The art of cross-stitch is seen as a dying craft, it is seen as a more traditional craft being practised by the WI and sold at church sales. I remember my Mum first teaching me to cross-stitch when I was 7 or 8 years old. It was mainly small floral images and symmetrical patterns. However, Beki from RatherUnseamly is challenging this misconception. She is bring cross-stitch to the modern world!
Here's my favourite item from her shop (I love Sheldon from Big Bang Theory):
And here's something a little more seasonal from her shop! It's a pattern, so you can have a go at cross-stitch yourself!
If you'd like to read more about Beki and her shop, you can find more on the CraftBritannia Blog.
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