In this post, I am sharing 10 reasons to use your local library. I speak about the library a lot on here, but I still don't think many people use their local library. I know a few people who read as much as I do, but they never think to go to the library. You might be missing out!   Read the full post here:  https://hannahhandmakes.com/blogs/10-reasons-to-use-your-local-library/

In this post, I am sharing 10 reasons to use your local library. I speak about the library a lot on here, but I still don't think many people use their local library. I know a few people who read as much as I do, but they never think to go to the library. You might be missing out! Read the full post here: <a href="https://hannahhandmakes.com/blogs/10-reasons-to-use-your-local-library/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> https://hannahhandmakes.com/blogs/10-reasons-to-use-your-local-library/</a>

10 Reasons to Use Your Local Library | S3E83

You can peek at the design and join the SAL here:  https://hannahhandmakes.lpages.co/woodland-wander-stitch-along-small-page

You can peek at the design and join the SAL here: <a href="https://hannahhandmakes.lpages.co/woodland-wander-stitch-along-small-page" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> https://hannahhandmakes.lpages.co/woodland-wander-stitch-along-small-page</a>

Woodland Wander SAL | Mini Episode

In this episode, I am sharing 10 finishing ideas for your cross stitch designs. I don't have tutorials for them all yet, but keep an eye on the blog for them coming soon. This is like my "to-do" list of things to try and make the rest of the year.  You can view the photos and find links to anything I've spoken about today here:  https://hannahhandmakes.com/blogs/podcast/10-finishing-ideas-for-cross-stitch-designs/

In this episode, I am sharing 10 finishing ideas for your cross stitch designs. I don't have tutorials for them all yet, but keep an eye on the blog for them coming soon. This is like my "to-do" list of things to try and make the rest of the year.  You can view the photos and find links to anything I've spoken about today here: <a href="https://hannahhandmakes.com/blogs/podcast/10-finishing-ideas-for-cross-stitch-designs/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> https://hannahhandmakes.com/blogs/podcast/10-finishing-ideas-for-cross-stitch-designs/</a>

10 Finishing Ideas for Cross Stitch Designs | S3E82

In this episode, I am sharing books I have read and loved lately (Spring/Summer 2023). You can find links to all of the books here:  https://hannahhandmakes.com/blogs/podcast/what-ive-been-reading-lately-july-2023/

In this episode, I am sharing books I have read and loved lately (Spring/Summer 2023). You can find links to all of the books here: <a href="https://hannahhandmakes.com/blogs/podcast/what-ive-been-reading-lately-july-2023/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> https://hannahhandmakes.com/blogs/podcast/what-ive-been-reading-lately-july-2023/</a>

What I've Been Reading Lately (July 2023) | S3E81

In this episode, I am sharing reasons why you should stop feeling guilty for taking time for yourself and your hobbies and how you can make this happen. You can find all the links for today's episode and the blog post here: https://hannahhandmakes.com/blogs/podcast/stop-feeling-guilty/

In this episode, I am sharing reasons why you should stop feeling guilty for taking time for yourself and your hobbies and how you can make this happen. You can find all the links for today's episode and the blog post here: <a href="https://hannahhandmakes.com/blogs/podcast/stop-feeling-guilty/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://hannahhandmakes.com/blogs/podcast/stop-feeling-guilty/</a>

How to Stop Feeling Guilty | S3E80

In this episode, I am sharing how to plan your Summer reading list and sharing some book lists with you at the end including my top 10 favourite Summer books (so far).  You can find all the links and notes for today's episode here:  https://hannahhandmakes.com/blogs/podcast/plan-you-summer-reading-list/

In this episode, I am sharing how to plan your Summer reading list and sharing some book lists with you at the end including my top 10 favourite Summer books (so far).  You can find all the links and notes for today's episode here: <a href="https://hannahhandmakes.com/blogs/podcast/plan-you-summer-reading-list/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> https://hannahhandmakes.com/blogs/podcast/plan-you-summer-reading-list/</a>

How to Plan Your Summer Reading List | S3E79

In this episode, I am sharing some tips on how to get/use accountability in cross stitch.  Find the full post here:  https://hannahhandmakes.com/blogs/podcast/accountability-in-cross-stitch/

In this episode, I am sharing some tips on how to get/use accountability in cross stitch.  Find the full post here: <a href="https://hannahhandmakes.com/blogs/podcast/accountability-in-cross-stitch/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> https://hannahhandmakes.com/blogs/podcast/accountability-in-cross-stitch/</a>

Accountability in Cross Stitch | S3E78

In this episode, I am sharing some tips on how to organise your WIP projects. You can find all the links and blog post for this episode  here. Join the Cross Stitch Club here.

In this episode, I am sharing some tips on how to organise your WIP projects. You can find all the links and blog post for this episode <a href="https://hannahhandmakes.com/blogs/podcast/how-to-organise-your-wip-projects/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> here</a>. <a href="https://hannahhandmakes.lpages.co/the-cross-stitch-club" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Join the Cross Stitch Club here</a>.

