Is this too difficult for a beginner

[nemmy2007]

Hello all, just wondering if you think the Ashanti woman (Lanarte) would be too big of a project for a beginner. Also do you all buy your projects in kits. Could you recommend any websites where i can buy kits at a reasonable price. (not sure if that is allowed on here). Thanks all, Nemmy xx

[Rose]

There is a thread in the wanted section Internet Site THis has loads and loads of links to different companies. Both kits and just chart.

[annkor26]

I looked at that kit for sale on a website. It says that it is whole cross stitches only and the threads are presorted. Could be doable if you are up for a challenge!

I will use a kit if the threads are presorted. I've gotten too many headaches trying to decipher the different shades of a color!

Good luck!

[Lessa54]

I did a Lanarte project as my second big project when I got back into cross stitch and it was absolutely fine. I got it in a kit and the kit was well organised with all the threads pre-sorted, a clear chart and clear instructions. Bigger kits aren't necessarily any more complicated in their stitches than smaller kits, they just take longer to do because you've got more stitches to make. If you like the design, give it a go.

Personally I'm happy to do either kits or charts so long as I like the design. I've tended to veer more towards charts at the moment because I find there's a wider range of designs in chart only form but that wouldn't stop me doing a kit if I liked the look of it.

[Vega]

As Lessa said, bigger doesn't mean more complicated. Should you get frustrated with it or bored, you can always pick up a small design to do on the side.

[Nachstenliebe]

I say go for it! If for some reason you come across something you feel over your head, then we're all here to help
Faith

[nemmy2007]

Thank you all, I think i will just go for it. This is the kit that jumps out out me every time i see it. Now ive found this forum i can always ask for help. Thanks all, Nemmy xx

[Jaki :)]

Good luck with your stitching & look forward to some pics of it xx

[MaggieM1750]

... This is the kit that jumps out out me every time i see it...

Well then, this is the kit that must be stitched! And set up a SAL so we can all take a peek.. if you haven't noticed yet.. we're all interested in new projects and love pics of works in progress.

[nemmy2007]

Thanks all, i think i will take your advice Maggie, and just go for it. Must have looked at the Ashanti Kit about 20 times already, Nemmy xx