Welcome to the XStitch Revolution! The Revolution Issue features 20 cross stitch patterns from some of the best designers in the business, as well as interesting articles, technique pages and much more! Get your print copy of XStitch Magazines while stocks last! https://xstitchmag.com/shop/issue-1 Subscribe to XStitch Magazine here: https://xstitchmag.com/shop/subscribe If…
Jamie "Mr X Stitch" Chalmers unleashes another BossTube video in which he extols the virtue of Matthew Walker's book "Why We Sleep" and reviews the changes he's made to his business in the last month. Get your copy of Why We Sleep here: http://geni.us/ACDIXXY Check out Amy Landino's channel here:…
Jamie "Mr X Stitch" Chalmers reviews "Feminist Cross Stitch" by Stephanie Rohr, which combines traditional cross stitch designs with strong affirmative phrases to give you plenty of sassy stitching! Get your copy of Feminist Cross Stitch here: http://geni.us/SwAtG If you want to learn to cross stitch, there's only one book…
In his final YouTube video of 2018,. Jamie "Mr X Stitch" Chalmers reflects on the amazing Xmas XStitch Winter Tree project, with over 800 cross stitched baubles at National Trust Standen House in Sussex. He also reviews "Big Ideas... For Small Businesses: Simple, Practical Tools and Tactics to Help Your…
Issue 6 of the world's best cross stitch magazine is arriving soon! Enjoy this sneak peek at some of the designs that you'll enjoy stitching! It's our first digital-only edition which means it's bigger, better and more interactive than ever! Order your copy of XStitch here: https://xstitchmag.com/shop/issue-6 If you want…
Jamie "Mr X Stitch" Chalmers shares more of his solopreneur journey and explains the decision to make a fundamental change to his key product. Have you had to make changes to your business to ensure sustainability? Leave a comment and share your experience! Feel free to check out jamiechalmers.com to…
Jamie "Mr X Stitch" Chalmers reviews Improper Cross Stitch by Haley Pierson-Cox and gives it a healthy 7 out of 10! Want to find out more about the book - better watch the video! Want to get a copy of the book? Here's a handy affiliate link for you! http://geni.us/UDczn7m…
What better way to start the festive season than with a mellow video containing 400 cross stitched Christmas baubles? Get yourself a nice warm drink and give yourself 20 minutes of mindfulness as you enjoy this relaxing video, brought to you with love by the Kingpin of Contemporary Embroidery. The…
Jamie "Mr X Stitch" Chalmers reviews the new DMC Mouline Etoile range of threads! 35 new sparkly colours that are a pleasure to use and will add some delightful texture to your embroidery! You can buy the threads individually: http://geni.us/Ere7fEs But where's the fun in that? Get the tin and…
Jamie "Mr X Stitch" Chalmers shares his top ten stitches you've never heard of, chosen from the Royal School of Needlework Book of Embroidery! It's that special kind of embroidery-based comedy that you won't find anywhere else - trust us! Get your copy of the Royal School of Needlework's amazing…
Join Jamie "Mr X Stitch" Chalmers for a reflective BossTube video where he discusses the challenges of entrepreneurship and considers ways of keeping focus when it's all happening! Get your copy of Hacking Growth by Morgan Brown and Sean Ellis here: http://geni.us/VIul Find out more about the Victoria & Albert…
Jamie "Mr X Stitch" Chalmers reviews The Royal School of Needlework Book of Embroidery and can't praise it highly enough! Rather than review it in great depth, he chooses his Top Ten interesting stitches! Ever heard of Gobelin Encroaching or Romanian Couching? Better watch this video! Get Your Copy of…
When you've finished your cross stitch, you may want to put it in a frame. While this might seem daunting, fear not as Mr X Stitch is here to help. The Lattice Technique requires patience but pretty easy, and the results are worth it! You will need: - Your finished…
Enjoy a preview of Issue 5 of XStitch Magazine - the Heroes & Villains issue! Get your copy here: https://xstitchmag.com/shop/issue-5 Save 10% on the cover price by subscribing to XStitch Magazine here: https://xstitchmag.com/shop/subscription If you want to learn to cross stitch, there's only one book you need - The Mr…
Jamie "Mr X Stitch" Chalmers reviews Rosey Grier's Needlepoint for Men. An American Football hero, Rosey was the first man to publicise the positive power of needlecraft and to stand against the prevailing thoughts about this humble stitch. Find out more about this now classic book - you'll love it!…
Jamie "Mr X Stitch" Chalmers is on a mission to change the way the world thinks about embroidery and is looking for your help! His new Patreon campaign - https://www.patreon.com/xstitch - gives you the opportunity to support his mission with a simple monthly donation and to enjoy perks along the…
Jamie "Mr X Stitch" Chalmers shares a melodic, mesmerising montage of the cross stitched baubles that have been stitched for the Xmas XStitch Project that is taking place at Standen House in East Sussex. Find out more and download your bauble pattern at www.mrxstitch.com/bauble A massive thanks to everyone who…
Jamie "Mr X Stitch" Chalmers reflects on the past month as the Kingpin of Contemporary Embroidery, including: - Producing Issue 5 of XStitch Magazine - Celebrating ten years of the Mr X Stitch website, including the highs and lows of developing an enterprise from scratch. - Curating a cross stitch…
For the sci-fi stitcher in your life, it's Star Trek Cross Stitch. Over 35 designs inspired by one of the most iconic TV series in history. Join Mr X Stitch for another great book review and find out what he thought of this book! (Hint: he likes it!) Get your…
If you want some Radical Cross Stitch, or ideas for start your own craftivism campaign, Rayna Fahey's book will do the job! Packed with politically inspired designs, thoughtful commentary and a sassy sense of humour, it's a good addition to any socially minded stitcher's library! Find out what Jamie "Mr…
One of the biggest questions that faces a cross stitcher is how tidy the back of the work should be. So let's look into this: Short answer: no. Medium answer: it's nice if you can be careful with your craft and avoid easy mistakes. But no one ever died from…
Jamie "Mr X Stitch" Chalmers shares insights into his business development and personal practices in another BossTube video. Find out about the importance of regular financial reconciliation for knowing how your business is balancing, consider the pleasure of joyful tidiness and check out how Notion can help you wrangle the…
Julie Jackson's Subversive Cross Stitch was first published in 2006 and it changed the world of cross stitch forever. To find out why this book is a must-have for all open-minded needlework fan, enjoy Jamie "Mr X Stitch" Chalmers' review. To get your copy of Subversive Cross Stitch, click our…
The most versatile method for starting cross stitch is the Waste Knot Method, also known as the Away Knot Method. It's easy to learn, very satisfying to use, and Mr X Stitch is here to explain how! If you find this video useful, feel free to leave a comment and…