| Counted cross stitch is a very popular hobby it is | | | | 3 Charted design for stitching. |
| enjoyed by mainly females from all walks of life. Men | | | | 4 Needle. |
| have been known to stitch which is great but it is | | | | 5 Pair of sharp embroidery scissors. |
| perceived to be a girly pastime. It is probably one of | | | | 6 Embroidery hoop. |
| the most relaxing hobbies around and many items can | | | | 7 Thread organiser |
| be created in a short space of time that are practical | | | | Once you have acquired these items and gained |
| to use as well as being pleasing to the eye. | | | | some experience you may wish to develop your |
| If you purchase a kit one to four in the list below will be | | | | hobby even further. There is so much potential with |
| included but if you are more adventurous and want to | | | | cross stitching you may want to convert a favourite |
| purchase the items independently then it can work out | | | | photograph into a stitched picture. For this you could |
| cheaper. From any remaining materials from larger | | | | use a service provided by a few companies to |
| projects you can also make small items. Stitching is not | | | | convert the photo for you or alternatively there is |
| an expensive hobby and it has the potential to last a | | | | software for designing which includes converting |
| lifetime if protected well. | | | | photographs. The software does not cost an absolute |
| So what is the minimum required to complete a | | | | fortune and is great for designing in general. |
| stitched project? | | | | Counted cross stitch is a hobby for life but be careful it |
| 1 Evenweave fabric. | | | | can be addictive. The amount of pleasure you receive |
| 2 Embroidery thread or floss dependant which country | | | | from stitching and giving your items to family and |
| you live in. | | | | friends is priceless. |