Social pressures, advertising and social media make it difficult for us to be content with both our internal and external selves. There’s always someone skinnier, richer, or more successful to make us think less of ourselves. But wishing for a life that isn’t your own is wasting the time that you have. We’re all different – be proud of yourself for whatever you bring to the table.

Model stitched by Sharon Atkinson

Info

Stitch count: 89 x 95

Stitched size (on 14-count Aida or 28-count linen): 16.2 x 17.2cm (6³⁄₈ x 6³⁄₄in)

Shopping List

• 1 skein of each DMC stranded cotton (floss) listed in the chart key
• White Aida or linen, at least 32 x 33cm (12¹⁄₂ x 13in)

DMC Stranded cotton

Cross Stitch