Cross Stitch

After having a problem with my sewing machine which needs to be fixed, I decided to make something by hand to pass the time. After buying Mollie Makes magazine on Saturday I thought I'd have a go at making the cross stitch rose from the free gift. 

I have done cross stitch before, but not since I was very young and that was more of a children's type kit, so I needed to refresh my memory on how to do it. After I got the hang of it I really enjoyed it (even though I made a few mistakes!). I'm quite proud of what it looks like now it's finished and I'd definitely do some more cross stitch when I get another pattern!