisfaction of creating a work of art with your very own two hands.
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Acorn Autumn #212 - Cross Stitch Pattern |
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Alphabet Acorn is presented on 28 count Antique Cotton over-dyed linen using two ply floss and silk. An alternative fabric suggestion is 28 count Desert Sand linen. McAcorn is shown on 30 count Colonial Pumpkin over-dyed linen... |
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Angel of Autumn - Cross Stitch Pattern |
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Stitched on 32 count Twilight Blue Linen with DMC floss and Mill Hill Beads (00557, 02011). The stitch count is 270W x 228H. |
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Apple Picking Needlepoint Canvas |
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Two girls in sunbonnets in the orchard. Apple picking in the harsh glare of the setting autumn sun, the grassy foreground sets off the painting against the apple-laden trees in the background. Pepita Needlepoint printed needlepoint canvas is fun for every level of stitcher, from beginner through advanced... |
1. You're too busy. You feel that you're way way too busy to learn a new hobby never mind cross stitch.
2. You would find find it intimidating. You have seen some cross stitching work and it looks very intricate and difficult to do. There would be no hope of you learning to do something like that.
3. You have your children to consider. If you are working on a new hobby you will be taking time and attention away from them.
All right, we've looked at reasons why you can't take up a new cross stitching hobby. Now let's look for reasons why you can.
1. You NEED to squeeze in a little relaxation as you go through life. You need to do something for yourself. And cross stitch is a way to do just that.
2 While you think cross stitch might be intimidating now when you look at the whole picture- once you take it one step at a time it makes sense and becomes easy. Anyone who can make a cross with a needle and thread can actually do cross stitch. There is one basic stitch to learn and that's it.
3. If you think you'll be taking time away from your children, show them how to do the new craft . Get them some plastic canvas and wool and they can work on their masterpiece while you work on yours.
What are you waiting for? Get stitching!
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