How to Organise Your WIP Projects | S3E77

Find all the links for the books I talk about here:  https://hannahhandmakes.com/blogs/podcast/what-ive-been-reading-lately-may-2023/

Find all the links for the books I talk about here: <a href="https://hannahhandmakes.com/blogs/podcast/what-ive-been-reading-lately-may-2023/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> https://hannahhandmakes.com/blogs/podcast/what-ive-been-reading-lately-may-2023/</a>

What I've Been Reading Lately | S3E76

Grab the links and your free PDF here:  https://hannahhandmakes.com/blogs/100-days-of-cross-stitching-challenge/

Grab the links and your free PDF here: <a href="https://hannahhandmakes.com/blogs/100-days-of-cross-stitching-challenge/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> https://hannahhandmakes.com/blogs/100-days-of-cross-stitching-challenge/</a>

100 Days of Cross Stitching Challenge | S3E75

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.

I just started a project on 16-count black aida and the tips shared have helped so much!

Wonderful tips!

I’ve been stitching for 50 years, but there’s always something to learn. Thanks, Hannah!

Love this 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.

The Cross Stitch Podcast

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/

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: <a href="https://hannahhandmakes.com/blogs/podcast/how-to-cross-stitch-on-evenweave/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://hannahhandmakes.com/blogs/podcast/how-to-cross-stitch-on-evenweave/</a>

How to Cross Stitch on Evenweave | S3E5

In this episode, I am sharing some tips and tricks about how to do French Knots and Fractional Stitches in cross stitch. You can enroll in the mini-class here where I teach you how to do French knots and Fractionals on both aida and evenweave.

In this episode, I am sharing some tips and tricks about how to do French Knots and Fractional Stitches in cross stitch. You can <a href="https://hannahhandmakesacademy.teachable.com/p/french-knots-and-fractional-stitches" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">enroll in the mini-class here</a> where I teach you how to do French knots and Fractionals on both aida and evenweave.

The F Words of Cross Stitch | S3E13

In this post, I am sharing 13 lessons I learned from the book Big Magic from Elizabeth Gilbert. I love this book and try to read it every 6 months because I always take something new away from this book. And today I'm sharing some with you! Sponsored by my How to Cross Stitch Course for Beginners. Enroll here: https://hannahhandmakesacademy.teachable.com/p/how-to-cross-stitch-for-beginners Read the full show notes here: https://hannahhandmakes.com/blogs/lessons-learned-from-big-magic Follow my Facebook page here: https://www.facebook.com/hannahhandmakes1/ Join my Facebook group here: https://www.facebook.com/groups/hannahshandmakers Buy the book here (affiliate link): https://amzn.to/2q4Crgz

In this post, I am sharing 13 lessons I learned from the book Big Magic from Elizabeth Gilbert. I love this book and try to read it every 6 months because I always take something new away from this book. And today I'm sharing some with you! Sponsored by my How to Cross Stitch Course for Beginners. Enroll here: <a href="https://hannahhandmakesacademy.teachable.com/p/how-to-cross-stitch-for-beginners" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://hannahhandmakesacademy.teachable.com/p/how-to-cross-stitch-for-beginners</a> Read the full show notes here: <a href="https://hannahhandmakes.com/blogs/lessons-learned-from-big-magic" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://hannahhandmakes.com/blogs/lessons-learned-from-big-magic</a> Follow my Facebook page here: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/hannahhandmakes1/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.facebook.com/hannahhandmakes1/</a> Join my Facebook group here: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/groups/hannahshandmakers" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.facebook.com/groups/hannahshandmakers</a> Buy the book here (affiliate link): <a href="https://amzn.to/2q4Crgz" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://amzn.to/2q4Crgz</a>

13 Lessons Learned from Big Magic | S3E11

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’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: <a href="https://hannahhandmakes.com/blogs/podcast/travelling-with-cross-stitch" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://hannahhandmakes.com/blogs/podcast/travelling-with-cross-stitch</a>

Tips for Travelling With Your Cross Stitch | S3E6

In this episode, I am sharing my 2019 Autumn Reading List and update you on my Summer Reading List; what I managed to read and my favourite books. Read the full post with links to all the books here: https://hannahhandmakes.com/blogs/autumn-reading-list-2019

In this episode, I am sharing my 2019 Autumn Reading List and update you on my Summer Reading List; what I managed to read and my favourite books. Read the full post with links to all the books here: <a href="https://hannahhandmakes.com/blogs/autumn-reading-list-2019" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://hannahhandmakes.com/blogs/autumn-reading-list-2019</a>

BONUS: My Autumn Reading List 2019

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 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! <a href="https://hannahhandmakes.com/blogs/dmc-light-effects-or-etoile-threads/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> Head over here to read the full show notes/blog post</a>.

