Crosstitch is one of my most favorite hobbies. I even got into designing my own patterns. I have been thinking lately of makinf a new one, and youre post motivated me

As for the messy back, keep working and your backs will looks as pretty as the fronts. I just framed Pouncer's pattern the other day (after a couple years of needing to be framed) or I'd show you how neat my frints and backs are.

Nicely done. I hope you conitnue to work on it and discover a wonderful hobby.