Hello stitchy friends, Let’s talk about something that every stitcher runs into sooner or later: finishing. We pour hours into a cross stitch project, enjoying stitch by stitch, color by color, until that last X is in place. We take a deep breath, admire our work, and feel that little burst of pride. Then comes the next question: How am I going to fully finish this? And that’s where ... read more
Spring Sampler
Oh, how I love Spring! It has always been my favorite season. We celebrate so many events in our home during these three months, including birthdays, anniversaries and Easter. We have so many reasons to greet this season with arms wide open. You see, for me, Spring is a time for rebirth, new beginnings, a fresh start and starting over. These sentiments inspired me to design this sweet and ... read more
Strength and Dignity ~ Proverbs 31:25
This year has been a whirlwind, to say the least, as I have watched my sweet daughter turn into a beautifully strong and independent woman. Our time spent together now is more of a genuine friendship than that of a mother and a child. She called me recently to share that she had been focusing on the Book of Proverbs in her Bible study group and I felt I had to commemorate this time with her. I ... read more
Holiday New Releases 2023
His Gift "His Gift" was inspired by John 3:16, "God so loved the world that He gave His one and only Son, that whoever believes in Him shall not perish but have eternal life.” I wanted to design a Christmas pattern reflecting the true meaning of Christmas. I just love all the shades of blue and gold throughout this design. Stitch Count: 101 x 85 ... read more
My First Needlework Marketplace
Hello Stitchy Friends, As you know, I've been busy designing new pieces as a part of expanding my love of all things cross stitch. This past weekend I participated in a virtual wholesale needlework market called, "Needlework Marketplace". This event was hosted by Bobbie and Cam Sankatsing, owners of "Stitching Bits and Bobs" in Plainwell, Michigan. This virtual market was free to all ... read more