I'm making great progress with this cross-stitching project - it's really coming along! I'm now up to the second work-in-progress update and very happy with how things are going. The second row of blocks has been completed, 20 more to go. I can't wait until it's finished so I can look back on all the hard work put into this masterpiece. With each stitch bringing me closer to completion, I'm feeling more and more optimistic about my project!

Progress on my first-ever attempt at a pre-printed cross-stitch. I've only ever done counted cross-stitch before. I used to believe that using a pre-printed pattern would feel too much like cheating, but I'm happily surprised to find it more relaxing. Not having to worry about miscounting my stitches makes it a perfect opportunity to perfect my stitch style by practicing techniques such as railroading. As I explore and experiment with different methods and techniques I'm discovering my preferred style. I'm hoping to turn them into habits by the time I reach the top, that way it will naturally carry over to my stitching on counted cross-stitch designs. 

For added fun, I've decided to only post the rows of blocks completed and the rows currently being worked on to keep the completed design a mystery. Can you guess what the pattern is?