For me I think that there is another element missing in this which is timing. I spent years convinced that I could not cross stitch. I had tried when I was younger and was awful at it, I tried a couple times after I had picked up crochet and still couldn't get on with it, and then, something made me pick it up again and suddenly everything fell into place. Now I thoroughly enjoy it, can complete a project without issues and can't quite remember what I found difficult. I hadn't done any extra practice but the changes to my general skills and attitude towards my crafting ability meant that my experience was suddenly very different. This is a really long way of saying that just because you think you are bad/untalented at something you have tried once it doesn't mean that you will always be that way.
I completely agree Kelly! I had the same experience with knitting. I picked it back up about seven years ago, and it was a mess. But over the last year it has all come together. Timing is really important too. I feel a companion piece coming on. :) Thanks for this valuable input!
All of this. So very true. That's why I continue to take part in the 100 Day Project. (And for knitting you also have me to fall back on lol)
For me I think that there is another element missing in this which is timing. I spent years convinced that I could not cross stitch. I had tried when I was younger and was awful at it, I tried a couple times after I had picked up crochet and still couldn't get on with it, and then, something made me pick it up again and suddenly everything fell into place. Now I thoroughly enjoy it, can complete a project without issues and can't quite remember what I found difficult. I hadn't done any extra practice but the changes to my general skills and attitude towards my crafting ability meant that my experience was suddenly very different. This is a really long way of saying that just because you think you are bad/untalented at something you have tried once it doesn't mean that you will always be that way.
I completely agree Kelly! I had the same experience with knitting. I picked it back up about seven years ago, and it was a mess. But over the last year it has all come together. Timing is really important too. I feel a companion piece coming on. :) Thanks for this valuable input!