I’m really not a crafty person, but I remember enjoying doing stuff like latch-hook and leather-tooling when I was in school. I’ve never done cross-stitch, though, and have never–until now–felt the desire to give it a whirl. But…! This may be motivatory. The pattern is only $12 (including shipping). I even have an embroidery hoop, I think (thank you, Catherine, wherever you may be).