The Cross Stitch Podcast

Hannah Braniff | Cross Stitcher and Creator at Hannah Hand Makes

About

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.

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152 episodes

7 More Things I Wish I Knew Before I Stitching Cross Stitching | S3E102

In this episode, I share 7 more things I wish I knew before I started cross stitching. You can find all the links mentioned in today's episode here: https://hannahhandmakes.com/blogs/podcast/things-i-wish-i-knew-before-i-started-cross-stitching/

33m
Mar 28
The Storybook Stitch Along

In this epsiode, I share some details about the brand new year-long Storybook Stitch Along. You can find more details and join here: https://hannahhandmakes.lpages.co/storybook-stitch-along

12m
Mar 26
Where to Store Your Cross Stitch Supplies | S3E101

In this episode, I share where to store your cross stitch supplies. You can read the show notes and find the photos of my storage here: https://hannahhandmakes.com/blogs/podcast/where-to-store-your-cross-stitch-supplies/

45m
Mar 20
5 Spring Rituals | S3E100

In this episode, I share 5 spring rituals that you can apply to cross stitch and your other hobbies. You can find all the links mentioned and the post for this episode here: https://hannahhandmakes.com/blogs/podcast/5-spring-rituals/

28m
Mar 13
Small vs Large Cross Stitch Designs | S3E99

In this episode, I share some pros and cons of stitching small and large designs and when you might choose each. You can find the show notes for today's episode here: https://hannahhandmakes.com/blogs/podcast/small-vs-large-cross-stitch-designs/

24m
Feb 22
9 Lessons from Setting a 100 Book Goal | S3E98

In this episode, I share 9 lessons I learnt when I set a 100-book goal in 2023. You can get any links from today's episode and read the show notes here: https://hannahhandmakes.com/blogs/podcast/9-lessons-from-setting-a-100-book-goal/

47m
Feb 08
10 Minute Cross Stitch Challenge Day 5 | S3E97

In this episode I am sharing day 5 of the 10 minute cross stitch challenge: glimmers. You can read the show notes/get links for today here: https://hannahhandmakes.com/blogs/podcast/10-minute-cross-stitch-challenge-day-5/

13m
Feb 02
10 Minute Cross Stitch Challenge Day 4 | S3E96

In this episode, I share day 4 of the 10 minute cross stitch challenge: organising your projects. You can read the show notes for today's episode here: https://hannahhandmakes.com/blogs/podcast/10-minute-cross-stitch-challenge-day-4/ And join The Cross Stitch Club here: https://hannahhandmakes.lpages.co/the-cross-stitch-club

11m
Feb 01
10 Minute Cross Stitch Challenge Day 3 | S3E95

In this episode, I share day 3 of the 10 minute cross stitch challenge: routines vs going with the flow. And join The Cross Stitch Club here: https://hannahhandmakes.lpages.co/the-cross-stitch-club You can read the show notes for this episode here: https://hannahhandmakes.com/blogs/podcast/10-minute-cross-stitch-challenge-day-3/

12m
Jan 31
10 Minute Cross Stitch Challenge Day 2 | S3E94

In this episode, I share day 2 of the 10 minute cross stitch challenge; 1 project at a time vs many projects. You can read the show notes and get any links for today's episode here: https://hannahhandmakes.com/blogs/podcast/cross-stitch-challenge-day-2/ And join the Cross Stitch Club here: https://hannahhandmakes.lpages.co/the-cross-stitch-club

11m
Jan 30
10 Minute Cross Stitch Challenge Day 1 | S3E93

In this episode, I am sharing day 1 of the 10 minute cross stitch challenge.; 10 minutes vs 5 stitches a day. You can read the notes and grab any links from today's episode here: https://hannahhandmakes.com/blogs/podcast/cross-stitch-challenge-day-1/ If you like coming together for some timed stitching then you will love the cross stitch club as we do this many times a month. You can join here: https://hannahhandmakes.lpages.co/the-cross-stitch-club

