Would y’all share your recommendations for magnifying lamp? I’m doing handwork again after eye surgeries and desperately need help in selecting a quality magnifying lamp. 🏝️💚

Hi! Long story short, I've never stitched (I have knitted a couple little things, though), but I found a great pattern and I'd like to do it. The question is, how reasonable does this look for an absolute beginner to take on as a first project? How long do you think it could take to make it?

https://www.etsy.com/de-en/listing/1587966263/bayeux-tapestry-cross-stitch-pattern

My main goal is to recreate that piece and display it over the sofa, so I'm mostly concerned about my chances to get it done without heavily distorting the pattern, as well as how many hours of work it could take (very roughly speaking), or whether it's on the time scale of weeks, months, or years.

Thanks!

Pattern by xSherrisStitchesx on Etsy

Hand embroidered using Coton a Broder, for the letter “D”, and Cosmo stranded cotton for the flower and leaves.

Pattern by tuskandcardinal on Etsy

Organize Your Floss Like a Pro with These DMC Numbered Bobbins!

If you're tired of digging through piles of floss to find the right color, I highly recommend checking out these awesome floss bobbins I found on Etsy! My wife recently bought a set, and they’re a total game changer for keeping embroidery threads neat and easy to access.

What’s great about these bobbins is that each one has the DMC number printed right on it, so you can instantly identify your colors without the hassle of labels or mismatched threads.

Perfect for anyone who loves cross-stitching, embroidery, or any other floss-based craft. The quality is fantastic, and they’ve made organizing so much easier!

If you're interested, you can find them here: Floss Bobbins on Etsy https://mygeekaccessories.etsy.com/listing/1814048492

Happy stitching! 🎨✨

Hi! I’m obsessed with the Hachette Peter Rabbit cross stitch subscription but it’s only available in the UK. I had a friends help get the first 26 copies but it was really complicated because he doesn’t live in the UK full time. I’m looking for some help to forward magazines to the US. Anyone able to help?