The Cross Stitch Podcast

Welcome to the podcast for cross stitchers and cake eaters. My name is Hannah; I am a UK cross stitcher, the creator of and at Hannah Hand Makes and your host! This show aims to build a cross stitch community and help teach you the lovely art of cross stitch. In the show you will find some tutorials and hints and tips around cross stitch and I will be chatting about the benefits of cross stitch, any Stitch Along's (SALs) I am running and sharing my favourite cross stitch pattern or kit of the week.

Make an Autumn Playlist | Episode 132

You can find all the books I've mentioned today and links to some more Autumn episodes here: https://hannahhandmakes.com/blogs/podcast/make-an-autumn-playlist-episode/

09-22
31:39

Quick tip: Set a Time Goal | Episode 131

In this episode I share a quick tip to set yourself a time goal for the rest of the year.  If you need help tracking your time I have found this app to be great and its free to use: FREE Desktop Time Tracker [Windows & Mac] | Toggl Track

08-20
19:33

Movie Magic Stitch Along

Join the SAL here Plus save 20% if you join before July 18th.

07-14
16:52

Summer Stitching Challenge Bonus Day: Put Yourself First | Episode 130

Join the challenge here: https://hannahhandmakes.lpages.co/summer-stitching-challenge Read the blog post for today here: https://hannahhandmakes.com/blogs/podcast/summer-stitching-challenge-put-yourself-first-episode-130/

07-12
06:55

Summer Stitching Challenge Day 5: Accountability | Episode 129

You can sign up to the challenge here: https://hannahhandmakes.lpages.co/summer-stitching-challenge And read the blog post for today here: https://hannahhandmakes.com/blogs/podcast/accountability/

07-11
24:38

Summer Stitching Challenge Day 4: Reclaim Time | Episode 128

Sign up for the challenge here: https://hannahhandmakes.lpages.co/summer-stitching-challenge Read the blog post here: https://hannahhandmakes.com/blogs/podcast/summer-stitching-challenge-reclaim-time-episode-128/

07-10
29:56

Summer Stitching Challenge Day 3: Dedicate Space | Episode 127

You can join the challenge here: https://hannahhandmakes.com/blogs/podcast/dedicate-space/ And read the blog post for today here: https://hannahhandmakes.lpages.co/summer-stitching-challenge

07-09
18:24

Summer Stitching Challenge Day 2: Organise Your Stash | Episode 126

You can sign up to the challenge here: https://hannahhandmakes.lpages.co/summer-stitching-challenge And find the blog post for today here: https://hannahhandmakes.com/blogs/podcast/organise-your-stash/

07-08
17:20

Summer Stitching Challenge Day 1: Pick Your Projects | Episode 125

In this episode, I share day one of the Summer Stitching Challenge.  You can sign up to the challenge here: https://hannahhandmakes.lpages.co/summer-stitching-challenge Or read the blog post for today's episode here: https://hannahhandmakes.com/blogs/podcast/pick-your-projects/

07-07
15:51

Quick Tip: Make a Summer Stitching List | Episode 124

In this episode I share a quick stitching tip and the details for the 2025 Summer Stitching Challenge. Join the challenge here. Read the blog post for today's episode here.  

06-26
10:50

Setting the Stitching Mood This Summer | Episode 123

In this episode, I share how to set the mood with you're stitching this Summer, which adds an extra layer of relaxation to your hobby time. Read the show notes for this episode here: https://hannahhandmakes.com/blogs/podcast/setting-the-stitching-mood-this-summer/ 

06-18
18:40

Quick Tip: Store Projects in Tote Bags | Episode 122

In this episode, I share a quick tip from Joyce: store projects in tote bags.  You can read the show notes for this post here: https://hannahhandmakes.com/blogs/podcast/store-projects-in-tote-bags/ And join the Cross Stitch Club here: https://hannahhandmakes.lpages.co/the-cross-stitch-club

06-08
11:16

Why Colour is Important When Cross Stitching

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/

05-16
40:20

10 Years of Stitching: How it's Changed My Life | E120

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"

03-26
37:32

5 Hobbies That Are Similar to Cross Stitch | Episode 119

Read more about the Secret Garden SAL here: https://hannahhandmakes.lpages.co/secret-garden-stitch-along Join the Cross Stitch Club here: https://hannahhandmakes.lpages.co/the-cross-stitch-club

02-07
21:06

Have An Intentional Evening | Episode 118

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12-03
23:40

Quick Tip: Make a 'Want to Stitch' List | Episode 117

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

11-26
12:53

How to Decide What to Stitch Next | Episode 116

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

11-08
26:47

How to Share Your Cross Stitching Online | Episode 115

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

11-01
33:18

Books I've Been Reading Lately (October 2024) | Episode 114

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/

10-17
32:08

Jessica Barlow

you mention taking cross stitch on a plane. can you do that..aren't the needles and scissors a problem for security? I'd love to take project on a plane

08-26 Reply

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