In this episode, I am sharing 5 finishing ideas for your cross stitch project. 

1. Make a lampshade
2. Make a canvas frame
3. Stitch on your clothes
4. Make a banner
5. Make a mug cosy

Full show notes will be available on hannahhandmakes.com next week.

In this episode, I’m going to compare 2 of my favourite collections of thread; DMC Light Effects and Étoile. Light Effects is a metallic thread and Étoile is a glitter one.

Is Light Effects or Étoile thread easier to stitch with? Which has the better range of colours? Is Light Effects or Étoile more sparkly? I answer all these questions in this episode as well as sharing my favourite of the 2!

Head over here to read the full show notes/blog post.

In this post, I'll be sharing my Summer reading list for 2019 and going over what I read in Spring 2019.

Head over to the show notes for links to all of the books I talk about in today's episode: https://hannahhandmakes.com/blogs/motherhood-and-creativity/summer-reading-list-2019-2/

In this post, I’m going to share my best tips for travelling with your cross stitch projects! I'll answer questions such as "can I take my scissors on a plane?" and "what is the best travel bag for cross stitch?"

I also share this month's pattern of the month which is a 4th of July one! 

Read the full post and show notes here: https://hannahhandmakes.com/blogs/podcast/travelling-with-cross-stitch

In this post, I am going to share what evenweave is, how to cross stitch on evenweave and whether you should choose aida or evenweave for your cross stitch!

View the full show notes here: https://hannahhandmakes.com/blogs/podcast/how-to-cross-stitch-on-evenweave/

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Download your free cross stitch materials cheat sheet via this blog post:

https://hannahhandmakes.com/blogs/how-to-cross-stitch-course-for-beginners/

In this episode/blog post, I am sharing 5 easy ways you can get creativity flowing and they're all things that can actually make us slightly bored or ie let our mind rest.

If you are new to cross stitch why not check out my brand new How to Cross Stitch Course for Beginners that's launching 29.04.19?

1. Go for a walk
2. Turn off your phone
3. Clean/de-clutter
4. Craft!
5. Daydream

• How to Cross Stitch Course for Beginners
• 7 Tips for Reading More
• Sign up to my Email list
• My Facebook Community

In this episode, I’m talking all about my own cross stitch routine as well as sharing your routines and the reasons it might be beneficial to have one.

Key links and resources:

• Sign up via iTunes
• Sign up to the newsletter
• My Facebook group
• 5 Ways to Cross Stitch More
• Hints and Tips to Make You a Professional Cross Stitcher
• 5 Tips for Living a Multi-Passionate Life

A bit of a bonus for my birthday month; 27 facts about me. There is nothing about cross stitch in here, just 27 random things about me. 

The normal cross stitch episode will be back next week!