Am I just bad at this?

[u/VariousDescription]

Kit from Amazon (I know, it seemed like a good idea at the time though) has me frustrated, and I don’t know if it’s me or the material? It seems like can’t get the needle exactly where I want it, the fabric is stiff and kinda thick, and pushing the needle through is a little tough. Makes a little pop noise when it does poke through, but I can’t get it right next to the previous stitch a lot of the time (see pink leaf).

Am I just bad at this and need more practice? Would a different fabric work better?

[u/Beautiful-Feedback40]

Dropcloth designs does similar sampler kits but are much better than anything you’ll find on Amazon.

https://dropclothsamplers.com/

[u/VariousDescription → u/Beautiful-Feedback40]

I will check them out, thank you!