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These bold new postcards will be going out in orders soon! SERIOUSLY, do you know how therapeutic crafting can be? 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 stitching looks or if you're "doing it right"? Stitching is all about the journey and the journey is a relaxing one. It's good for stress, health, aging,...

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!