{"id":4651,"date":"2024-10-31T15:44:35","date_gmt":"2024-10-31T15:44:35","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/karyngood.com\/blog\/?p=4651"},"modified":"2024-11-18T15:37:58","modified_gmt":"2024-11-18T15:37:58","slug":"november-2024-refilling-my-creative-well-with-cross-stitch","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/karyngood.com\/blog\/2024\/10\/november-2024-refilling-my-creative-well-with-cross-stitch\/","title":{"rendered":"November 2024: Refilling My Creative Well with Cross Stitch"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Who else is a fan of cross stitch? If you are a fan, you’re on to something. Cross stitch has many benefits. It’s creative, it’s soothing, it helps reduce stress, and it improves your focus. There are lots of benefits to this mindful activity that has a range of patterns for everyone’s taste and time constraints. And you have something pretty to show for your efforts.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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If you’re new to cross stitch here is an excellent post to check out: A Beginner’s Guide to Cross Stitch<\/a>. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

I think the easiest way to get started is with a kit that includes all the things you need. I was lucky enough to get a wide range of threads from my Mom who didn’t want them anymore. That means I can just buy patterns like this Mini Masterpieces<\/a> collection of 60 patterns for $15. You can also find patterns for free on Pinterest, like the little Jeep above. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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So, that’s what I do in the evening while my husband watches sports. I have to say, I hardly watch television anymore. Cross stitch has become an important part of my effort to unwind in the evenings before bed, along with trying not to look at my phone after 8:00 pm. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

So, if you’re finding you need a way to refocus and refresh during this time of shorter days and longer nights, you might want to give cross stitch a try. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Until next time…<\/p>\n\n\n\n

What have you been doing to refill your creative well? I’d love to hear your adventures. <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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