Two weeks ago, my husband, pup, and I *finally* moved out of our basement-level apartment into one across town with more natural light, a more peaceful atmosphere, and closer to some of our buddies. I have trouble with stairs after a climbing accident last summer, so getting settled takes a little extra time, but this new chapter is very welcome. It also happened to be the day after I got home from the KC Needlepoint retreat! (more on that in another post).
We still have a big pile of unpacked items I’m affectionately calling “Mount Doom” in our designated “mud room” area. However, I am excited to finally put away my clothes, hang some of my art, reconsider our purple fireplace, and stitch a few spare key fobs for key holder friends and guest keys!
Our new apartment is the first time since college that we have friends who live a three-minute walk away, and so far, we have been so grateful for the homemade bread, chocolate chip cookies, and apple crisp drop-offs! It’s in a part of town where we can walk or bike everywhere—a dream!
I’ll be stitching one of these full moon kits for Kat & Mike to hold onto and one for the mail key :)
These little key fobs are excellent for clipping onto your bag, dog leash, or belt loop on the go. I have different colors and motifs for different sets. I love asking guests or dog sitters: “Do you want the full moon, the crescent moon, the strawberry, or the mushroom?” They would also make wonderful housewarming gifts, bridesmaid gifts, or hostess gifts, whether you stitch them yourself or spark inspiration in the recipient to make one themself.
A note for anyone curious about getting started with needlepoint: I don’t usually send out posts that feel sales-y, but I’ve had a few people ask where to begin, and this kit is truly a great entry point. You don’t need any prior experience—just a bit of curiosity and patience. The included guide is super beginner-friendly, and projects like these are approachable, portable, and satisfying to complete. I learned how to needlepoint on a small project eleven years ago, and I still find joy in stitching small things with purpose.
Need extra help? Email me at orders@thornalexander.com and I’d be happy to help.
I love what @KCNeedlepoint is doing with their sister brand, @HappyStitching— everything you need, ready when you need it. For $65 USD, the kit includes a canvas, two needles, a needle threader, a how-to pamphlet, a leather keyfob, and all the merino/silk blend threads you’ll need. I even helped make needle packets when I was visiting KC.
If you’d like a link to purchase a kit yourself, you have two options:
Directly from Happy Stitching—yay small business! Mary will be packing up your order 🩵 (This is my choice)
From Amazon—they currently have healthy stock on hand for Prime fulfillment, easy shopping, and to help the brand grow.
A note: While Happy Stitching does support my artistry through licensing, I have included affiliate-formatted links for the sole purpose of performance analytics 🤓🩵
Behind the seams: This little fob was inspired by vintage ceramics and motifs I grew up around as a child. We even had circular menus I modified at our wedding with similar moons on the back (swipe to see). While I blinked and forgot about the recent full flower moon, I have been known to be the wacky neighbor outside looking at the moon in my white nightgown, Brontë sister style, or bringing binoculars to watch the lunar eclipse on the ski trip. It’s fine!
Enjoy!
xo,
Brooke
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