Can I panic?

I decided to try cross stitches.  I found nice and simple projects to start my experimentation.  In addition it says 8 years old and above on the package.  Sound reassuring.  If a child can do it, I will too.

Three of them seems to be beginner's projects (the ladybug, the duck and the penguin).  I will start with them.  The last one (with the wolves) is the last one I planned to do, when I feel more confident and have experience.  It is my plan because the one with the wolves is more elaborate, so I'll see if I can do it eventually.

I decided to start with the ladybug one.  It seems to be the most easy.  I hope si, was my first thought when looking at them.  I may be mistaken but I  won't know if I don't try.  So, I opened the ladybug package.  There was everything I needed even instruction.  It is where the panic set in.  The instruction were a bit difficult to understand (especially when there isn't much experience on my part) but the worst was the white canvas/fabric.  There wasn't any design on it.  It made me feel stuck.  I am not good at reproducing picture free handed.  I need some guidance on the fabric.  Well, it would have been nice to have some help on the fabric.

For the rest of the day, I was a bit depressed and very moody.  I surestimated my capacities and didn't expected to stumble on this unexpected discovery.  This show my point each time I say that classes have it's usefulness.  Having access to someone knowledgeable is always a good thing.  I am lucky enough to know someone that can help me.  I will bring the kit to her and ask for her advice.  The panic had subsided since the opening of the kit but I may be wiser the next time I see a nice kit that I wanted to try.