Aquarius Cross Stitch, Aida cloth, DMC floss, 4in diameter

Bethany is a 24-year-old hobby artist who has been practicing cross-stitch since she was 7. She learned the craft from her great aunt Maggie and has since started to create her own designs as well as following patterns made by other artists. Bethany works as a CNC machinist during the day and volunteers as a firefighter and EMS personnel at Essex Fire Company. She attends CT State College and is near the completion of an Associate Degree in Manufacturing Engineering. Cross stitch offers a much-needed opportunity to relax outside of her busy schedule with a creative outlet. Bethany’s cross stitch creations are currently exhibited at Spectrum Gallery in Centerbrook, Connecticut. This is the first time her work has been displayed outside of her home.