Stitch Talk (Mindful Stitching Company)

Welcome to Stitch Talk, a place where we talk all things cross stitch till our hearts are content! In this episode I introduce what you can expect from the Podcast and give a little bit of intro about me and my stitching story. I'll be waxing lyrical on the five things I love about cross stitch, expect thread talk, pattern love and the sheer joy of stitching. Thanks so much for joining me!

Welcome to this month's episode of Stitch Talk! This month I am speaking with the lovely Jenny Blair - artist, creator and embroidery kit designer! Jenny shares her top tips for starting out in embroidery as well as a whole host of fascinating thoughts around living a creative life and finding inspiration all around you. You can check out Jenny's gorgeous kits here 

To celebrate the podcast's first birthday I have also launched a brand new Patreon account! More Podcast! Hooray! Over on Patreon you can support the podcast and also get access to bonus behind-the-scenes episodes and my creativity mini series. 

Thank you so much in advance for your support and I can't wait to get to know you all better over there!

See you next month for more stitchy fun!

Nicola

I love stitching when I'm on holiday and I love displaying projects I have stitched while away that remind me of my travels. In today's episode I talk all about choosing the perfect project for holidays, how to pack up your project safely (and avoid the dreaded shampoo explosion!) plus taking holiday stitching as it comes so that you really enjoy it.

Support the Podcast by buying your travel stitching supplies from Love Crafts using our affiliate link - https://www.lovecrafts.com/en-gb/?utm_medium=affiliate&a_aid=0a95f3a1

Welcome to the February episode of Stitch Talk! Did anyone else blink and miss this month?! I have managed to get in a bit of stitching though and this month I share about my love of seasonal stitching followed by an interview with Hannah Sturrock from Bobo Stitch that is full of fun, laughter and cross stitch love! We talk about making heirloom cross stitch items, why cross stitch should be feel-good and the great joy of getting out there and meeting fellow stitchers.

You can check out Bobo Stitch here: https://bobostitch.co.uk/

You can find out more about my Design Your Own Cross Stitch Patterns Course here: https://www.mindfulstitchingcompany.com/design-your-own-cross-stitch-patterns-course.html

See you next month!

Welcome to this episode of Stitch Talk where I speak with the lovely Hannah from Hannah Hand Makes! Hannah produces a whole range of beautiful cross stitch designs and kits aimed at beginners to cross stitch as well as hosting regular Stitch-a-longs. Hannah is also the host of The Cross Stitch Podcast.

You can find all the details of Hannah's projects and how to connect with her here - https://hannahhandmakes.com/

Our Sponsors today are:

The Stitching Den https://www.thestitchingden.co.uk/ use the code mindful15 for 15% off across their site

Claire Brown XStitch https://clairebrownxstitch.com/ use the code STITCHTALK for 10% off

If you are interested in the Sampler I am currently stitching then visit https://riverdriftneedlework.com/

For more details of my Cross Stitch Design course visit https://www.mindfulstitchingcompany.com/

This month I am catching up with Jennifer from Trouvaille Stitch Kits finding out all about her fabulous seaside inspired designs, how she gets her inspiration and where her love of cross stitch came from. I had so much fun recording this so I hope you have just as much fun hearing us chat and laugh about cross stitch life! 

You can find Jennifer on Instagram here https://www.instagram.com/trouvaillestitchkits/ and on Etsy here https://www.etsy.com/uk/shop/TrouvailleStitchKits

Welcome to this month's episode of Stitch Talk! This month I spoke with Claire Brown from Claire Brown X Stitch all about her beautiful printed cross stitch fabrics. We also delved into how to keep your creativity fresh in our comparison culture, how to find your own distinctive design style and, above all, how to keep stitching fun!

See Claire's lovely fabrics here - https://clairebrownxstitch.com/

Today's Sponsor is Love Crafts. When you shop with Love Crafts using this link https://www.lovecrafts.com?utm_medium=affiliate&a_aid=0a95f3a1 the podcast receives a small commission which allows me to keep bringing you all this lovely stitchy content every month. Thanks so much for using the link!

Are your drawers overflowing with finished cross stitch makes? Here's so much needed inspiration for what to do with all those lovingly stitched projects.

From homewares to fashion, I've got you covered with these 50 ideas for cross stitch items to make! ENJOY!

We all like to make good use of the beautiful cross stitch items we have collected. In today's episode I am sharing some of my top tips for making the most of your fabric and threads, how to source items secondhand and how to finish your cross stitch items in a budget friendly way.

Here are the details for Stitch Talk Club launching with the first bonus episode of Stitch Talk very soon! https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/mindful-stitching-company/subscribe

It's so good to be back, thanks for listening!

.....fa la la la la la la la! Welcome to this months episode of Stitch Talk where I talk about my favourite kind of stitching, Christmas Stitching! I'll be talking about what makes stitching at this time of year so special and how you can make the most of it in the next month. 

I'll then be talking about New Year Stitching and what makes this such a great time of year to take stock and plan your stitching for the year ahead.

I hope you love it, it's so good to be back!

To check out The Cross Stitcher's Year - Planner and Diary visit my Etsy store here.

Welcome to this month's episode of Stitch Talk where I talk to Cross Stitch Designer Rachel James of Fuzzy Fox Designs! 

Check out all Rachels' Designs here https://www.etsy.com/uk/shop/FuzzyFoxDesigns

Early in the episode I mentioned the Clouds Factory Epic Storybook Princesses https://cloudsfactory.net/catalogsearch/result/?q=Epic+storybook+princess

And my Satsuma Street Christmas Stocking which is here https://www.etsy.com/uk/listing/878971125/sky-high-santa-satsuma-street-cross?ref=shop_home_feat_4&bes=1

Our Sponsors today are:

Claire Brown X Stitch - https://clairebrownxstitch.com/ use the code STITCHTALK to get 10% off

And the Spinneyfield Stithery - visit https://andsotoshop.com/collections/the-spinneyfield-stitchery to check out the Winter Themed Mystery Boxes!

We all have them. Those pesky unfinished projects (UFOs) and Works-in-Progress that we never quite get around to actually working on.

Today I'm sharing some top tips for getting motivated and tackling those unfinished projects - from bribery to breaking it down into bitesize chunks, these are all the ways I'm motivating myself to tackle those WIPs this year!

Today I catch up with Sally from Caterpillar Cross Stitch whose designs I'm sure you all know and love! Sally and I talk about where her love of all things art and design began, how Caterpillar Cross Stitch grew into the successful business it is today and some plans she has up her sleeve! You can find out more about Caterpillar Cross Stitch and see their gorgeous designs here: https://www.caterpillarcrossstitch.com/

Today's Sponsors are:

Claire Brown X Stitch - https://clairebrownxstitch.com/ use the code STITCHTALK for 10% off

The Spinneyfield Stitchery http://andsotoshop.com/products/themed-cross-stitch-mystery-box to grab one of Harriet's exclusive and very last few remaining winter themed boxes!

There are times when a special project is called for - perhaps something major has happened in your life or you simply want to make some beautiful seasonal items.

Whatever the reason stitching and finishing these special, heirloom items has its own special requirements - and I'm talking about all of these in today's episode!

I'll be talking about the kind of heirloom items you might take on, tips for a successful heirloom stitching project and sharing some of my favourite heirloom stitching projects over the years.

Enjoy and thanks so much for listening!

Welcome to this month's episode of Stitch Talk! This month we are exploring the wonderful world of Needlepoint with designer and crafter Emma from the Makers Marks. Emma shares her creative journey (and love of 80s style!), her journey to starting her business and all that inspires her about the stitching world. 

Find Emma here: https://www.instagram.com/themakersmarks/ and here https://www.themakersmarks.co.uk/

This month's episode is Sponsored by Love Crafts. When you shop with the following link the podcast will receive a commission at no extra cost to you which helps to keep the show going. Thanks so much for using our link and supporting future episodes!

https://www.lovecrafts.com?utm_medium=affiliate&a_aid=0a95f3a1

For me Autumn is the ultimate stitching season! I love to get cosy with a new project and a cup of tea, what bliss!

In today's episode I'll be talking all things autumn stitching as well as sharing a round up of all my favourite autumn/fall patterns out there right now.

By the end of the episode you'll be bursting with inspiration for your best autumn of stitching yet!

Here are the recommendations I make in the podcast today:

Stitchy Princess

Geeky Stitching Co

@heartinhand01

Simply Make

@Cobweb_and_rose

@thesestitchesbecrazydesigns

@fqsxstitch

@hellowfromlizmatthews

Owl Forest Embroidery

@flossyfoxshop

Sew Sophie

Little Dove Designs

Needless Designs - Sweater Weather

Botanical Craft Studio

Pedros Plaques

The Badge Shack

EnchantedxNeedle

We love stitching, and we also love stitching supplies but what to do with them all? This month I share my top tips on how to manage your threads, fabric and other lovely stitching stuff in a way that keeps them accessible and organised. Well....most of the time!

Visit my website for today's show notes with all the links you will need to all the storage solutions I mention in the episode and some pictures of my own space - https://www.mindfulstitchingcompany.com/blog/stitch-talk-episode-9-storage-and-organisation

Our sponsors today are

Stitched with Love (by Us) - https://www.stitched-with-love.co.uk/ use code MINDFUL10 for 10% off

Jem's Stitchery - @jemsstitchery https://andsotoshop.com/collections/jems-stitchery use code MSCPODCAST for 5% off

Welcome to this thoroughly daft episode of Stitch Talk to celebrate the festive season - get ready for the Great Cross Stitch Quiz of 2023 and a lovely stitchy festive sing-a-long!

This month we tackle one of my favourite subjects - Designing your own Cross Stitch Patterns! My top tips cover everything from getting started with design to how to go from sketch to pattern.

The Design Your Own Cross Stitch Patterns Course is currently on Sale with $10 off. Get it here: https://www.mindfulstitchingcompany.com/design-your-own-cross-stitch-patterns-course.html

To see the Stitch Talk Patreon Feed visit: https://www.patreon.com/stitchtalkpodcast

Today on Stitch Talk I am going solo to talk about looking back at 2020, and all you have achieved in your stitching, and looking forward to 2021! I talk goals, ideas for challenges and how to take you stitching to the next level in the coming year!

Our Sponsors today are 

Claire Brown XStitch - https://clairebrownxstitch.com/ use the code STITCHTALK for 10% off until the end of the year.

The Design  Your Own Cross Stitch Patterns Course which is now on sale at a massive 25% off until 2nd January. The discount is already applied, and the course is now available for just $36! https://www.mindfulstitchingcompany.com/design-your-own-cross-stitch-patterns-course.html

Welcome to this months episode where I speak to Sophie from Sew Sophie Crafts all about her stitching journey and her brand new project, the Cross Stitch Creatives! We talk about the problems of finding wall space for your many stitching projects, our love of the stitching community and how Sophie comes up with all her fabulous designs.

Check out Sophie here: https://www.sewsophiecrafts.co.uk/

And check out the Cross Stitch Creatives on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/crossstitchcreatives/

Many thanks to today's sponsor the Spinneyfield Stitchery. Get your January New Beginnings Mystery Themed box full of stitching goodies here: https://andsotoshop.com/products/themed-cross-stitch-mystery-box 

To check out my latest card designs visit: https://www.etsy.com/uk/shop/MindfulStitchingCo