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Who Else Wants To Make New Cross Stitch Friends?
Ever wonder how and where you can find fellow stitchers to share your common bond, stitchers who might well become your cross stitch friends in time? You may feel sometimes that you would love to chat with other cross stitch lovers but have no idea how to meet these people. Well, lots of options exist. With just a little research, you can find others with whom you can trade cross stitch tips, share some laughs, and offer encouragement and motivation on difficult projects.
Ever wonder how and where you can find fellow stitchers to share your common bond, stitchers who might well become your cross stitch friends in time? You may feel sometimes that you would love to chat with other cross stitch lovers but have no idea how to meet these people. Well, lots of options exist. With just a little research, you can find others with whom you can trade cross stitch tips, share some laughs, and offer encouragement and motivation on difficult projects.
When you first start your quest, stop by your local craft store. They may have a cross stitch club that meets there or know of one in the area. If they currently don’t have a club that meets at the store, ask about starting one. Even if the store isn’t interested, don’t get discouraged. You can still form your own cross stitch club.
Starting your own cross stitch club isn’t as difficult as it may seem. The secret is planning. You need to think through what will be involved before you advertise your club. For instance, where will your club meet? You need a location where people can sit comfortably and stitch. That means you’ll need chairs and excellent lighting. You’ll also need a place for all these people to park their vehicles. Be certain to decide in advance if your club will only be for cross stitch fans or if people who enjoy other crafts can join as well. Finally, you’ll need to pick a time for your club to meet.
Of course, the list of things you need to think about doesn’t stop there. You’ll want to decide if the members will pay a fee, what kind of policies and rules you’ll have, and what your goal for the club will be. If this seems a little overwhelming, wait until you have a couple of members and then talk about it as a group. Together, you can decide the goal of the cross stitch club. But as you decide your goal, keep in mind that friendship is the main attraction of belonging to the club. As you’re stitching, you’ll be able to chat. Having a great time and making friends is what the club is all about.
For some people, the idea of creating their own cross stitch club and sorting through the details may seem overwhelming. In this case, you can start out small. Find a few friends who like to stitch and ask them over to your house for a fun evening. Everyone may have so much fun stitching and talking that your informal get-together may soon form into a full-fledged club.
So much for the locals… Let’s move on to making new cross stitch friends elsewhere.
An easy way to find future cross stitch friends is by looking for like-minded penpals, i.e, fellow stitchers. These days, finding a penpal is fairly easy. Many cross stitch websites allow you to contact other stitchers who are interested in becoming penpals. What’s exciting about penpals is they can be from many different countries. You can chat about your current projects, swap tips and hints, and give each other encouragement when a particular pattern proves daunting.
Apart from cross stitch websites, you also can find sites that are strictly for finding penpals. You’ll want to do some upfront research to make certain these sites are legitimate. Don’t give the sites or potential penpals your phone number or your mailing address. This information isn’t needed. All that is necessary to get started is your email address.
Many people prefer to chat with their penpal using email rather than snail mail. When you email, you tend to get a quicker response. This makes it simpler to keep in touch. Also, some people don’t like writing letters, although they do enjoy writing emails. If, however, you and your penpal enjoy writing letters, then you’ll be in for a treat sometimes when you visit your mailbox. In addition to letters, you and your penpal also can exchange little gifts for added fun.
Beyond penpal sites, e-groups for cross stitch enthusiasts exist as well. The way these groups work is that people sign up who share an interest. The groups chat about the subject, in this case cross stitch. Members also talk about their lives, and many friendships are formed. Yahoo has a group called XStitchpals. In this e-group, people send each other little cards that they’ve cross stitched each month. The cards have a theme, so it really makes it fun. You may find you quickly form many friendships on an e-group such as this.
As you can see, several options exist when it comes to finding cross stitch friends. With just a little effort, you quickly can have several friends who share your passion for cross stitch. And hey, a great place to get started on your search is right here in the forums at Patterns Patch cross stitch club.