2024 Advent Stitch-Along

✨ Meet the 2024 Advent Stitch-Along: "Let Every Heart Prepare Him Room"—launching on November 4th for email subscribers! ✨

New around here and wondering what this stitch-along is all about? Let me give you the scoop with 3 quick facts!

1️⃣ Together with hundreds of other stitchers, we’ll take 12 days to reflect on the birth of our Savior. 🪡 Each day, we’ll stitch while soaking in a daily devotional. 📖 It’s a peaceful, creative way to prepare our hearts for Christmas.

2️⃣ When you grab the design, you’ll get an invite to our private Facebook group! 💬 It’s where we share our progress, swap tips, and I’ll be there to answer all your questions. Plus, you’ll get exclusive access to daily tutorial videos, walking you through every step of the process. And yes, there are fun giveaways too! 🎉

3️⃣ Best part? We’re stitching this together! 🤝 Starting December 2nd, we’ll work on one part of the design each day for 12 days. I’ve even left weekends open to give you a breather or a chance to catch up. We’ll wrap up the stitching by December 19th.

Worried it might feel too slow? Or prefer to go at your own pace? No problem! All the videos will be posted at once, so whether you want to start early or take your time, you’re covered.

Here are some common Q&As! 

Q: Is this really beginner-friendly?
A: Absolutely! You’ll get 14 videos to walk you through every step—one to set up your hoop, 12 covering each part of the design, and one final video showing you how to finish the back of your hoop. This is the perfect time to start learning, and I’ll be there to guide you every step of the way!

Q: Will you have kits or digital guides? And what is the cost?
A: We’ll have three options! Kits are $42.99, Digital Guides are $9.99, and Digital Guides with printed fabric are $14.99.

Q: Can you explain more about the printed fabric?
A: Of course! This fabric is darker than our usual fabric, so the pilot frixion pen didn’t work well for transferring. We hand-print each fabric bundle so that the pattern is directly on the fabric. The ink is permanent (it won’t come off with heat), so you’ll need to stitch over every line—but the darker fabric actually makes it easier to do this.

Q: Will it go out of stock?
A: Kits, yes. As a small team, we create a limited number each year to keep things manageable, but we always offer digital guides. They include everything you need to source supplies on your own!

Q: I want to make finished hoops as gifts! If I buy the digital guide, can I buy more than one fabric bundle?
A: Yes! Extra fabric bundles are $4.99 each.

Q: What color is the fabric so I can get it now?
A: We’re using Kona Cotton in the color Cadet!

Q: How much time will I need to stitch each day?
A: Plan for about 15-30 minutes per day.

Q: Is there a shipping cost for just the fabric if I buy the digital guide?
A: Yes, there will be a small shipping fee for fabric-only orders.

Q: If I only buy the digital guide, how can I transfer the pattern?
A: In the digital guide, I explain three options: printing at home, using stick-and-stitch paper, or choosing a lighter fabric to use with a pilot frixion pen.

Q: Will there be a Spotify playlist again?
A: Yes! We’ll have a Spotify playlist to stitch along to!