Punchneedle or not...

I bought a punchneedle kit and supplies last Christmas.  I made some progress on the kit, but not a lot.  I decided to do my own experiment on denim to see if I could get a rhythm going.  I got a little better at it, but I made really slow progress.  So slow that I decided not to do punchneedle anymore.  I will give the supplies and kit to one of my friends, if they want it.  Some of you might have better luck with it.  I guess I'm a glutton for punishment because I've been looking at counted cross stitch kits.  Uh-oh!