Is learning cross stitch difficult?

**Sara Noel** · 11-13-2002, 12:18 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, 07:39 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!!!

**Darlene** · 11-13-2002, 07:45 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.

**dz_blonde_girl** · 11-13-2002, 08:13 AM

And be sure to cross all of your x's in the same direction!

**simplemom** · 11-13-2002, 08:24 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, 08:35 AM

It's easy !! As with anything, the more you do it, the better you'll get at it.....

**mylittle4** · 11-13-2002, 10:41 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, 10:47 AM

You can do it, Sara! Its very simple to learn.

**QuilterMom** · 11-13-2002, 11:19 AM

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, 01:34 PM

Cross Stitch is very easy Sara, just keep your tension even.

**Sara Noel** · 11-13-2002, 07:32 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