Camp, Cross-Stitch, and a Whole Lotta Chaos
Look, I know what you’re thinking — Kate, it’s almost June! And you're absolutely right! May has been an absolute whirlwind (as it always is), and trying to find quiet moments to sit and write about the previous month has been like trying to cross-stitch on a rollercoaster. But hey—better late than never, right? So here it is: my slightly-belated-but-still-full-of-goodness wrap-up of April 2025!
Let’s dive into everything that bloomed, buzzed, and stitched its way through last month.
Jump to:
- Two Little Kits' Stuff
- Works-in-Progress
- Finished Pieces
- IRL
- