![]() Several men with tedious jobs which involve lots of time waiting around, for example, night watchmen or evening telephone operators, relieve their boredom by tackling cross stitch. What a way to encourage one another - his and hers cross stitch sessions! Some men marry ladies who are keen stitchers and, occasionally, if asked to assist their partner realise that they, too, are capable or producing what could become a family heirloom. As a young boy they might have watched their mother or grandmother create many brilliant cross stitch pieces ranging from colourful flower pictures or cushion covers to their favourite cross stitched teddy bear picture that hung in their bedroom and as they got a bit older their interest was grabbed and they, too, became a keen cross stitcher. Many of today's most successful fashion designers are extremely capable with a needle and thread, cross stitching emblems of their own design onto jacket pockets, etc. What brings a man to cross stitch? There are several reasons why men become hooked. Not only do both men and women find the art of cross stitching very relaxing and enjoyable but they have both discovered after a hectic day or night at work, cross stitching is a wonderful aid in de-stressing oneself. Some men choose to look at a piece of cross stitch work as a form of "engineering", as a keen eye, the ability to follow a chart correctly and being able to frame the completed work are talents required by a successful cross stitcher irrespective of their sex. Most men involved with cross stitching treat it as a form of art, not particularly sewing, however, men are as capable as ladies at producing a wonderful piece of cross stitch. Many of the designs we cross stitch fans undertake are designed by the male sex. ![]() Yes, there really are men who enjoy cross stitching, admittedly they are much fewer in number than lady cross stitchers but they do exist. ![]() What If You Don't Want to Frame it (different ways to display your finished project).Visiting Stitch and Craft Shows - Making the Most of Your Trip.What to do with those UFOs - Unfinished Designs.Getting Organised - Storing Cottons and Fabric, etc.Getting Started - How to Read a Cross Stitch Chart.DMC Stranded Cotton Colour Chart/Shade Card. ![]()
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