Crossing the "X".....

I used to cross-stitch all the time!  I started over 35 years ago.  At first I didn't care for it - so didn't pursue the hobby. But then a year or so later, I decided to give it another go - and it became a joy of mine. I remember my first project was a lighthouse - with all these marsh grasses and birds and outlining. When the person doing the framing for me realized it was my first piece, they said I was quite brave!  I just knew I wanted to do it for a friend I worked with at the time - so off I went, without thought.  So many projects over the years....many of them given away as gifts.  I haven't been cross-stitching very much lately - especially since I started knitting about 5 or so years ago! But I'm really itching to get back to it.  Below you can see one of my favorites! It is hanging on my wall - mine to gaze at, whenever I please!