Putting the Cross in Cross Stitch

For a crafty person, I've always been leery of crafts. In fact, my stomach clenches a little whenever I hear crafting used as a verb.

But things like cross stitch belong in a separate category -- far above, say, macrame or any of the schlock they push on HGTV's daytime shows. If someone made me a cushion with one of these patterns, I'd be proud to display it in my living room.


With thanks to Kristine.