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What a difference a year makes!

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Pattern Review: Dimensions Crafts Oriental Butterfly Counted Cross Stitch Kit  My sewing blog has been pretty quiet recently as I have been travelling a lot with work and my sewing mojo is at an all time low. However I am delighted that I have (finally) finished my recent cross stitch project.  I purchased this Dimensions  cross stitch pattern  for just under £11 in October 2014 and have been working on it on and off for the past year.  My first cross stitch project  was very much a beginner project and I can tell that I am more confident and used to following patterns. I am really pleased with the finished product and for the price it is excellent!  I have to admit I go through a love/hate relationship with cross stitch. I like having a project always on hand to take to my craft group and I like that I can do this no matter how stressed or poorly I am feeling (unlike sewing). However, at times I really struggle with how long it takes compared to sewing. We all know