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Are you ready for some serious fun? Here's how to put together our Isolation Update: No Pants kit, available as a free PDF, a Basic or Deluxe Kit and a Combo Kit with frame! The above kits come with everything you need so you don't have to leave the house (don't you DARE!). But if you're going to use the free PDF pattern, you will need the following supplies: Fabric, embroidery floss, needles, hoop at the very least. If you're trying to do this all free, you could probably use tape and not even frame it, but keep the extra...

Even though things are far from normal right now, our job is to keep your spirits afloat as much as we can through the therapeutic pastime of cross stitch! We'll be offering more free PDF patterns, and we're shipping pretty quickly. We started self-isolating on March 9th because we're being extremely careful in hopes that we'll get to see my 95-year-old mom at some point. So don't worry about us spreading anything through packages (if that's even possible, I don't think it is). And please remember that we have a ton of stuff in our Supplies section--don't go to a...

Social distancing is a nice idea, but with so many asymptomatic carriers the only thing that REALLY works for sure is STAYING THE FUCK HOME. If not for yourself, do it for my 95-year-old mom! So Namastay the fuck home and stitch along with us! This pattern is a free PDF download because it's something I can contribute--I know there are a lot of you going crazy out there, worrying about money and what's next. You are not alone. ALSO, there are other free patterns here, so load up! This is also available as a kit, with all the supplies...

When the going gets tough, the tough turn to cross stitch! Here’s a great little set of reminders for these trying times. Also, cross stitching is a pretty great way to stop touching your face, as I discovered while stitching this! Problems solved! While you're stocking up on the essentials (and also a few little luxuries just in case) don’t forget to stockpile some cross stitch, too! It’s a pretty great way to pass the time and relieve any stress you might have (stress? who, me?) We've been self-isolating for over a week now, so our "facility" (aka house) is...

Life is hard. Lately the world seems especially off its rocker. This is a little reminder that the act of stitching is especially therapeutic and can really bring your levels of stress down. The benefits of stabbing a needle through fabric is notoriously therapeutic, akin to meditation. I can attest firsthand to how much it helps relieve my stress, depression and ANXIETY. It's all about FLOW-there's just something magical about engaging your hands in stitching that lets your brain roam free. That's one reason I constantly remind you that it's not about perfection-who really cares how the back of your...