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I'm VERY excited to announce Subversive Cross Stitch classes in Dallas at all three locations of one of our favorite shops, Emporium Pies! The classes include Pie Pop Tarts (a very special thing not usually available), mimosas, a Shut Your Piehole deluxe kit and some extra Subversive goodies thrown in, like swag PLUS pretty blue embroidery scissors! AND the classes will be taught by one of our besties who has been involved in Subversive Cross Stitch for years, giving us some of our best phrases--Nikki Lott Barringer! She's one of my favorite writers and she's really hilarious, you'll love her!...

Introducing Mr. Stevers! I first noticed him stitching a bunch of my pieces and posting them on Instagram, so I hired him to stitch several of the new designs for my last book (and you can bet I'll hire him again!) He’s been stitching for more years than he cares to admit and recently took to designing—which is when I just knew we had to get his designs out there to you! Mr. Stevers has a remarkable mustache, is an avid flea marketer and collector who loves to tinker in the kitchen. His Instagram feed (@mrstevers) is proof of his...

Is this cartoon Subversive or WHAT? By Rena Piccolo.

Need a quick sign for the Women's March? How about this? What a YEAR of persistence! I put together a free downloadable high-resolution file you can use for a sign at the Women's March this year!: One page print of this image for a regular-size print: Right-click to download file. Here's a six-page poster that prints mostly across four pages with a little extra on the last two pages. Please post your results on social media - I'll repost yours on Instagram if you use the hashtag #subversivecrossstitch of a photo of your sign in action! Go get 'em!!

Last-minute prezzies? We got ya. Our gift cards are universally swell and go up to $10,000 in case you're feeling generous. ;) Also, feel free to print and cut out these gift tags or send via email - let them know they're getting something that will make them smile! Click on each image to see the larger printable version.