Cross-stitch for newbies

If you’re itching to try cross-stitch embroidery, Connie G. Barwick will get you started right. Connie is the cross-stitch editor at About.com, and she offers a series of tutorials designed especially for beginners: Stitch Your First Cross Stitch, How to Choose Your First Cross Stitch Supplies, Stitch a Cross Stitch Color Block, and Five Basic Stitches. After Connie walks you through the basics, you’ll have the confidence to tackle a real chart. And she’s got some great free ones ready for you. Get all the details from Connie’s blog post.