ICYMI: 20% off KITS + October recap
Plus, what season is it...? Something to do with gourds...
You read it here first: a big ‘ol kit sale—everything on the KITS and HOLIDAY pages. Great way to dive in and give stitching a try if you’re a newbie or to get someone else into your obsessive, sweary hobby. Use promo code MOREKITS at checkout. Sale goes all the way through MONDAY, November 4th at midnight PST.
Don’t forget, it’s November—officially motherfucking gourd season (this kit is in the sale, too):
And now, below, by popular request…(remember? we took a poll!)
Everything we made in OCTOBER:
FREE Quick Pattern For The Times We Live In
Download the free PDF—a quick stitch to share and honor the man.
Pillowcases in Stock—in White!
This design comes to us from walk left, stand right--a quote from Ana Marie Cox, whose podcast you can enjoy right here. It includes this charted version as shown and a "clean" version. **Psst—look further down for a 10% discount!**
Enjoy this deluxe kit with everything you need to turn this gorgeous pillow blank into a stitched masterpiece! The quality of these cotton-linen blend pillowcases is just stunning. I looked for cases like this with the Aida woven into the pillow fabric for over 10 years! They are a joy to stitch.
And they’re SO washable! I ran this one through the washing machine on delicate cycle, then air-dried and ironed it. It’s a cotton/linen blend, so it’s very forgiving, and it never pills. I LOVE them, they’re exquisite.
Below, after drying and ironing with lots of steam:
We have more pillowcases in stock, and they’re white! We’ll have more ivory later, but we needed some NOW! Note that this is mentioned in all current square pillowcase listings. It’s not a big difference, just a shade away.
Say It With A Needle Minder
In the meantime, here are a couple of expressive needle minders (you could also wear them or stick them on your fridge when not in use: a daily reminder of the importance of LEVITY (and expressive cussing).
Another PDF Pattern from Mr. Stevers
I hope you enjoy his latest PDF pattern; Mr. Stevers never fails to crack me up.
Halloween Scissors from Kelmscott
From the artisans of Kelmscott, two super fun and unusual embroidery scissors: Halloween scissors and Goth scissors! They’re so nicely made; the quality is just excellent—a fun accessory to keep you in the Halloween mood all year round.Hand-stitch a VOTE pin (or three)!
Hand-stitch a VOTE pin (or three)!
Oh boy, did I have fun making these! Just stitch 'em up and pop them into the included acrylic pin, and you're ready to go out and encourage the masses—the QR code goes to VOTE.org! Purchase just one or get a deal on all three. Each kit has everything you need: one two-part acrylic pin, charted design, instructions, one needle, DMC cotton floss & 18-count fabric.
Are You From The 1900s? So Am I!
I’ve really been cracking up over this meme and how handy it is when you ask someone under 20 for a postcard or a stamp—there are just so many instances to wear out this joke like some kind of boomer. Get the kit or the PDF pattern! It's also a great birthday gift that just keeps on giving.
Neuro-Sparkly Needle Minder
I love the way these needle minders sparkle! Limited edition.
Ah, the Existentialists
If you’re feeling moody or thoughty, kit and PDF are here now! Stitched with one thread only because it’s blackwork but also because it’s kinda goth, don’t you think?
A New One from Mr. Stevers
Because “Don’t Do Coke in The Bathroom” is so yesterday! Kit and PDF available.
Butterfly Bats from Fwass!
I had this on my list, so I was delighted to see Fwass’s version! Available as a PDF pattern.
Talk about a Witch Doctor!
I really enjoyed creating the border for this one. Although it’s a seasonal sentiment, I believe it works year-round. Get the full kit or a PDF pattern!
Iridescent Blue Scissors
Some swanky scissors for when you’re feeling witchy!
Three GREAT New Books on Craftivism from the BEST!
Craftivist Collective Handbook by Sarah Corbett of Craftivist Collective
Crafting A Better World by Diana Weymar of Tiny Pricks Project
Let’s Move The Needle by Shannon Downey of Badass Cross Stitch
Cheers to November! Holiday stuff coming soon (we’ll wait until after Tuesday!)
Hang in there, we love you!
xoxo
j.