i used to do cross stitching and i've made quite a lot of projects to give as gifts, and then it proved useful when i got into selling crafts.
scanning google images, i found a photo of one project i did back then and i thought i'd paint it instead. the cross stitching was easier! i omitted quite a few objects from the pattern and changed some, because it got so tedious, and i wanted to just finish it. as usual, i want to be busy but too impatient.
@summerfield This is fantastic. I cannot believe you think the cross stitching was easier with a perfectly painted photo. I am impressed with the lettering of the store
This is so pretty. You've achieved a nice loose watercolour style but also showing details. Love the butterflies. I agree with you that cross-stitch seemed to be easier than painting with watercolours. Although it's been a good few years since I did any cross-stitch projects. @summerfield
