Picture this: a cozy evening, a cup of tea in hand, and a DIY mini cross stitch kit awaiting your creative touch. Looking for a creative way to spend dark, winter nights, I recently embarked on a stitching journey with a cactus DIY mini cross stitch kit, and let me tell you – it was a prickin’ good time! 

Flashback to my first attempt at cross stitching with a fox design – I was lost in a sea of threads and confusion. Not knowing how to count the strands, not knowing how to start and finish a stitch, and most importantly, not knowing how to apply the design to a blank canvas. Fast forward to now, armed with experience and lessons from that foxy endeavour, I tackled a cactus in a pot with newfound confidence.

The kit was a neat little package containing the essentials – a cross stitch diagram, aida, needle, and a bunch of threads in all shades of green, blue, and black. Perfect for beginners and seasoned stitchers alike!

I kicked things off with the main act – the green thread. It flowed onto the fabric like a breeze, filling in the cactus with life and character. Feeling like a cross stitch maestro, I swiftly moved on to the blue pot, watching my mini desert oasis take shape.

With the foundation set, I moved on to the coloured spikes, giving my cactus a spiky personality.

To bring my creation to life, I outlined it with bold black thread. The transformation was magical – from a collection of threads to a vibrant cactus masterpiece.

But oh, I wasn’t stopping there. Brimming with newfound courage, I decided to enhance the original design by throwing in a few more spikes, this time with a cheeky French knot. I owe that nifty move to my fox-stitching days – turns out, learning from your past projects does pay off!

Not surprisingly, the cactus project flowed smoother than my earlier fox endeavour. The kit made it a breeze, and the satisfaction of watching my cactus come to life was a great way to cheer up a cold January night. Mini kits like these, with assorted supplies, are a godsend for beginners. Not only are they budget-friendly, but they also spare you from the overwhelming task of buying full spools of every colour.

As if the cactus wasn’t enough of a stitching high, I’ve now set my sights on a floral embroidery kit. Bring on the petals and leaves! The adventure continues, and my sewing skills are growing like a well-nurtured plant. Look out for another post in this area!

Hobbycraft cactus DIY mini cross stitch kit review

If you’re wondering whether it’s worth buying one of the assorted cross stitch sets, here’s some practical info for you! I got this kit in Hobbycraft for £3. It took me three evenings to complete the project. The box says that it makes one cactus, but I didn’t use more than half of any of the colours. As long as you don’t make any mistakes that cause you to waste yarn, you could easily make a second cactus with the provided supplies. You would only need to get a second aida to cross stitch on. What I like most about the assorted sets is that you get a perfect amount of yarn in each colour needed to complete the design. No need to invest into big spools of various colours if you only need some of them to make a few stitches. And if you’re wondering what to do with a completed mini cross stitch project, consider using them for handmade greeting cards.

In a nutshell, if you’re looking for a crafty escapade that won’t break the bank and leaves you with a delightful creation, dive into the world of mini cross stitch kits. The cactus taught me that with a bit of confidence and a whole lot of thread, you can turn a simple piece of fabric into a masterpiece. Happy stitching!

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