by Stitch People Designer, Hillary Nestrick Well, hello there, Stitch People! I don’t know about y’all, but summer plans are absolutely heating up here in my house! Between vacation planning and bracing myself for my two highly energetic kiddos being home for the summer break, I’m up to my eyeballs in crazy! However, I’m never too busy for Stitch People!! Just …
Stitch People Spring Fling 2022
Spoiler alert: it was a blast! What do you get if you merge a 3 day cross-stitch learning event, hundreds of avid crafters and a neon 90’s throwback? You get an awesome party last weekend! For Stitch People Spring Fling 2022, hundreds of avid cross-stitchers and crafters all got together online to learn new skills with a 90’s flare. Or …
The new adventures of Stitch People
Your favorite cross-stitch pattern supplier is narrowing down its priorities. We have mulled and marinated and brainstormed until we finally refined what it means to be Stitch People. These principles will inform every decision we make in the future. If it meets one of these values, then it’s a big thumbs up for us. Click the videos below and let …
Create sparkling (and colorful) eyes on your Stitch People
A tutorial by Stitch People designer Hillary Nestrick When it comes to Stitch People Portraits, everyone is different in what design aspects they like to focus on. Mine is the eyes and I’d like to share my process with y’all! I saw this idea on the Stitch People Facebook community (I’m so sorry, I don’t remember who’s post it was, …
Finally! Stitch People Occupations & Hobbies Volume 2 is here…and it’s boss!
These may be the funnest patterns ever, and here’s some ideas for how to use them! Take a look at these brand new categories and tell me they don’t inspire your next Stitch People Portraits! Here’s what how we’ll using them… Gift this to the local barista who always gets your order right (no matter how tough you make it)! …
Coming Soon: The Stitch People Podcast
First thing Monday, January 10, 2022 we’ll be releasing our first official episode of The Stitch People Podcast and we couldn’t be more excited! In the meantime, we have a TEASER ready for you to give you a little taste of all the wonderful interviews we have ready to come your way. Click the links below to find The Stitch …
The Stitch People Spring Fling, coming soon!
Stitch People is holding a Virtual Spring Fling! What’s that you say? Well, it will be TWO weekends of cross-stitching, learning new techniques, stitching together, giveaways, patterns, free stuff and more! You can join fellow stitchers from all over the world making new stitching bff’s as you go! We will be hosting not one, but TWO events! We heard your feedback …
Stitch People Portrait Classes! Join Us Every Month!
So you’ve got your DIY Stitch People book and you’re ready to start on your Stitch People portrait. Woohoo!!! But perhaps little questions have started popping up in your head: Is there an easier way to thread the needle? What if I want to use metal thread? Am I doing this right?! Well, you’re in luck. We have the answers …
Black History Month – 29 thinkers, creators, inventor and influencers who forged new paths and changed the world
It’s Black History Month here in the United States! Black History Month or African American History Month is the month of the year where we nationally celebrate, embrace and promote the achievements and accomplishments of Black and Brown people, which too often are hidden from our curriculums and history books. Although it was nationally recognized in 1976, Black History Month …
Portrait projects for beginners or to break the boredom
Did some generous person in your circle of family and friends gift you a Stitch People book this holiday season? Or are you looking for new ways to flex those stitching skills? Welcome to a year full of hand making! Today on the Stitch People the blog we’ll talk about some projects you can work on if you’re a beginner …