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View Full Version : Is learning cross stitch difficult? Sara Noel 11-13-2002, 01:18 AM I tried needlepoint years and years ago. I wasn't very good at it. I love cross stitch, but am not sure how easy it is to pick up on my own. Is it all that hard? Sara Jenlee 11-13-2002, 08:39 AM Sara, I have been crosstitching for years and I knew absolutely nothing about it in the beginning. I had no previous experience in anything that required a needle and it was easy for me. My first project was a 3 color bear that measured 3" X 3". My second, which was a month later, was a Wedding Sampler for my dh's sisters' wedding. It was 22 colors and measured 14" X 22". It took a while, about 2 months off and on, but I have been going wild ever since. Start with something simple and work your way up. You should have no trouble at all. NOTE: Finding the time is the most difficult challenge!!!:D Darlene 11-13-2002, 08:45 AM Crosstitching is fun and easy. The trickiest part is making sure you have counted your spaces correctly as you stitch. Go for it but beware,it can be addicting.:D dz_blonde_girl 11-13-2002, 09:13 AM And be sure to cross all of your x's in the same direction! simplemom 11-13-2002, 09:24 AM Yes, it's easy! :) The hardest part for me is the counting part. It can be confusing when it's small, but if you stitch one too much or made a mistake, you can just undo what is wrong and start again. Good luck!:) Have fun! captclearance 11-13-2002, 09:35 AM It's easy !! As with anything, the more you do it, the better you'll get at it..... mylittle4 11-13-2002, 11:41 AM I bought a $3.00 kit at wal mart and it had easy to understand instructions it was not hard at all. ~Sherry~ 11-13-2002, 11:47 AM You can do it, Sara! Its very simple to learn. QuilterMom 11-13-2002, 12:19 PM Cross stitch is one of the easiest things I've learned! Learn Cross Stitch in 5 Minutes.... http://yarntree.com/007begin.htm SewCrafty 11-13-2002, 02:34 PM Cross Stitch is very easy Sara, just keep your tension even. Sara Noel 11-13-2002, 08:32 PM Thanks gang. I have seen some really beautiful kits, but have always been afraid to spend the money and not grasp the craft. I have always been intimidated by things like cross stitch, needlepoint, sewing, quilting and yet, think nothing of jumping into crocheting or knitting. I think in a couple of weeks I'll look into a sampler or ornament to try. (am currently working on a crocheted blanket, so will wait until I am done with this) I'd love to be able to do something nice. Sara |