New Things Are Happening!

by Whitney // April 22, 2021 // Comments off

After getting back into cross stitch at Christmas, I quickly realized I LOVE designing my own patterns! I started with a rainbow purrmaid (cat mermaid) inspired by a book I read to my kids. Than the creativity floodgates burst wide... Continue reading →

Flosstube 3 – My Mom’s Stitching

by Whitney // April 14, 2021 // Comments off

This past weekend I got to go up to my parents’ house and spend time with my mom. We talked cross stitching, filmed a new flosstube video, and even got to go to a local needlework shop WITHOUT the kids!... Continue reading →

Handmade Items I Use EVERY Day

by Whitney // March 17, 2021 // Comments off

After almost 12 years on youTube I have accumulated many, many handmade and DIY items. So, what do I do with all those DIYs?!?! I use them! Continue reading →

Cross Stitch Project Bag

by Whitney // February 15, 2021 // Comments off

I recently got back into cross stitching and jumped right into multiple projects at once. I found it helpful to have a few cross stitch project bags to keep my projects and supplies sorted and organized. Each project bag is... Continue reading →

The Fletcher Home – Custom Cross Stitch

by Whitney // February 10, 2021 // Comments off

Even though I just recently returned to cross stitching I decided to tackle creating my own cross stitch designs. I love the process of starting with a blank page and filing in one box at a time to slowly create... Continue reading →

Sampler Sew Along - Block of the Month Quilt Series

Log Cabin Block | Sampler Sew Along

by Whitney // February 3, 2021 // Comments off

It’s FINALLY time for the twelfth block tutorial in the Whitney Sews Sampler Sew Along! Haven’t heard about it yet?!? Each month I’ll be sharing a step by step tutorial to make a traditional quilt block as well as how to... Continue reading →

Honey Bee Cross Stitch Finish

by Whitney // January 6, 2021 // Comments off

Over Christmas I renewed my interest in cross stitching (read my latest post for more on that). Since then I have been stitching like crazy and wanted to share my latest cross stitch finish with you today. Back when I... Continue reading →

Renewed Hobby?!?

by Whitney // January 4, 2021 // Comments off

Last year I heard of all the people picking up new hobbies while staying to home in the pandemic. I kept thinking “there’s no way I can start new hobbies. I don’t even have time to finish my current sewing... Continue reading →

2020 – There Were Some Good Parts…

by Whitney // December 30, 2020 // Comments off

2020; a year we will definitely never forget! This year we had to adapt, cope, overcome and so much more! Despite all the hard parts, it wasn’t all bad! We also supported, encouraged, and motivated each other to do good... Continue reading →

Upcycle With Me – Kids Clothes From Maternity Shirts

by Whitney // December 16, 2020 // Comments off

Would you ever guess these leggings were made from my old maternity shirts?!? Join me today as I upcycle new clothes from old for my daughter. My daughter Peyton is about to turn 6 years old, is as tall as... Continue reading →

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