My name is Arlene Cohen and, yes, my initials are indeed ABC. (My middle name is Beth, not Elizabeth, just Beth.) I have been stitching since I was in high school. Starting with cross stitch, I have expanded to all types - counted canvas work, blackwork, Hardanger, and more. Needlework is more than a hobby to me - it is a passion, it is a devotion, it is as necessary as breathing. (Okay, maybe that last part is a bit of an exaggeration, but hopefully you get the picture.)