Things I've Been Making This Week Thursday // Feb 5, 2026
A blog of things I've been stitching, knitting, reading, and more.
The Renderie by Brooke Thorn
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Changing Colors In Your Needlepoint Project
When stitching over a painted canvas, you may choose to work in a thread color that’s different from what’s painted beneath.
My Mornings With Medusa
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A Playful Color Study To Use Up Your Stash
A simple, meditative way to use up leftover threads while exploring texture, color relationships, and creativity without pressure + Brooke's Studio Updates
The Dye Lot Dilemma: Why Future You Will Thank Present You + A Needlepoint Ottoman Update!
Color shifts happen! Here’s why you should snap photos of your dye lots (and how the stitching community can help).
Stitch Diary: Good Things Take Time. A Needlepoint Ottoman?
Sharing a bit behind the scenes on a footstool I stitched and what I'm dreaming of next. Spoiler: A headboard. Also sharing a free pattern.
Makes & Muses Vol. 4: Stitch of The Week ~ Brick Stitch
Weekly deep dive into decorative stitch charts to ignite inspiration this summer along with a few of my favorite recipes, songs, and other delightful things.
Makes & Muses Vol. 3: Stitch of The Week ~ Double Brick + Happy Hour Sale
Weekly deep dive into decorative stitch charts to ignite inspiration this summer along with a few of my favorite recipes, songs, and other delightful things.
Makes & Muses Vol. 2: Stitch of The Week ~ Bargello Wave
Weekly deep dive into decorative stitch charts to ignite inspiration this summer along with a few of my favorite recipes, songs, and other delightful things.
Makes & Muses Vol. I: Stitch of The Week
Weekly decorative stitch charts and creative favorites to ignite inspiration in your summer stitching.
July Free Pattern: International Maritime/Signal Flags
Perfect simple alphabet for DIY nautical monograms and stitching in code
May's Free Needlepoint Pattern: I Love You More Than Bubbles
A reimagined spin on an old favorite
New Beginnings: New Hobby?
Want to learn how to needlepoint? It is a wonderful way to unplug and make something beautiful and functional in the process. Start with this all-inclusive kit.
Marking The Moment: Personalizing Your Needlepoint Projects
Personalizing Your Needlepoint with letters, numbers, and a timeless touch
A Mini Sampler of the Six Basic Needlepoint Tent Stitches
Brush up on your needlepoint basics or use up a bit of your stash with this mini tent stitch sampler.
Here Be Dragons: New Findings in Dragon Mythology
A New Analysis of Archaeopteryx Fossils Unveils Shocking Truth Behind Dragon Myths
How To Compensate Your Decorative Needlepoint Stitches
A brief guide on tackling decorative stitches in your needlepoint project... It's easier than you think!
An Inkling: A Writing Update + Linocut Print
With 130k words under my belt, it's time to think about next steps. I will be selling prints to support the remaining writing, research, and editing services before finding a publishing home.
Art Lesson: Printmaking 101 // The Linocut
Inspired by a treasured print from an old friend, I hope this post inspires you to discover the meditative process of carving and inking and send prints to your people.
Free Knitting Pattern: Blue Hour Wrap
A simple stockinette wrap with a seed stitch border for a timeless accessory.