I have been cross stitching for nearly 20 years now, I started after a I was in a bad car crash which left me with a broken neck (but I am not paralyzed).  I found that I couldn't do much knitting etc, so gave cross stitch a go.  I have been hooked ever since.
This is a picture of the cross stitch kit that I am stitching at the moment, it's called "Winter Sun" and is by Maia.  It's a lovely kit all packed in a acetate box with a huge clear chart, all the threads and loads of fabric.  So far I have nearly finished the owl but the trees are in lots of black and dark browns, so that may take some time to complete.  Hope to show some pics soon though.
I am glad others are in to cross stitch, as it seemed that it was not so popular anymore.
Best wishes
Sharon