Listen up folks! Cross stitch school is in session and today we have a very important lesson to learn.
So let me, Professor Elise, introduce the topic of todays lecture: 'The journey, not the destination'.
It's easy to get caught up in what we'll do with our finished cross stitch pieces. We're constantly thinking about framing it, gifting it, or even where we might hang it.
Sometimes, this focus on the end product can keep us from starting a project altogether. We start to overthink, worrying about the perfect finish before we've even put in the first stitch.
But here’s a little secret: you don’t have to do anything with your finished cross stitch.
There’s absolutely no rule that says your work has to be framed and displayed or given away as a gift.
If you feel like framing it, by all means, go ahead! If you want to give it to someone special, that’s wonderful too.
But there’s also nothing wrong with tucking it into a drawer, storing it in a portfolio, or even leaving it unfinished for a while. You could keep a collection of finished pieces in a box, just for you to flip through and reminisce whenever the mood strikes.
Each piece can be a small memory, a reminder of the time you spent creating something just for the joy of it.
The most important thing is the experience of making it. If your cross stitch helped you relax, gave you a sense of accomplishment, or simply brought a little creativity into your day, then it has done its job.
Maybe it provided a quiet moment of peace in your busy schedule, or kept your hands busy while you took a break from your phone. Maybe it gave you time to collect your thoughts or unwind after a long day.
Whatever your reason for stitching, if it made you happy, then that’s what truly matters. The finished product is just a bonus; the real reward is in the process itself.
Ok, class dismissed. And for your homework tonight, you're to switch off that brain, and start up some stitching.
