cross-stitch a big floral scene

If you’ve just gotten into cross-stitch (hello, welcome, get ready to be addicted to stitching) and are a bit lost on how to navigate a complex-looking pattern, pop over to the ever-reliable DIY blog Honestly WTF. Erica is in the middle of crafting a rather epic floral piece (this downloadable pattern, to be exact) and has whipped up a walk-through with heaps of helpful tips for embroidery rookies. You'll find all her hints over here. Happy stitching, pals!