Well, I picked out a cross-stitch kit, even if it’s not really my thing. It was the least awful one I could find, and not too large, though it seems that it has a bit of extra stitching too. I’m not really looking forward to the french knots, but I have a bit to go until then.

I don’t want to reveal the design just yet, but here’s my progress so far:

I worked on it for an hour or two (maybe more) last night, and about the same today so far, so I thought it would be good to check in. I’ve never really tracked this sort of thing before, so I thought I’d at least take photos as I go along. I won’t be counting hours or anything though.

I never thought I’d be saying this, but I think I’d like to work on a new cross-stitch project. After the months it took to complete “Ganesh,” I felt pretty done with any sort of embroidery, but now I could use something like that to work on again. The only problem is finding a design I like.

I know I’ve complained about this before, how it’s so hard to find good cross-stitch projects. I tried looking for kits online, and stopped at a few local craft stores as well, but it’s all the same stuff. Fantasy scenes, teddy bears, nature, and religious themes, none of which is my thing. I’ve made my own patterns before, but it takes some work to do. I’d really like to just pick up a kit and get going with it.

I’d be surprised if I were the only one who doesn’t like the styles or designs out there today, but maybe I am. If someone were to come up with some fun, modern kits for cross-stitch, I would totally buy some. For now, I’ll just try and find the least ugly design I can and go with that.