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Shepp Speaks | What got you into cross-stitching?

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Helen Mathieson. Photo by Megan Fisher

Last week, the News joined the Mooroopna Cross-stitching Retreat to ask the attendees about their beginnings in the craft. Here’s what they had to say.

Helen Mathieson

My mother cross-stitched, so I’ve been doing it since seven or eight years old. A long time ago.

Laura Bradbury. Photo by Megan Fisher

Laura Bradbury

Well, Granny taught me when I was really little, but I didn’t really get into it until Mum bought an op shop kit and I really enjoyed it. It was in 2016, so about seven years ago.

Hannah Scollard. Photo by Megan Fisher

Hannah Scollard

My friend Juniper got me into it when she gave me a kit back in university. I really enjoy crafts.

Karen Couch. Photo by Megan Fisher

Karen Couch

I used to do it many years ago, but with children you get busy. I think it’s been five or six years since I got back into it. I like to craft and it passes the time quite well.

Michelle Fleming. Photo by Megan Fisher

Michelle Fleming

I learnt at school in Year 6, and I loved it — I’ve been doing it ever since.