Welcome, fellow cross-stitch enthusiasts, to the gateway of endless creativity and inspiration, coming straight to your inbox each month— the Thyme for Stitching Newsletter!
Cross-stitching is more than just a hobby for me, it’s a way of life. It symbolizes what brings me peace and joy, and is intertwined into various aspects of my daily routine. Just like reading, cooking, playing with my kids, and appreciating the little things in life, stitching is an integral part of my lifestyle. My goal with this newsletter is not just to provide information about cross-stitching or to showcase products from my Etsy store, but also to inspire you to find joy and peace in different aspects of your life. I hope to help you discover a spark of peaceful joy in your month.
With that goal in mind, I’ve woven together a treasure trove of delights, and I’m beyond excited to share it with every one of you. Whether you’re a seasoned stitcher or just starting your cross-stitch adventure, the Thyme for Stitching Newsletter is designed to help motivate and inspire you every month.
Each edition contains a colourful variety of content designed to uplift your stitching experience. From invaluable hints and tips to tantalizing recipes that satisfy both your taste buds and your creative soul, from curated playlists that set the stitching mood, every section is designed with one goal in mind—to make your stitching moments extraordinary and expand that extraordinary to other parts of your daily life.
What will you find inside the newsletter each month? Below is an outline of the various sections that will be included in each edition. Some sections will appear every month, and some might just join us once in a while but I hope that all of them inspire you to reach for peace and joy every day!
Hints and Tips
Embark on a journey to master the art of cross-stitching with our exclusive Hints and Tips section! From troubleshooting common issues to mastering intricate stitches and weaving stitching time into your busy schedule, our hints and tips section is your go-to resource for unravelling the mysteries of cross-stitching.
Have a burning question about cross-stitching? We’ve got you covered! We tackle reader-submitted queries, providing expert advice and insights and would love to answer any stitching question you might have. It’s a community-driven space where we learn and grow together.
To submit a question, you can reach out to us using our Contact Us page, send an email to [email protected], or leave a comment in the Thyme for Stitching group on Facebook.
Recipes to Savour
As you immerse yourself in the world of stitches and patterns, I believe in enhancing your creative journey with not just visual delights but also delectable treats for your taste buds. Welcome to the Recipes to Savour section of the Thyme for Stitching Newsletter, where I bring you culinary delights that perfectly pair with your stitching sessions!
Playlist Suggestions
Every stitch has a rhythm, and every pattern tells a story. I’ve carefully put together a seasonally themed playlist that hopefully has something for everyone, maybe you will even discover a new favourite artist. Each month I include a bar code you can scan with your phone or tablet to enter a new musical experience—the harmonious soundtrack to accompany your creative journey!
Featured Patterns
Now and then I will feature a pattern from my Etsy store to help showcase all the new and older patterns being added to our collection. Each pattern in our store is not just a piece of art; it’s a story waiting to be stitched and has a story behind it. In this section, I want to highlight some of the stories that accompany my designs and what sparked their creation.
Monthly Challenges
Every edition brings with it a fresh set of challenges, ranging from exploring new places to stitch to motivating you to add a few extra stitching sessions to your month. These challenges are not only an opportunity to flex your creative muscles but also a chance to discover new dimensions in your craft. Designed to be accessible to everyone, regardless of their skill level, these challenges help you create a unique journey every month that reflects your environment and situation.
Each challenge is assigned a point value, and at the end of the month, you can add up your points. To share your progress and connect with the community, be sure to join the Thyme for Stitching Facebook group. Whether you are a competitive person or not, you can compete against yourself or challenge your stitching friends in the group to see who can rack up the most points. Alternatively, you can simply enjoy the challenges themselves and leave the points behind. The goal of these challenges is to inspire you and remind you every day to include stitching in your routine.
Remember, your creations are not just stitches; they’re milestones in your stitching journey, and we want to celebrate them with you.
Motivational Stitch Counting
In the intricate dance of needle and thread, every stitch is a step towards creating something magical. Whether you’re working on a grand tapestry or a petite project, every stitch contributes to the larger narrative of your stitching journey.
Every month, we provide you with a fun activity to help you track and count your stitches by the hundreds. Join our community in working towards the stitch count goal and complete your monthly counting journey! Similar to the challenges, your points can be added up and tallied together using the included tracking section of the newsletter. Compete with your stitching friends or enjoy the challenge on your own!
Free Pattern for the Yearly Stitch-Along
The heart of The Thyme for Stitching Newsletter is of course the Free Pattern for the Yearly Stitch-Along. It’s not just a pattern; it’s a piece of the tapestry, a thread that connects us all in a shared creative adventure!
The Tapestry Unfolds: Each month, we bring you a free pattern that’s not only a joy to stitch but also part of a larger narrative. The Yearly Stitch-Along is a journey—an exploration of seasonal themes, a fun colour palette, and creative expressions, all woven together to create a beautiful tapestry.
Stitch-Along Show and Tell: Join us in the Thyme for Stitching Facebook group and share your progress, connect with other stitchers, and help us create a vibrant community where we celebrate the diversity of interpretations and the shared joy of stitching along.
The free pattern comes directly into your inbox as part of the monthly PDF newsletter. Use it digitally or print it out and immerse yourself in the stitches, and share your creations with us. Feel free to adjust the pattern and use your own colour palette, or your own format to piece the elements together. Don’t want to work on a large piece, feel free to finish them individually and have a set of unique items at the end of your journey. Let the Yearly Stitch-Along be a source of inspiration, a celebration of creativity, and a shared adventure in stitching.
If you’re looking for more information about our Yearly Stitch-Along, I have a post with all the details outlined, including finishing ideas.
Final Thoughts
Thank you for counting stitches with us, savouring recipes, and exploring the diverse melodies of our playlists. Thank you for discovering and cherishing the featured patterns, embracing the challenges, and making every stitch in the Yearly Stitch-Along a piece of your artistic legacy.
Connect with us in the Thyme for Stitching Facebook group. Share your stitching joys, discoveries, and, most importantly, the moments when your needle meets fabric. Your creativity is the heartbeat of this community, and we can’t wait to witness the next chapters of your stitching stories.
Happy Stitching,
Jeannie
Thyme for Stitching
