That Awkward Age: Too Old for Snapchat, Too Young for Lifealert You know, it’s kind of funny. I just published a post on five ways we can use cross stitch to manage stress. And you should read it,

This month’s “Fast 5” features five ways to destress yourself with a hobby you already love — counted cross stitch! Life in the 21st century is like trying to survive the ride on a never-ending Stress Escalator. And some days,

                  Hello my sweet Stitchy-Kin. As you doubtless read in the title, it is indeed World Menopause Awareness Month! And at Grimalkin Crossing we’re here for that! To kick off a campaign

There are so many GREAT Halloween cross stitch patterns to choose from these days. And it’s so much fun to shop them! They’re put together by a diversely talented array of designers and at a range of price points anyone

I was talking about hot flashes recently with some of my peers on the wellness side of things here at the Crossing. It was an interesting discussion, but it definitely revealed that there’s more than a little misinformation about hot

Angel Cat, Grimalkin Edition is the cute cat cross stitch chart you didn’t know you needed this summer! A sweet and unique gift for cat lovers, this adorable, cross-stitched grimalkin gazes up at you with heart in paws and a

Honest, when I sat down today I was going to write a sincere and information-rich blog post for you about what to do when you are bored. Then my crazy-ass muse showed up. I’m not sure if she thinks she’s

Feeling down? Sadness is a natural emotion that, believe it or not, can help you over time. But that doesn’t exactly help in the meantime. When you are feeling down, the only thing you want to do is feel better. And

              A brand new July 4th holiday design inspiration! Liberty and Justice is a counted cross stitch chart featuring a unique modern art rendering of the Statue of Liberty. It is one of America’s

    Handmade home decor by artisans. Check! Customized to perfection? Check! Ensuring high quality? Check! Handmade home decor is a great idea for many reasons and here’s why: you get to enjoy the benefits of designer-styled products, but at the

Monday Motivation: first drafts accomplished, progress on a new design, collaboration plans, and more! Hey, Grimalkin fam! We are crazy-busy at the Crossing these days! Sue and I have new plans in the works for this place. We’re hopping like

These 7 cross stitch hacks can help any stitcher improve the quality of their finished work. One of the things I adore about cross stitch today is the open-handed generosity of stitchers. From charts to flosses and everything in between,

Stitchy-kin, if there’s a single lesson that living in this post-meaning world has taught us, surely it’s that in order to thrive, we need keep our resilience game strong. Is it just that we’re trying to survive the never-ending craziness?

It’s Women’s History Month! For the rest of March, you can pick up charts for Clitarita and History lesson at $2 off their regular prices! And we’re having a Women’s History Month sale! For that, Grimalkin Crossing is putting two

Dry, cracked hands are crying out for a good care regimen. Stitchers & crafters, we’ve got you covered. Dry hands with chapped skin, ragged cuticles, jagged nail edges, and roughened calluses can seriously detract from an enjoyment of hand crafts.

For a quick and easy Halloween DIY project that’s spooky and fun, you can hardly beat this biscornu-style project! Owl Hallows’ Fright Night uses symbols to play with meaning and perspective in a visually striking way. And yet, none of

Happy Autumn Equinox, Grimalkitties! How has fall arrived where you are? We’ve already had the first rains up here in northern California. Night time temps are dropping, especially when the skies are clear, and the deciduous trees are turning golden

Stitching really, honestly can make you better at everything else you do. Bold claim, you say? Well, I’ve just come up with three ways that’s true, off the top of my head no less, so let me prove it. Laser-beam

  Hey Fam. Alesia here with a hip injury update. As some of you know, I’ve been down with this — and without medical care — since June 21st. Around July 12th, still in pain and quite desperate, I started

If we define “karma” as “ACTIONS, and the natural consequences that arise from them” then freebies are just about the best karma creators can generate. In fact, they’re brilliant. Know why? Because creating something with the intention to give it