A Stitch a Day​ aka Caroline ​

What do you make?
I make hand sewn cross stitch cards and gifts e.g. gift boxes, photo frames. Also seasonal pieces including Christmas decorations, back to school stationary and religious festivals. I take orders for any of the items I make which can be personalised by name, colours. I have a new service where I will sew and complete cross stitch kits which customers cant do themselves.

What inspires you?
Sewing is very much a therapy for me, both physical and emotional. I look for designs that catch my eye or where i can see what I could adapt or change the colours for.
How did you begin your making journey?
I started sewing as a child- no one could teach me to knit as I'm left - handed! It really took off when I was at secondary school, I failed textiles because I kept damaging the sewing machines so I completed everything by hand and I haven't really stopped.

What is your favourite thing to make?
I like making personalised items- picking out the right colour for someone or knowing I'm making something for someone in particular.

Do you ever have crafting disasters?
Double sided sticky will forever be my downfall - the amount I get tangled up in or it doesn't stick where I want it to.

If you had a crafting wish, what would it be?
​My crafting wish would for someone to teach me to craft tidily...or just tidy for me! I have a tiny workspace and I can still find anything.

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