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A Stitch A Day with Alice Machado

I first found Alice’s Embroidery Journals in my very own Embroidery Journaling Facebook Group. Each time she updated the group, I was always wowed by the effort and skill that she puts into each and every one of her icons. I’ve adored watching her Embroidery Journal methods shift and change over the past few yearsโ€ฆ

Your Guide to 2025’s Most Inspiring Embroidery Journals

A couple of years back, if you asked me how I would define what an Embroidery Journal is I would have absolutely insisted that it was a project embroidered over the course of a year where an icon was embroidered for every single day of the year. Nowadays, I’ve become a bit more flexible onโ€ฆ

A Stitch a Day with Lindsay Stitches

Lindsay Andrew (Lindsay Stitches) shares her journey in creating embroidery journals since 2020. She discusses her creative process, favorite icons, and the joy of sharing her work with friends.

Daily vs Micro Embroidery Journals: Why I Swapped

After five years of daily embroidery, I swapped to a Micro Embroidery Journal in 2025 for a more compact experience. By embroidering on average only 10 icons a month, I’m able to focus on the big picture moments from each month. I also share an FAQ all about Micro Embroidery Journaling!

Why a Cross Stitch Grid Simplifies Your Craft

Gridding aida fabric transforms the cross stitching experience by simplifying counting and reducing mistakes. By marking a grid based on the pattern, stitchers can focus on specific sections instead of counting entire rows. PLUS, a free butterfly pattern is available to all.

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