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Quote of the day from this article, and this poor woman who can't get her cross stitch because of her address. Oh, dear!

You may remember extreme stitcher Kirsty G. from my previous post. Well, I just had to share this update from her because here she is CROSS STITCHING IN THE DEAD SEA! Yeah, I know, right? According to Kirsty, "I carry my cross stitching with me most places (it's a great way to pass the time) so I thought the Dead Sea was the perfect place to float and stitch." Because, you know, the Dead Sea. Right? I have no words except for maybe AWESOME. What on earth is next?? Thanks, Kirsty!! I'll think of you this summer while in my...

I love this note and photos from Sarah J. Fowler. Great job, too!: Julie, I wanted to share my latest project with you as you were instrumental in pulling it together. A little back story - ever since I saw this phrase on a cross stitch I've wanted to make one, it was so me. I looked and looked and couldn't find a pattern I liked to attach it to and then inspiration struck - make a true family heirloom! I remembered a drawing my brother did of our parents house (which is a converted hay barn) way back in...

It's a Subversive classic - back as a kit this year with special pricing! Only $15 for the Deluxe Kit (down from $20) and $10 for Basic Kit (down from $12). Because we love moms. Already done this for your moms? Stay tuned, we have another kit coming soon, and there are also several Mother's Day PDFs if you want to DIY. Mother's Day is Sunday, May 8th - still time to stitch something for her to hang proudly on her fridge!

I don't know much about this except what little I could find online. Apparently it's a cross stitch bombing in Valencia, Spain: "Lope de Vega of Valencia Square is located in the heart of the city, between Plaza de la Reina and Plaza Redonda. Although it is small, has a significant flow of neighbors and especially tourists, they walk through the old town in groups. For several months, also it has a new attraction: a facade decorated with cross stitch. It is the work of Raquel Rodrigo, Valencian designer, 30, who last November participated in the Festiva Intramurs. Her work...