How to start

[tom_jerry]

Hello Everyone,

Thanks for welcoming me.

What kind of designs should I pick being a starter???

Thanks.

[minij]

Not sure whethter you are looking at kits or just charts but personally first I would choose something that you really like as you will want to stitch it then, secondly I would choose something not too big possibly card size so you get a finished picture fairly quickly
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If possible find something with not too many colours (you will want a few or you might get bored) and if possible only full crosses not fractionals. I would also start with 14 count aida as well.

If you have a cross stitch magazine there are usually some card size projects in there and also helpful tips.

However I do know some people who for their first project have chosen something quite hard because they love it and with perseverance and patiance have completed it.

Hope this helps and good luck with whatever you decide, you can always put a pic in the SAL thread and we can all cheer you on.

[Rose]

Hello and welcome

If you look in the Tips and Tricks section you will see a post "Suggestions for Beginners. That might give you some ideas.

[maggs]

Hi and welcome

[tom_jerry]

Thank you. I have actually ordered couple of designs. I am gonna start soon. I am sure I would get help from you all in case I am stuck.

cheers