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New member searching for cross stitch tips :-)

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queenphalange message #1
New member searching for cross stitch tips :-)
April 19, 2022 at 10:31:11 AM

Hello I'm new here and I really love this website!

I love stitching a lot and I am currently thinking about starting to cross stitch. I have done a lot of embroidery stitching in the past so I thought that it would be a helpful start in this endavour.

The thing is I want to create something personalised and so I thought of using your Pattern Wizard Feature and upload an image. Should I start with something simplistic? Call me crazy but I'm a Marvel fan and I wanted to create a Spider-Man cross stitch since he is my favourite hero.

Am I thinking too big or is it a good start?

Thanks all and have great day/night! :-)

This is Maria! 😊 you know what to do - do it with style

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Stitchboard Admin message #2
Re: New member searching for cross stitch tips :-)
April 20, 2022 at 4:50:40 AM (in response to queenphalange message #1)

Queenphalange,

Welcome!

Although I've seen beginners start with large, complex projects, my first instinct is always to have people start with smaller ones. As a beginner, you want to learn how to read the pattern and handle your project. I feel that an advanced project may not get you the earlier steps you need for learning. I'm not saying you should hold off forever, but perhaps trying a simple kit or two would be helpful before starting something much larger.

I do think your idea of a SpiderMan cross stitch is wonderful, so perhaps you could still plan it out while working a smaller kit first?

You also have a lovely day or night!

Melanie (cat slave and Official Feline Can Opener) =^.^=
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queenphalange message #3
Re: New member searching for cross stitch tips :-)
April 21, 2022 at 3:36:27 AM (in response to Stitchboard Admin message #2)

Okay, thank you so much for your help and guidance! :-) Much appreciated! :-)

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Stitchboard Admin message #4
Re: New member searching for cross stitch tips :-)
April 21, 2022 at 10:16:38 PM (in response to queenphalange message #3)

Maria (not sure how I missed your name last time!),

You're so welcome and I hope you can find a small kit you really love!

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Shaleigh message #5
Re: New member searching for cross stitch tips :-)
November 25, 2022 at 4:20:26 AM (in response to queenphalange message #1)

I know it has been a while since this was posted, but I thought I would throw in my 2 cents.

I was in the exact position as you a little while ago. I ended up doing a few small projects first. I did the starter Pokemon, before starting a huge piece with Lady Sylvanas from WoW. I had not stitched since middle school so this was for me to figure out if I like it. But to be honest, I figured out things like cloth and thread once I was planning the big project, not really before.

You could start with just a more pixelated image of the Spiderman mask for example? It could be just one days work, something big enough to be a drink coaster. And then tackle something big.

If you do start a big project, I would encourage you to post to the WIP (work in progress) part of the forum, so we can cheer you on.

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Stitchboard Admin message #6
Re: New member searching for cross stitch tips :-)
November 26, 2022 at 2:47:48 AM (in response to Shaleigh message #5)

Shaleigh,

Well said!

Thank you for sharing your experience!

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