DMC Étoile or Light Effects Thread - Which is Better? | S3E7

Join the Galaxy SAL here - https://hannahhandmakes.com/products/space-stitch-a-long-2020/ Or read more about it here -  https://hannahhandmakes.com/blogs/blog/the-galaxy-cross-stitch-a-long-2020/

Join the Galaxy SAL here - <a href="https://hannahhandmakes.com/products/space-stitch-a-long-2020/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://hannahhandmakes.com/products/space-stitch-a-long-2020/</a> Or read more about it here - <a href="https://hannahhandmakes.com/blogs/blog/the-galaxy-cross-stitch-a-long-2020/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> https://hannahhandmakes.com/blogs/blog/the-galaxy-cross-stitch-a-long-2020/</a>

Mini 9 - The 2020 Galaxy SAL 

In this post, I am sharing my 7 tips on teaching kids how to cross stitch and sharing my reasons why I think it's good to teach kids cross stitch. When I say kids, I don't necessarily mean it has to be your child. Maybe you work with kids, you foster, you're planning kids, you have nieces, nephews or grandchildren, this is just some advice on what we can do make learning cross stitch even more fun and enjoyable (for you as well as the kids). Read the full post here:https://hannahhandmakes.com/blogs/teaching-kids-how-to-cross-stitch Sign up to the newsletter here: http://eepurl.com/dy8g4z Join the Christmas SAL here: https://hannahhandmakes.com/products/north-pole-stitch-a-long/

In this post, I am sharing my 7 tips on teaching kids how to cross stitch and sharing my reasons why I think it's good to teach kids cross stitch. When I say kids, I don't necessarily mean it has to be your child. Maybe you work with kids, you foster, you're planning kids, you have nieces, nephews or grandchildren, this is just some advice on what we can do make learning cross stitch even more fun and enjoyable (for you as well as the kids). Read the full post here:<a href="https://hannahhandmakes.com/blogs/teaching-kids-how-to-cross-stitch" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://hannahhandmakes.com/blogs/teaching-kids-how-to-cross-stitch</a> Sign up to the newsletter here: <a href="http://eepurl.com/dy8g4z" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://eepurl.com/dy8g4z</a> Join the Christmas SAL here: <a href="https://hannahhandmakes.com/products/north-pole-stitch-a-long/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://hannahhandmakes.com/products/north-pole-stitch-a-long/</a>

7 Tips for Teaching Kids How to Cross Stitch | S3E10

In this episode, I am sharing my Winter Reading List for the year 2020! You can read the full show notes, with all the links to the book here: https://hannahhandmakes.com/blogs/winter-reading-list-2020

In this episode, I am sharing my Winter Reading List for the year 2020! You can read the full show notes, with all the links to the book here: <a href="https://hannahhandmakes.com/blogs/winter-reading-list-2020" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://hannahhandmakes.com/blogs/winter-reading-list-2020</a>

BONUS: Winter Reading List 2019/2020

Enrol in the course here:    https://hannahhandmakesacademy.teachable.com/p/how-to-cross-stitch-for-beginners   Download your free cross stitch materials cheat sheet via this blog post:  https://hannahhandmakes.com/blogs/how-to-cross-stitch-course-for-beginners/

Enrol in the course here: <a href="https://hannahhandmakesacademy.teachable.com/p/how-to-cross-stitch-for-beginners" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> https://hannahhandmakesacademy.teachable.com/p/how-to-cross-stitch-for-beginners</a> Download your free cross stitch materials cheat sheet via this blog post: <a href="https://hannahhandmakes.com/blogs/how-to-cross-stitch-course-for-beginners/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> https://hannahhandmakes.com/blogs/how-to-cross-stitch-course-for-beginners/</a>

Mini 6 - How to Cross Stitch Course for Beginners

The next Christmas Stitch-a-Long has launched! You can buy the PDFs or full kit for The North Pole SAL here - https://hannahhandmakes.com/products/north-pole-stitch-a-long/ View my "Retro Christmas Ideas" Pinterest board here - https://www.pinterest.co.uk/hannahhandmakes/retro-christmas-ideas/ Join the Facebook group here - https://www.facebook.com/groups/hannahshandmakers/

The next Christmas Stitch-a-Long has launched! You can buy the PDFs or full kit for The North Pole SAL here - <a href="https://hannahhandmakes.com/products/north-pole-stitch-a-long/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://hannahhandmakes.com/products/north-pole-stitch-a-long/</a> View my "Retro Christmas Ideas" Pinterest board here - <a href="https://www.pinterest.co.uk/hannahhandmakes/retro-christmas-ideas/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.pinterest.co.uk/hannahhandmakes/retro-christmas-ideas/</a> Join the Facebook group here - <a href="https://www.facebook.com/groups/hannahshandmakers/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.facebook.com/groups/hannahshandmakers/</a>

Mini 8 - The North Pole SAL 2019!

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