The World of Cross Stitching

In the spotlight Nia Rhind

Tell us a little bit about your home life.

Originally from a small village in Wales, I was brought up speaking Welsh as my first language. At a young age I developed an interest in sewing and embroidery and this continued throughout my childhood. When I was little I remember receiving a gift from a neighbour, it was a stamped cross stitch set. This began my love of needlework, which resulted in me studying an A-level in needlework at school.

I graduated in Typography from Exeter College of Art and Design and,

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