Videos

A moment of gratitude in these crazy days. Peace to you all.

Reflecting on an important piece of wisdom from my designer discourse with Maria Diaz. if you're an aspiring cross stitch designer, don't take criticism personally. It makes you stronger!

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I'm back with my good phone and taking a moment to share a couple of answers from the Stitch of the Union questionnaire that I'm running at the moment. If you can spare a few minutes to answer the survey, that would be awesome: https://bit.ly/32feFOC Let me know in the…

In our final part of the Cotebrook Trilogy we get even hotter with a glimpse of an otter! And another otter! They're such sweet animals and pretty rare so forgive the really not very stitchy selection of vids, but that's how my life goes sometimes! There's a great variety of…

A second vlog from Cotebrook Shire Horse Centre and an intro to one of the mares and one of the foals who, despite their size, get outclassed by a farmyard kitten who is living his best life. Come back tomorrow for some even 'otter news! Find out more about Cotebrook…

In which we visit Cotebrook Shire Horse Centre to check out the assorted animals before we go into lockdown. Learn a fascinating (possibly inaccurate) fact about teenage ducks from the Senior Baby XStitch! Cotebrook is a great place with a lot of variety and we get great value from our…

I guess I missed a vlog with the Maria Diaz interview, but hey ho. Getting into XStitch Magazine production mode this month and thanks to my new standing desk, I'm feeling efficient! And a bit tired. But mostly efficient! #shorts #dailyvlog #ikeajerker #standingdesk #magculture #breakinbread #mrxstitch

In the first of an ongoing series, Jamie "Mr X Stitch" Chalmers interviews renowned cross stitch designer Maria Diaz to explore her creative process and her perspective on the world of cross stitch. You can see more of Maria's work at her website: https://www.mariadiazdesigns.com/mddv2/index.php Maria is also a regular contributor…

I've been using these Self Opening Scissors from Slice for a little while now and I like them! Here's a quick review and if you fancy getting some yourself you can get a discount by entering the code MRXSTITCHUK at the checkout! Don't forget to like and subscribe and all…

On a wet Thursday I take a moment to tease you about a new video series I'm launching on Saturday. It's an ad hoc series but I think you'll really enjoy it! #shorts #dailyvlog #mrxstitch #xstitchmag

Back with an old phone and some cows. What more could you want from the Kingpin of Contemporary Embroidery? #shorts #mrxstitch #dailyvlog #cows

The temporary demise of my phone will not stop me from sharing my thoughts with you! Even if it feels like it's the Universe advising me on communication strategy. :D Have you ever had that broken phone FOMO? #shorts #MrXStitch #dailyvlog

Introducing Herb, the thunder dog! #shorts #MrXStitch #lurcher #dogsofyoutube

Final thoughts on the state of our favourite big stitchy businesses and the joys of investment! Somewhat clinical insight from your ever lovin' Kingpin of Contemporary Embroidery in under a minute! #shorts #MrXStitch #dailyvlog

In which I consider the impact of investment capital on the longstanding brand of DMC Threads. #shorts #MrXStitch #dailyvlog

Continuing my conversation about the bigger companies in the world of cross stitch and my concerns about the potential fragility of the Knitting and Stitching Show! What do you think? #shorts #MrXStitch #dailyvlog

Thanks to Michelle Bendy Stitchy for prompting a conversation about small businesses and the seeming fragility of the mainstream cross stitch market! #shorts #MrXStitch #crossstitch #bendystitchy

Let me know what you think of this daily vlog business! What would you like me to talk about? #shorts #MrXStitch #vlogging

Following on from yesterday's video, here are some quick thoughts about the UK thread scene. #shorts #MrXStitch #crossstitch

Thanks to Jo Ann for asking me a question about the types of embroidery floss! if you've got a question, leave a comment and I'll answer it sometime soon! #shorts #MrXStitch #crossstitch #embroidery #floss

The latest #XStitchAlong is launching now! it's called CanCan and it's a nine parter. Sign up and get the floss list straight away at xstitchmag.com/shop/cancan Can you CanCan? #shorts #MrXStitch #crossstitch #stitchalong

An autumnal moment of Zen from a calming canal. #shorts #MrXStitch #canallife #autumn

Sharing a couple more thoughts about the price increase for XStitch Magazine and being grateful for the opportunity to make something this enjoyable. Visit xstitchmag.com/are-you-ready-to-xstitch to find out more! #shorts #MrXStitch #xstitchmag #crossstitch