The best Red Gate Stitchery cross stitch kits for Valentine’s Day
No one loves a cross stitched heart more than me. It’s a sweet and simple motif I come back to again and again. So naturally, Valentine’s Day stitching is some of my favorite. If you’re looking to...
View ArticleValentine’s Day stitching for a crowd
Who says you can’t cross stitch for a crowd this Valentine’s Day? Red Gate Stitchery acrylic heart pendants are now available in multi packs! Stitch one for yourself, and still have plenty left for...
View ArticleIn the studio this week: Comfort zones
I love January. I love it for the sense of renewal, the heightened creative energy, the clarity of purpose. I love it for the planning. Oh the planning! There has been much of it happening this month,...
View ArticleMini wood hearts: Perfect for Valentine’s Day crafting
When I laser cut wood pendants for Red Gate Stitchery cross stitch kits, I am often left with little gaps and odd spaces on the sheet of wood. Instead of letting this material go to waste, I use it to...
View ArticleQuick and easy friendship bracelets for Valentine’s Day
At my daughter’s elementary school, candy Valentines are discouraged. Instead, we whipped up a batch of these sweet friendship bracelets for her classmates. They are so quick and easy, you can make...
View Article9 Hearts to Cross Stitch for Valentine’s Day
Hearts are an enduring cross stitch motif, and whether you’re looking for modern or traditional, there are plenty of options for your Valentine’s Day stitching. Here are some of our favorites. 1....
View ArticleWhat size needle to use for cross stitch
When planning a cross stitch project, you might spend lots of time thinking about what fabric and threads to use, but what about your needle? Instead of grabbing any old needle from your sewing stash,...
View Article7 cross stitch projects for cozy winter stitching
As I write this, snow is falling and the wind is howling outside my studio window. We’re in for more than a foot of the white stuff today. Inside it’s warm and cozy and all I want to do is stitch! Here...
View ArticleKogin embroidery
When podcaster and author Abby Glassenberg invites guests onto her While She Naps podcast, she asks them to list three things that inspire them. If you listened to my session with Abby last week, you...
View ArticleCalling all Floss Bosses! New enamel pins and needle minders
If you love cross stitch and embroidery, you my friend, are a Floss Boss! Now you can own the title and advertise it to the world with these fun new enamel pins and needle minders. Available in navy,...
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