The Cross Stitch Podcast

In this episode, I share why colour is important when cross stitching and how your mood/seasons/weather can affect what colours and designs you are drawn to. You can find the post for this episode here and it includes photos of some of the designs I share in today's episode: https://hannahhandmakes.com/blogs/podcast/why-colour-is-important-when-cross-stitching/

In this episode I share 10 ways cross stitch has changed and improved my life.  Join the new SAL here. And get 10% off with code "PODCAST"

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In this episode, I share a quick tip: make a 'want to stitch list'.

In this episode I share some questions you can ask yourself to help you decide what pattern to stitch next if you are overwhelmed by all there is to choose from. hannahhandmakes.com

Listen to the cross stitch and photography episode here (it's old but full of tips!): https://hannahhandmakes.com/blogs/podcast/s2e6/

In this episode, I share the books I've been reading and loving lately.  You can find links to all of the books mentioned here: https://hannahhandmakes.com/blogs/podcast/books-ive-been-reading-lately-october-2024/

In this episode, I share a quick tip to help you cross stitch more by flipping the order you do things when it comes to cross stitch. Find the show notes here: https://hannahhandmakes.com/blogs/podcast/flip-the-switch/

In this episode, I share 5 sosy, Autumn TV shows to watch while you cross stitch. You can read the blog post for this episode here: https://hannahhandmakes.com/blogs/podcast/5-cosy-autumn-tv-shows/

Listen to all the details of the brand new That Time of Year Christmas Cross Stitch Along. Join the SAL here

In this episode, I share some steps and ideas on how to make a cross stitch routine.  Read the blog post for this episode and download your free PDF here: https://hannahhandmakes.com/blogs/podcast/how-to-make-a-cross-stitch-routine/

In this episode, I share my current cross stitch routine. I'm not sharing when exactly I cross stitch but more about what projects I stitch and when.  You can read the blog post for this episode here: https://hannahhandmakes.com/blogs/podcast/my-current-cross-stitch-routine/ And join The Cross Stitch Club here: https://hannahhandmakes.lpages.co/the-cross-stitch-club

In this episode, I share a quick tip I have been trying to help me cross stitch more, particularly in the evening. You can find the show notes/blog post for this episode here: https://hannahhandmakes.com/blogs/podcast/quick-tip-to-cross-stitch-more/ And DM me on Instagram for any topics you want to see discussed on the podcast in September. Have an amazing Summer/Winter and I'll be back soon.

In this episode, I share books I have read and loved lately (April - July 2024). You can find all the books mentioned here: https://hannahhandmakes.com/blogs/podcast/books-ive-been-reading-lately-july-2024/

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In this episode, I am sharing thoughts on something Sarah (a Cross Stitch Club member) mentioned in one of her comments about being a passive vs an active stitcher. I share what my take on these two are and when you might need to be one over the other.  You can read the blog post/show notes for this episode here:   

In this episode, I share 5 summer rituals to help you seamlessly transition to a new season.  Find the full show notes here: https://hannahhandmakes.com/blogs/podcast/5-summer-rituals/  

In this episode, I am sharing 10 fiction audiobooks I have listened to and loved over the year and are perfect to listen to when cross stitching. You can get all of the links/find the books from this episode here: https://hannahhandmakes.com/blogs/podcast/10-fiction-audiobooks/

In this episode, I share 5 tips for when you're overwhelmed by your hobby and I share some of your thoughts and tips too. You can read the show notes and get all of the links here: https://hannahhandmakes.com/blogs/podcast/5-tips-for-when-youre-overwhelmed-by-your-hobby/

In this episode, I am sharing books I have read and loved lately (January - March 2024). You can find links to all the books here: https://hannahhandmakes.com/blogs/podcast/what-ive-been-reading-lately-march-2024/

In this episode, I share 7 more things I wish I knew before I started cross stitching. You can find all the links mentioned in today's episode here: https://hannahhandmakes.com/blogs/podcast/things-i-wish-i-knew-before-i-started-cross-stitching/

In this epsiode, I share some details about the brand new year-long Storybook Stitch Along. You can find more details and join here: https://hannahhandmakes.lpages.co/storybook-stitch-along

In this episode, I share where to store your cross stitch supplies. You can read the show notes and find the photos of my storage here: https://hannahhandmakes.com/blogs/podcast/where-to-store-your-cross-stitch-supplies/

In this episode, I share 5 spring rituals that you can apply to cross stitch and your other hobbies. You can find all the links mentioned and the post for this episode here: https://hannahhandmakes.com/blogs/podcast/5-spring-rituals/

In this episode, I share some pros and cons of stitching small and large designs and when you might choose each. You can find the show notes for today's episode here: https://hannahhandmakes.com/blogs/podcast/small-vs-large-cross-stitch-designs/

In this episode, I share 9 lessons I learnt when I set a 100-book goal in 2023. You can get any links from today's episode and read the show notes here: https://hannahhandmakes.com/blogs/podcast/9-lessons-from-setting-a-100-book-goal/

In this episode I am sharing day 5 of the 10 minute cross stitch challenge: glimmers. You can read the show notes/get links for today here: https://hannahhandmakes.com/blogs/podcast/10-minute-cross-stitch-challenge-day-5/

In this episode, I share day 4 of the 10 minute cross stitch challenge: organising your projects. You can read the show notes for today's episode here: https://hannahhandmakes.com/blogs/podcast/10-minute-cross-stitch-challenge-day-4/ And join The Cross Stitch Club here: https://hannahhandmakes.lpages.co/the-cross-stitch-club

