Wednesday 22 January 2020

(Ad - Gifted) Getting creative with LoveCrafts and learning to Cross Stitch!

January is a great time to start new projects or a new hobby. So when I was contacted and asked if I would like to try a new craft I thought why not. Crafts are great for self care, mindfulness and are perfect for taking time out from the busy parent life.

LoveCrafts is the home for all things crafting from knitting to stitching and even more. There are kits, patterns, supplies, tutorials, guides and lots of inspiration.

I decided to give cross stitching a go and was sent everything I needed in a kit. The one I chose was the Rico Hare Cushion Cross Stitch Kit.

The packaging of the cross stitch kit.
The rabbit cross stitch pattern and wool.

The cute Hare design cushion front kit comes complete with threads and counted cross stitch design. It seemed ideal for a beginner like me.

Cross stitch is simply making cross shaped stitches in an open weave fabric. I have seen and read about people doing it but I've never tried it myself, until now.

I opened the packaging and had a quick look at the instructions which were a little baffling, not because they were confusing but because I didn't have a clue what I was doing. I went straight back to the LoveCrafts website and found a tutorial. How to cross stitch: A beginners guide! It was just what I needed.

a cross stitch pattern. It's a rabbit

The hare pattern looked easy compared to what I have seen, the colours are simple and the pattern looks straight forward. I think this was a fantastic kit to get me started. 

I cracked on and set to work. I may have got a little carried away stitching the red triangles and went right across the top of the square material. Oops. I had to un-thread the majority of it and leave some spaces. I have noticed that I have gone a little bit wrong with the space I need to leave for the rabbits left ear but I am carrying on regardless. My first try at cross stitch was never going to be perfect but I feel good about.

my first few stitches of my cross stitch project

Doing crafts like this is so relaxing and I am really enjoying it. I can see me continuing to cross stitch after I have finished this project and I will of course be updating you on how I get on.


It's not something which will be finished overnight. The above photo shows where I am up to as of yesterday and that has taken me a week. It is starting to take shape and look like the pattern. I kept showing the kids and they weren't convinced but yesterday they could see the rabbit ear. Hooray! It is time consuming but I am fine with that. I am going to be so proud of myself when it's finished. Whenever I get a free half hour I am picking it up and carrying on. My fingers are like pin cushions but it's not putting me off. lol

LoveCrafts has a massive selection of cross stitch kits and I am already eyeing up my next challenge.

 I was sent the Rico Hare Cushion Cross Stitch Kit free of charge in exchange for this blog post.

10 comments :

  1. You are doing brilliantly! What a lovely pattern, I'm looking forward to seeing it when it's finished!

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  2. You just reminded me that I wanted to buy some cross stitch for my girls. Would give them something to do.

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    1. If I can manage it they can. It is a lot of fun x

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  3. I love cross stitch. Little stitches are so relaxing. It looks a great kit and I can't wait to see the finished piece. #wotw

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    1. Thank you! I am really enjoying it and I hope to get it finished eventually x

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  4. What a fabulous kit and I'm so glad you are enjoying it. I'll look forward to seeing the finished cushion at some stage :-)

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    1. It might take me a while. I am not the quickest. hehehe

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  5. Oh you know I love my crafts! What a lovely kit. It's nice that you have found a new hobby that you enjoy. Can't wait to see what it looks like when it's finished. x

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    1. I did actually think of you when I started the cross stitch. If Jayne could see me now she'd be so proud. hehehe x

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