We’ve been dreaming and scheming and now plans are underway to build and support our growing Stitch People community! We’re taking DIY to DIT (do-it-together) by hosting our first ever Stitch People Gathering – an event just for you to craft, create, and cross-stitch with the thousands of others who love it as much as you do! We hope you …
A Stitch People Gift Basket: the best Stitch People gifts to give to a cross-stitcher PLUS a Giveaway!!!
GIVEAWAY CLOSED If your loved one is Stitch People obsessed, first off, can you blame them?! Second, you’ll probably want a clue what to give to them! This week on the blog, we’ll tell you the best Stitch People goodies to add to a gift basket for your beloved cross-stitcher plus read on for a giveaway! So what should go …
Stitch People Stars: Theresa Mayfield
If you stay in touch with us on our Instagram or Facebook pages, you may have seen that we’re currently obsessed with this particular stitcher! Theresa came to us through the Stitch People Academy and since then has gone on to show us the true meaning of creativity! We’re so enamored with her, we wanted to learn a little bit …
Stitch or Treat?! Make your own Stitch People Halloween Treat Bag
Happy Halloween!!! This is a favorite time of year at Stitch People! No, not just for the treats (although they certainly help) but because we get to unleash even more Stitch People fun into the world! Stitch People are so adaptable that they can be customized into all kinds of ghoulish ghouls and creepy creeps! Which means they can join …
Getting Started with Stitch People – What books do I need?
If you’ve been following along with our series “Getting Started with Stitch People” you should now be pretty well on your way with creating your Stitch People portraits! Hopefully you’re loving it, and if you are you may want options for more patterns than are available in the DIY Stitch People book. “But which books are best?!” I hear you …
Stitch People Stars: Melissa Vono
Do you remember a few weeks ago, we saw a DAZZLING portrait of a coffee shop? Well that incredible work of art was created by our friend Melissa Vono! We first met Melissa when she joined our Stitch People Academy and since then we’ve watched her expand and grow with amazement. We had to get to know her a bit …
Getting Started with Stitch People – Where to Start?!
So you have your Stitch People book and you’ve gathered some or all your supplies – now to tackle your first project! This can be a little intimidating for many people especially if you have never cross-stitched or haven’t done so in years. One of the biggest questions we get from first-timers is “well…where do I start?”. Here at Stitch …
Stitch People Stars: Hillary Nestrick
We are incredibly happy to introduce you to our newest Stitch People Star, Hillary Nestrick! We first met Hilary when she joined our Stitch People Academy and she became one of our rising stars. Hilary’s charm, enthusiasm and skill floods out of her work and we just had to know more about her. Tell us a bit about yourself! I’m …
How I Made a Cross-Stitch Coffee Shop Background by Melissa Vono
Hey y’all! I’m a full-time speech-language pathologist working in the public schools currently so only have time to stitch at night (thus my company name, Stitch At Nite) — check me out on Instagram, Facebook , and my website. I’ve only been doing this a few years, having started by doing small gifts for friends and family. So I was excited (and, …
Getting Started with Stitch People – What do I need?
Does this sound familiar? You’ve decided to take the plunge. You clicked the purchase button and your brand spanking new DIY Stitch People book is on it’s way to you but you want to get started now!!! So you decide to start gathering materials so you are ready to dive in as soon as your book arrives on your doorstep but what do you need?!