| I guarantee that for the majority of you, if you | | | | you for weeks or months, giving you many hours |
| try counted cross stitch, you will become addicted | | | | of calming, productive activity. There are also |
| - just like me. The art or craft of cross stitch is | | | | many free patterns available online. The supplies |
| one of the most popular hobbies in the world. | | | | needed to work with any kit or standalone |
| Easy to learn and do, it is simply embroidery | | | | pattern are not very costly. |
| stitched with lots of little 'x' stitches to create a | | | | Benefit #4: Counted cross stitch projects can |
| lovely design. The following are just a few of the | | | | become gifts for loved ones and friends. |
| benefits gained from cross stitching: | | | | Do you hate spending hours trying to find a gift |
| Benefit #1: Counted cross stitch is a relaxing | | | | and/or a card for a loved one or friend? Create |
| hobby. | | | | inexpensive, hand-made gifts for holidays, |
| Do you need a way to relax and unwind from | | | | birthdays, etc. Bookmarks, refrigerator magnets, |
| your stressful life? Counted cross stitch is a great | | | | and mugs are just a few of the many small |
| way to calm down after a long day at work. | | | | projects you can create as gifts. You can also |
| Benefit #2: Counted cross stitch can be done | | | | make cards for any occasion instead of spending |
| almost anywhere! | | | | money on mass-produced cards. Hand-made |
| Have you been looking for a portable hobby? All | | | | cards and gifts are very original and personal and |
| the supplies for one kit can generally be stored in | | | | everyone will appreciate the time and effort you |
| one bag, whether it be a Ziploc bag, a tote bag, | | | | have put into it. |
| or other type of bag. You can stitch while waiting | | | | Benefit #5: Counted cross stitch can be done at |
| at the doctor's office, while on vacation, or while | | | | any time of the year. |
| watching your favorite TV program or movie or | | | | Do you get the blues in winter from being stuck |
| listening to music at home. | | | | indoors in bad weather? Cross stitching can |
| Benefit #3: The basic supplies are inexpensive. | | | | provide hours of relaxing and fun activity that can |
| Are you looking for an inexpensive way to spend | | | | be done in the comfort of your warm home. |
| your free time? You can buy one kit that will last | | | | |