Stitching Story Featuring Local Stitchers Misty & Corinne
A couple of our local stitchers share their Stitching Stories!
Misty
- When did you start cross stitching? First started when I was 12 years old my Grandma taught me. But she was pretty strict so I didn’t start doing it again till 2012.
- What made you want to start cross stitch? I am the framing manager at our local Michaels and I saw some beautiful finished pieces come in to the store and thought I could do that.
- What was your first piece you finished? Gold Collection Rose Kit
- What is your favorite finished piece? Oops we were wrong his name is Celestial Dragon from Joan Elliott.
- What does Cross Stitch mean to you? Its something very productive, something to do with my hands. Something to create.
Corinne
- When did you start cross stitching? First started cross stitch in collage (70's)
- What made you want to start cross stitch? It just looked fun!
- What was your first piece you finished? I don't remember my first but I have some of my firsts from the 80's. Some cute flowers and a Season Sampler.
- What is your favorite finished piece? Needlework Cottage took me 17 years to finish. Also my first piece on linen a cute witch hat.
- What does Cross Stitch mean to you? It is so relaxing and fun to me
Comment below or email me your Stitching Story. Send it to donnett@embroidery.com along with pictures of your first and favorite finished pieces!
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