Introducing Homespun Holiday Stitching Kits

It feels like I've been working toward today's announcement for an eternity. It has been months of effort and planning and I am so excited to finally be able to share!

When our daughter, Tilly, was born, I threw myself into her care with purpose and enthusiasm. And as much as I love her, the frustration of feeding obstacles and the isolation of new parenthood slowly started taking a toll. I realized how much I relied on creativity for giving me a positive focus and a sense of community, of connection. Without it, I struggled.

So, rather than allow myself to get swallowed by looming mommy guilt and loneliness, I decided to find a more constructive path forward. I thought about all of the things I wanted for Tilly. I wanted to give her a sweet childhood full of whimsy and magic and special moments. I wanted her to have traditions and heirlooms. I wanted her to be surrounded by love. And I knew for sure that I could create bits of that charmed childhood with my own two hands.

With all of that in mind, I decided to jump back into product design with both feet. I knew I could design tools that would make it easier to create that whimsy I wanted for our girl. In doing so, I could help others create that same special feeling for the people they love, too. My heart started singing again.

I could also start crafting again; a pastime I desperately missed. You see, those feeding issues and difficulties in our daily routine meant that I hadn't seen the inside of my studio since before Tilly was born. Stitching projects are so much more portable for me than the paper crafting I have always loved. I can bring these projects with me so I can enjoy the company of the people I adore while stretching my creative muscles again. It's truly fulfilling and it brings so much joy!

So here's the plan. A few times a year, I am going to release a new Homespun Holiday Stitching Kit. Intermittently, there will be stand alone dies introduced as well. The debut kit features a quartet of Christmas ornaments inspired by my own collection of new and vintage mercury glass ornaments. I don't know about you, but I treasure the Christmas season and I feel like this year I really need a little extra holiday cheer. 2020 is has been tough, regardless of whether you've been muddling through postpartum nonsense. I can't wait for you to see this kit in action!

Over the next few days I am going to share more information and a few sneak peeks along the way. Thank you for joining me on this new creative venture. I truly appreciate your enthusiasm and support. I hope you'll check back in tomorrow for more!

9 comments

  • Oh my goodness! My friend just told me that you’re going to be releasing stitching dies. You don’t know how excited I am about this! I’ve been wishing for someone to design stitching dies like the one Erin used to make. You’re the perfect person to do this. You always made such amazing “out-of-the-box” creations. (I loved your peg-legged pirate). I can’t wait for this kit and future products.

    Michelle Sambajon
  • I’m so excited about this! Before covid I was using packing a purse project (usually a stitching project in a hard pencil box from the dollar store). I still have them in pencil cases but they stay home with me now 😁. And I am so thankful to you and Erin Lincoln ❤️.

    Ohhh Snap
  • Congratulations on your new venture!
    May it be a big success.

    Barbara Berry
  • Nice to see you back in action! You always showcased PTI’s stitching dies with such beauty and precision! Looking forward to your release. Welcome back :-). Tilley is a darling

    Beverly LoPinto

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