"My Friends and Family Laughed When I Took Up Cross Stitch, But Their Laughter Turned To Amazement When They Saw the Beautiful Masterpieces I Now Create…"
But I had a secret that not a single one of them knew about … I’ll tell you about it shortly…
Whether you are looking for a creative way to use your hands with cross stitching or you already know the basics of cross stitch but want to get better at it, you’ve come to the right place.
Now YOU can discover how easy it is to get professional cross stitch results AND have a lot of fun at the same time!
Many, many years ago I sat next to my Grandma while she was cross stitching. She made cross stitch pieces for all the family and neighbors and did it so quickly and so easily I was fascinated and soon learnt to love it as well.
She patiently taught me the basics of cross stitch while stitching her own masterpieces that I now cherish. Grandma used to tell me she worked on her projects to help with her arthritis. She knitted and did crochet too, but we all knew her first love was cross stitch.
Following a lengthy break from cross stitch, I only began stitching again when my family had grown up. Now, several years further downline, I’m a grandma myself and it’s my turn. I love teaching my granddaughters everything I know about cross stitch, although…
There was a time when I would look at my grandma’s work and think I could never cross stitch like her. My designs all ended up in tangled messes and my stitches were wrong.
Grandma would never make me feel bad. She’d just hand me the seam ripper and help me correct my mistakes, giving me the right technique to make my stitches neat and even. Pretty soon, my stitching became better and in time I grew confident enough to create my own designs.
More recently, I began actively posting to several cross stitch forums. The idea of writing a ‘how-to’ guide gradually came about after receiving a couple of emails thanking me for all the help and guidance the writers had received.
From this I began taking notice of the recurring questions being asked in the cross stitch forums. Those queries, in addition to Grandma’s teachings, formed the basis of my cross stitch report.
That original report has now been expanded into a practical guide especially for the person who loves to cross stitch and wants to perfect their craft AND the person who’s never picked up a cross stitch pattern before, but would love to.
Cross Stitch Made Easy was written with you the reader firmly in mind. This "paint-by-numbers" guide is suitable for both newbies and more experienced stitchers.
It contains NO fluff and NO filler. You’ll learn how to stitch right the first time and every time!
Written in a friendly, caring style, Cross Stitch Made Easy provides all the information you need to get started: from firstly identifying the basic equipment you’ll need, to tying your first stitch … and all by a passionate, experienced stitcher who speaks with you just like an older, caring sister.
Other guides might only give you the basics, but in Cross Stitch Made Easy you have a guide you can use as a tool to learn the techniques of cross stitch so you will soon be stitching like a professional!
Every time you sit down with a pattern and frame you’ll want a copy of Cross Stitch Made Easy beside you to use as a reference.
When asked recently to carry out a review of Cross Stitch Made Easy, here’s what Sarah Bee, an experienced cross stitch teacher, had to say:
"… each section is designed to make the process of learning cross stitch interesting …"
"Cross Stitch Made Easy: A Guide for Beginners ~ Get It Right the First Time, Every Time,” is well written and covers everything the novice stitcher needs to get started in this wonderful craft. From the attractive cover design and layout, the brief history of needlework in the Foreward, the author’s personal experiences, to the Summary; each section is designed to make the process of learning cross stitch interesting and simple." "Ms. Applegate has assembled a comprehensive list of materials and supplies along with descriptions and illustrations to enable a beginner to assemble everything required for successful completion of that special first project. She then guides the stitcher through organization of materials, preparation of fabric and floss, and following the chart to make those first stitches." "In “Cross Stitch Made Easy,” Ms Applegate shares tips from her experience that are only learned after years of stitching. In addition to the basics, she provides illustrations of additional stitches usually presented in patterns for advanced stitchers. The final chapter provides alternative instructions with illustrations for finishing and framing encouraging the beginner to display the completed project. Excellent!"
Each page of Cross Stitch Made Easy is filled with helpful tips and beautiful pictures that show you exactly what you need to do to create your very own cross stitch creations. Your friends and family will be amazed at what you can do.
Create your own designs for your home or to give away as gifts to your family and friends. Or you could sell your creation and turn your hobby into a cottage business. With Cross Stitch Made Easy the choice is yours!
In Cross Stitch Made Easy you’ll not only learn the essentials of how to cross stitch, you’ll learn so much more.
How to avoid the six costly mistakes made by beginners … once you know what they are you’ll develop the confidence of a cross stitch master.
Save time and money – don’t buy any equipment until you’ve checked our comprehensive cross stitch tools guide.
How to easily master the five fundamental cross "stitches" and ensure every project you create is unique!
How to quickly and easily add the most decorative and… Read more…