The World of Cross Stitching

Friendly advice

Sophie Brown: Be patient, some people will pick it up quicker than others. We all learn at our own pace. Some people prefer learning by watching videos.

Joanne Carmichael: I make cards for people and usually they ask me about it and we take it from there. I buy little kits as gifts for kids.

• When teaching kids and adults, start with whole stitches and backstitch, leave

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