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Holiday Shipping Schedule

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Yes, we are here and shipping FAST! Usually same day. You should really upgrade to Priority Mail at this point if you want it before Christmas--USPS Guidelines say the last day to guarantee that is Tuesday 12/20. If you're reading this after 12/20: Our shop will still open and taking orders, but we will NOT be shipping from December 24th through January 4th. PDFs will still be delivered automatically and gift card service will not be disturbed. When we return on January 4th, I'll start digging through emails and orders and resume shipping that week. Once we get back to...

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Instant Gift Tags

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Feel free to print and cut out 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!

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Big News!

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It's HERE! We've been working so hard on this book and I'm thrilled to finally get to share it with you! It comes out in April, but you can pre-order on our site or Amazon. If you'd like to give it as a gift, we have some cool gift cards - just ask and we can send you one to give as a "pre" gift. The gift of delayed gratification, right? There are 40 coloring pages and activities that are hilariously subversive. The illustrator is a long-time favorite of mine, the awesome Chris Piascik. I really think you'll enjoy it....

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Super Cute Assistants

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I've gleaned a collection of all kinds of pets helping out with cross stitch, including my all-time favorite disapproving cat with YOU'RE DOING IT WRONG. What would we do without them??

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Alternative Framing Tutorial

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This is a guest post by the awesome and clever Meredith Mendola. You can find a link to her framing service at the end of this article. While I wish I could take credit for the great idea of mounting finished needlework on canvas, I cannot. It is a pretty simple way to put the finishing touches on any piece, and it's less expensive than most frames. Depending upon what types of crafting you like to do, you probably already have most of the needed materials handy. WHAT YOU'LL NEED: Your finished piece Pre-stretched paint canvases Hot glue gun (the...

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