"My Friends and Family Laughed When I Took Up Cross S ch, But Their Laughter Turned To Amazement When They Saw the Beautiful Masterpieces I Now Create…"
But I had a secret that not a single one of them knew about … I’ll tell you about it shortly…
Whether you are looking for a creative way to use your hands with cross s ching or you already know the basics of cross s ch but want to get better at it, you’ve come to the right place.
Now YOU can discover how easy it is to get professional cross s ch results AND have a lot of fun at the same time!
Many, many years ago I sat next to my Grandma while she was cross s ching. She made cross s ch pieces for all the family and neighbors and did it so quickly and so easily I was fascinated and soon learnt to love it as well.
She patiently taught me the basics of cross s ch while s ching her own masterpieces that I now cherish. Grandma used to tell me she worked on her projects to help with her arthritis. She knitted and did crochet too, but we all knew her first love was cross s ch.
Following a lengthy break from cross s ch, I only began s ching again when my family had grown up. Now, several years further downline, I’m a grandma myself and it’s my turn. I love teaching my granddaughters everything I know about cross s ch, although…
There was a time when I would look at my grandma’s work and think I could never cross s ch like her. My designs all ended up in tangled messes and my s ches were wrong.
Grandma would never make me feel bad. She’d just hand me the seam ripper and help me correct my mistakes, giving me the right technique to make my s ches neat and even. Pretty soon, my s ching became better and in time I grew confident enough to create my own designs.
More recently, I began actively posting to several cross s ch forums. The idea of writing a ‘how-to’ guide gradually came about after receiving a couple of emails thanking me for all the help and guidance the writers had received.
From this I began taking notice of the recurring questions being asked in the cross s ch forums. Those queries, in addition to Grandma’s teachings, formed the basis of my cross s ch report.
That original report has now been expanded into a practical guide especially for the person who loves to cross s ch and wants to perfect their craft AND the person who’s never picked up a cross s ch pattern before, but would love to.
Cross S ch Made Easy was written with you the reader firmly in mind. This "paint-by-numbers" guide is suitable for both newbies and more experienced s chers.
It contains NO fluff and NO filler. You’ll learn how to s ch right the first time and every time!
Written in a friendly, caring style, Cross S ch Made Easy provides all the information you need to get started: from firstly identifying the basic equipment you’ll need, to tying your first s ch … and all by a p ionate, experienced s cher who speaks with you just like an older, caring sister.
Other guides might only give you the basics, but in Cross S ch Made Easy you have a guide you can use as a tool to learn the techniques of cross s ch so you will soon be s ching like a professional!
Every time you sit down with a pattern and frame you’ll want a copy of Cross S ch Made Easy beside you to use as a reference.
When asked recently to carry out a review of Cross S ch Made Easy, here’s what Sarah Bee, an experienced cross s ch teacher, had to say:
"… each section is designed to make the process of learning cross s ch interesting …"
"Cross S ch Made Easy: A Guide for Beginners ~ Get It Right the First Time, Every Time,” is well written and covers everything the novice s cher needs to get started in this wonderful craft. From the attractive cover design and layout, the brief history of needlework in the Foreward, the author’s personal experiences, to the Summary; each section is designed to make the process of learning cross s ch interesting and simple." "Ms. Applegate has embled a comprehensive list of materials and supplies along with descriptions and illustrations to enable a beginner to emble everything required for successful completion of that special first project. She then guides the s cher through organization of materials, preparation of fabric and floss, and following the chart to make those first s ches." "In “Cross S ch Made Easy,” Ms Applegate shares tips from her experience that are only learned after years of s ching. In addition to the basics, she provides illustrations of additional s ches usually presented in… 
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