Hi all!
Just realized there was an intro thread, despite having already posted pics elsewhere of my latest cross-stitch sprites (on dishtowels and hand towels). I've been cross-stitching since I was about 6 - my first project was a flower off the side of a Whitman's Sampler box of chocolates using scrap fabric and thread from Grandma's supplies. I've now inherited a significant amount of her materials through my mother, who is also a heavy stitching enthusiast. Trying to color match the multiple tins of thread remnants to current projects is a challenge, and often a delightful historical romp ($0.10/skein?!).
I've also done some patterning, including a prayer my aunt wanted that her pastor uses done against a shaded cross background with a floral border, and a poem written by a friend of mine with fanciful illustrations that I did up for some friends when their child was born. This stitching up sprites is a delightfully simple project in comparison! (Until you start getting into projects like the Epic Pokemon - eep!).
I'm a stay-at-home mom of a four year old living in the Los Angeles area. The hubby also cross stitches (though has a tendency to start more than he finishes... but this is true for all of his hobbies). My recent foray into sprites has gotten my boyfriend, the true gamer, interested in cross-stitching as well. He just finished his first project ("Ceci n'est pas une pipe") and is eager to do more, of his own design/adaptation. He finds that cross stitch is wonderfully suited to his particular forms of compulsive behavior. I knew it would be...
My biggest problem at this point is figuring out where to put the next finished project! Since my circle of friends were so eager to own some of my towels, I figured I might keep my habit running by posting them up on Etsy. I get an excuse to stitch, and if I'm lucky, enough funds to buy more supplies. We'll see how that goes.
Thanks to everyone for such a lively and encouraging place!
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