11m
Jan 29
What I've Been Reading Lately (December 2023) | S3E92

In this episode, I am sharing books I have read and loved lately (September - December 2023). You can find all the books I mentioned today here: https://hannahhandmakes.com/blogs/podcast/what-ive-been-reading-lately-december-2023/

46m
Jan 17
Hobbies I'm Planning This Christmas Season | S3E91

In this episode, I am sharing hobbies I'm planning this Christmas season to help keep me calm and stress-free. You can read the blog post for this episode here: https://hannahhandmakes.com/blogs/hobbies-im-planning-this-christmas-season/ You can shop the Black Friday Sale here: https://hannahhandmakes.lpages.co/black-friday-sale-2023

22m
Nov 29, 2023
Book Chat With Louise and Gab | S3E90

In this episode I am talking all things books with Gab and Louise from The Cross Stitch Club. You can find a list of all the books we mentioned here: https://hannahhandmakes.com/blogs/book-chat-with-louise-and-gab/

1h 9m
Nov 21, 2023
5 Ways to Stay Stress Free This Season | S3E89

In this episode, I am sharing 5 ways to stay stress free this season and make sure you are taking time for yourself and your hobbies. You can read the blog post and get all the links mentioned below: https://hannahhandmakes.com/blogs/stay-stress-free-this-season/

40m
Nov 08, 2023
How to Plan Your Christmas Projects | S3E88

In this episode, I am sharing my tips on how to plan your Christmas projects to make sure no WIP gets left behind. You can read the blog post here which also includes the link to download your free planning sheets: https://hannahhandmakes.com/blogs/plan-your-christmas-projects/    

26m
Nov 03, 2023
Should You Get Cross Stitch Software? | S3E87

In this episode, I am chatting all about cross stitch software and when it might be time for you to invest in it (and when I don't recommend it). You can read the full blog post for this episode here: https://hannahhandmakes.com/blogs/should-you-get-cross-stitch-software/ And get my PC Stitch Mini Course here: https://hannahhandmakes.lpages.co/pc-stitch-basics Kawaii Cross Stitch Book https://amzn.to/3S2HCYP* (affiliate link).

27m
Oct 17, 2023
What I've Been Reading Lately (October 2023) | S3E86

In this episode, I am sharing books I have read and loved lately (July-September 2023). You can find all the books mentioned in this blog post: https://hannahhandmakes.com/blogs/podcast/reading-lately-october-2023/

41m
Oct 04, 2023
How to Plan Autumn Hobbies | S3E85

In this episode, I am sharing how to plan Autumn hobbies and why you should. You can read the blog post/notes for this episode here: https://hannahhandmakes.com/blogs/how-to-plan-autumn-hobbies/

26m
Sep 22, 2023
10 Must-Have Craft Supplies/Tools for Finishing | S3E84

In this episode, I am sharing 10 must-have craft supplies and tools for finishing your cross stitch projects off. Read the blog post/see the photos here: https://hannahhandmakes.com/blogs/10-must-have-craft-supplies-tools-for-finishing/ You can join the House Flip SAL here: https://hannahhandmakes.lpages.co/house-flip-2023-stitch-along-small-page

26m
Sep 12, 2023
10 Reasons to Use Your Local Library | S3E83

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/

33m
Aug 01, 2023
Woodland Wander SAL | Mini Episode

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

11m
Jul 20, 2023
10 Finishing Ideas for Cross Stitch Designs | S3E82

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/

32m
Jul 20, 2023
What I've Been Reading Lately (July 2023) | S3E81

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/

1h 2m
Jul 12, 2023
How to Stop Feeling Guilty | S3E80

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/

1h 2m
Jul 04, 2023
How to Plan Your Summer Reading List | S3E79

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/

1h 21m
Jun 21, 2023
Accountability in Cross Stitch | S3E78

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/

24m
Jun 08, 2023
How to Organise Your WIP Projects | S3E77

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.

46m
May 11, 2023
What I've Been Reading Lately | S3E76

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

1h 6m
May 05, 2023
100 Days of Cross Stitching Challenge | S3E75

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

7m
Mar 31, 2023