Kate's Favs

This page is a supplement to our in-person classes and is in no way comprehensive of the fabulous creativity in the stitching community.

How do you do that stitch?

There are so many stitch tutorials online that are much better than any I'd make! Here are some options:

1. Jessica Long Embroidery- great set of videos for different stitches. Jessica runs Embroidery Bingo in February that's a fun way to try new stitches.
2. Kiriki Press Stitch Library- a cool downloadable PDF of stitches and instructions. She includes some interesting stitches.
3. Royal School of Needlework Stitch Bank- look up ANYTHING. They have both step-by-step and video tutorials for every stitch you can think of. If anything, the choice is overwhelming.

Where can I buy supplies?

1.  NOT AMAZON. for SO MANY REASONS... just don't.
2.  Snuggly Monkey- My first stop for "Modern Needlework Craft Supplies". Claudia has been a long time supporter of mine! She curates a fantastic mix of unique and necessary supplies. 
3. Maydel- Another great spot for great supplies, this time with special attention paid to ethical sourcing. She carries EVERY color of DMC.
4. Buy directly from kit makers! (read on...)

Designers I like who makes kits!  (In no particular order... just as I thought of them.) 

• Hook, Line & Tinker- great place to start. Just a few colors and easy to follow patterns.
• cozyblue handmade- Asheville NC. wide variety of themes.
• Kiriki Press- Kits and little animal doll kits
• Jessica Long Embroidery- one of the OG! Linking to my fav "This took forever."
• Dropcloth Samplers- unique kits, a little more freeform than others. Relaxing, like coloring.
• Junebug & Darlin- cross-stitch. Feminist, sassy. Elegant mix of cross stitch and backstitch.
• MCreativeJ- Lots of Nature-themed kits. Also some cool different options like stitch on shoes, or stumpwork.
• Embroidery & Sage- supercool line work of city architecture, and plants
• Kate Wyatt- kits based on her watercolors. Lots of satin stitch.
• Kasia Jaquot- from Australia. not-fussy at all.
• And Other Adventures- floral bouquets

Instagram Accounts  (possibly somewhat dated!)

@loustitches  delicate
@yumikohiguchi japan, coin purses
@theshuckster bison/landscapes/layers
@tinycup_ skeletons
@rarogart fish/color
@suterdesignco needlefelting luna moth
@hooklinetinker nautical, simple
@saltwaterstitches monochrome
@harvestgoodsco delicate style
@andotheradventures wedding florals
@rabbithatdesigns butterfly wings, macros
@susanna_bauer leaf artist
@see.jane.stitch painterly florals
@constance_posey black sketch lines
@lolliandgrace  very colorful
@flourishingfibers embroidery on wood
@freckleandknot
@dianawatters_handmade
@crimsonpins eyeball/moon/skeletons
@mareamao watercolor and embroidery, Brazil
@fiance_knowles very colorful thread painter, south africa
@elenacaron_artist flower ladies
@sometimeinspring delicate
@noshii wood/emb artist in dallas that does lots of squares
@chloe.amy.avery candles/light
@quaintmarie fabulous stuffed art

Remember, it's supposed to be relaxing and fun. Have fun exploring!