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ICYMI: Absurdity, PDF Bundle, Stitching Architecture

plus a restock of two of our best-selling embroidery scissors!

Mar 08, 2026
∙ Paid

Been sitting on this David Lynch quote for a while, I just love it. Seems more and more relevant these days. Available as a Basic and Deluxe kit and also PDF pattern.


NEW! First PDF Bundle—Save $10!

We’ve decided to start adding PDF bundles to the shop and here’s the first one! Our most iconic, evergreen designs to add to your pattern library. Get 5 designs all at once and save $10!


Popular Scissors Back in Stock!

These 3.5" stainless steel embroidery scissors by Tooltron are a gorgeous, deep shade of ruby red. I just HAD to get them for you! Each one comes with a red leather sheath to protect you from unintentional stabbings.

OMG these stork scissors have a little ruby-red Swarovski crystal for an eye! You should totally treat yourself with these exquisite scissors, you have SO earned them! They measure 3.5" and offer precision cutting to the tippy-tips. Very well-crafted, from Tooltron.


Scaling up the art of cross-stitch to an architectural level

I can’t post enough photos about this, so you’ll have to explore her site! Raquel Rodrigo is a Spanish artist who, for more than 14 years, has been revolutionizing the perception of the traditional craft of cross-stitch, giving it a new dimension in public spaces. Her extraordinary installations take the craft technique to building facades, urban elements and various interiors around the world. It all started in 2011, with the decoration of the shop window of one of the tailor shops in Madrid. Today, Rodrigo’s art is a global phenomenon. And it blows my mind!!

Also check out her Instagram for more recent work. I’ll definitely be reposting some of it on my IG!

That should be enough inspiration for one newsletter—see you next week!

xoxo,

j.

p.s. March discount code for paid peeps after the paywall…

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