I'm new and I'll probably lurk around for a while.
My aunt got me interested in cross stitching. She lives about 16 hours away by car so I'll have to turn to y'all for help.
I'm a teacher in Texas. I love to read, watch movies, bake cookies and (now) cross stitch.
I have completed a total of three designs. My biggest problem with cross stitching seems to be counting correctly. I either count too many blocks or not enough. The designs always wind up slightly off-kilter.
Hello and welcome. I always manage to mistake the count (math students usually are unable to count). But since I use markings on my fabric it got better
W.I.P
Kreimhild's Revenge - Haed
Das Rheingold - Haed
Yule Angel -Haed
QS Theatre of the Absurd - Haed
Starlight - Haed
Eternal Promise - Haed
Finished
SK Storykeeper, QS Book End Kitties (Haed)
I just finished a design of a hummingbird with some pink flowers. Now I am working on one that says "don't ask me, I just work here." It came in a kit and made me laugh.
Juel, I'm curious what you mean about markings on your fabric? I'd really like to stop messing up the count.
WIPs
Star Wars Afghan:Chewbaca
HAEDs:
O Kitten Tree
Dancing with the Cat
Everything else "on hold"
2022 Finished: Star Wars Afghan: Princess Leia, Obi-Wan Kenobi, Yoda, Finn, Rey, Poe, Han Solo,Darth Vader, BB8,Luke Skywalker
Gridding is using either a washable pen or thread (I use plastic fishing line) to mark off your fabric to help counting. Usually you mark every 10 spaces, across and down, to coincide with the 10 spaces shown on your design. It helps to keep your counting accurate.
If you use a washable pen, BE SURE it's washable - try it on a piece of fabric first, then wash it to make sure the marks come out. If you use thread (or fishing line) you pull it out later. I like the coloured fishing line because it shows up well and I don't sew through it as I'm doing the design. Others here can probably recommend the brand of pens they use.
Good luck!
Wandatoo
"Dogs come when they're called. Cats take a message and get back to you."
2022 is yet another year of the UFO!!
Great Wall of China,
Peacocks and Pheasants,
Birds of a feather,
Hardanger Table runner,
TW Peacock Tapestry,
Milennium Sampler,
Yes, they are all STILL in progress!
Hi there! I have spent many an hour re-stitching after having to unpick some wrong counting which just cannot be fixed...you think I would learn by my mistakes hey!? I must be less hasty and more careful lol
Are you workig on anything in particular at the moment?
Welcome to the forum 