In this episode, I share day 3 of the 10 minute cross stitch challenge: routines vs going with the flow. And join The Cross Stitch Club here: https://hannahhandmakes.lpages.co/the-cross-stitch-club You can read the show notes for this episode here: https://hannahhandmakes.com/blogs/podcast/10-minute-cross-stitch-challenge-day-3/

In this episode, I share day 2 of the 10 minute cross stitch challenge; 1 project at a time vs many projects. You can read the show notes and get any links for today's episode here: https://hannahhandmakes.com/blogs/podcast/cross-stitch-challenge-day-2/ And join the Cross Stitch Club here: https://hannahhandmakes.lpages.co/the-cross-stitch-club

In this episode, I am sharing day 1 of the 10 minute cross stitch challenge.; 10 minutes vs 5 stitches a day. You can read the notes and grab any links from today's episode here: https://hannahhandmakes.com/blogs/podcast/cross-stitch-challenge-day-1/ If you like coming together for some timed stitching then you will love the cross stitch club as we do this many times a month. You can join here: https://hannahhandmakes.lpages.co/the-cross-stitch-club

In this episode, I am sharing books I have read and loved lately (September - December 2023). You can find all the books I mentioned today here: https://hannahhandmakes.com/blogs/podcast/what-ive-been-reading-lately-december-2023/

In this episode, I am sharing hobbies I'm planning this Christmas season to help keep me calm and stress-free. You can read the blog post for this episode here: https://hannahhandmakes.com/blogs/hobbies-im-planning-this-christmas-season/ You can shop the Black Friday Sale here: https://hannahhandmakes.lpages.co/black-friday-sale-2023

In this episode I am talking all things books with Gab and Louise from The Cross Stitch Club. You can find a list of all the books we mentioned here: https://hannahhandmakes.com/blogs/book-chat-with-louise-and-gab/

In this episode, I am sharing 5 ways to stay stress free this season and make sure you are taking time for yourself and your hobbies. You can read the blog post and get all the links mentioned below: https://hannahhandmakes.com/blogs/stay-stress-free-this-season/

In this episode, I am sharing my tips on how to plan your Christmas projects to make sure no WIP gets left behind. You can read the blog post here which also includes the link to download your free planning sheets: https://hannahhandmakes.com/blogs/plan-your-christmas-projects/    

In this episode, I am chatting all about cross stitch software and when it might be time for you to invest in it (and when I don't recommend it). You can read the full blog post for this episode here: https://hannahhandmakes.com/blogs/should-you-get-cross-stitch-software/ And get my PC Stitch Mini Course here: https://hannahhandmakes.lpages.co/pc-stitch-basics Kawaii Cross Stitch Book* (affiliate link).

In this episode, I am sharing books I have read and loved lately (July-September 2023). You can find all the books mentioned in this blog post: https://hannahhandmakes.com/blogs/podcast/reading-lately-october-2023/

In this episode, I am sharing how to plan Autumn hobbies and why you should. You can read the blog post/notes for this episode here: https://hannahhandmakes.com/blogs/how-to-plan-autumn-hobbies/

In this episode, I am sharing 10 must-have craft supplies and tools for finishing your cross stitch projects off. Read the blog post/see the photos here: https://hannahhandmakes.com/blogs/10-must-have-craft-supplies-tools-for-finishing/ You can join the House Flip SAL here: https://hannahhandmakes.lpages.co/house-flip-2023-stitch-along-small-page

In this post, I am sharing 10 reasons to use your local library. I speak about the library a lot on here, but I still don't think many people use their local library. I know a few people who read as much as I do, but they never think to go to the library. You might be missing out!   Read the full post here: https://hannahhandmakes.com/blogs/10-reasons-to-use-your-local-library/

You can peek at the design and join the SAL here: https://hannahhandmakes.lpages.co/woodland-wander-stitch-along-small-page

In this episode, I am sharing 10 finishing ideas for your cross stitch designs. I don't have tutorials for them all yet, but keep an eye on the blog for them coming soon. This is like my "to-do" list of things to try and make the rest of the year.  You can view the photos and find links to anything I've spoken about today here: https://hannahhandmakes.com/blogs/podcast/10-finishing-ideas-for-cross-stitch-designs/

In this episode, I am sharing books I have read and loved lately (Spring/Summer 2023). You can find links to all of the books here: https://hannahhandmakes.com/blogs/podcast/what-ive-been-reading-lately-july-2023/

In this episode, I am sharing reasons why you should stop feeling guilty for taking time for yourself and your hobbies and how you can make this happen. You can find all the links for today's episode and the blog post here: https://hannahhandmakes.com/blogs/podcast/stop-feeling-guilty/

In this episode, I am sharing how to plan your Summer reading list and sharing some book lists with you at the end including my top 10 favourite Summer books (so far).  You can find all the links and notes for today's episode here: https://hannahhandmakes.com/blogs/podcast/plan-you-summer-reading-list/

In this episode, I am sharing some tips on how to get/use accountability in cross stitch.  Find the full post here: https://hannahhandmakes.com/blogs/podcast/accountability-in-cross-stitch/

In this episode, I am sharing some tips on how to organise your WIP projects. You can find all the links and blog post for this episode here. Join the Cross Stitch Club here.

Find all the links for the books I talk about here: https://hannahhandmakes.com/blogs/podcast/what-ive-been-reading-lately-may-2023/

Grab the links and your free PDF here: https://hannahhandmakes.com/blogs/100-days-of-cross-stitching-challenge/