Hi from Melbourne, Australia

[Lynley1]

Hi Catherine ,
A very warm welcome from the west [Perth, Western Australia] - and it is indeed a very warm welcome today. At least 39 degrees Celsius. I too like you am a returning Cross stitcher after a break of about 25 years. Am loving the detailed patterns that are available now. I am sure, like me, that you are going to enjoy this forum

[Serinde]

Perhaps your warm welcome will entice her back? Anyway, it's good to see YOU posting!

[Garnet]

Hello Lynley1 welcome to our lovely forum.

There's lots to see here, have a look at the stitch-a-along - lots of very different projects and styles by very talented stitches.

We also have a wonderful virtual pub - the Stash and Grab, do keep an eye out for the Unicorns, Lions and I am sure I saw some Penguins waddling in although that may have been the virtual eggnog hiccup!

What types of projects do you like to stitch?

Can't wait to see your work

[rcperryls]

Hello Lynley and welcome to our forum from South Carolina! What types of projects do you like to stitch? If you have been away from stitching for 25 years, I imagine that it can be overwhelming seeing what is available now, though most of it has moved online unless you are lucky enough to have a Local Needlework Shop near you. Looking forward to seeing your work;

Carole

[Squirrel]

Hi Lynley and Welcome from me in warming up Brisbane. What part of beautiful Perth do you live in? I have a son& grand-daughter in Kelmscott whom I have visited every year for Emily's birthday in early October. I do hope you are keeping cool in the crazy heat over there and you have no bush fires around either.
Looking forward to getting to know you more and seeing your lovely stitching.

[Mabel Figworthy]

A belated welcome from the UK - I hope you'll enjoy being part of this lovely community!