I was afraid of linen as I tried my hand at it with 32 count. I was frustrated and it seemed to go nowhere until I tried it in 28 count linen. I love it. Granted, it doesn't show the beautiful detail as in the 32 count, but my eyesight and sanity was in the balance.
Try you hand at 28 count linen. I just love the linen. But I go back and forth with both. Good Luck.