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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...

Treat yourself! You’ve worked so hard on holiday gifts, this one’s for you! An unparalleled & functional objet d'art! I finally corralled enough of these vintage slide carousels and slides (no easy task) to offer as a set, ready to hold your floss for future use! Each set includes 1 slide carousel in its original box (either black or a silvery grey) and 80 slides plus instructions. All you have to do is wind your floss on the slides, make a little nick in each one to hold the floss end, and you've got a clever and delightful visual of...

It's time to gift yourself! Only a couple of days left to stock up on Subversive PDF patterns--our sale ends at the strike of midnight on New Year's Eve! Get 10 patterns for the price of 5 with promo code PDFME. You'll need to add all 10 PDFs to your cart to take advantage of this deal, use the promo code and then you'll have 14 days to download and save your patterns. I'm not putting a limit on how many times you can use the code, so buy one for yourself and another for a lucky friend! Code will...

New 2019 designs available as kits, PDFs and Kit/Frame Combos! Be sure to check out the HOLIDAYS page for all the holiday designs. Imagine the look on their face Christmas morning!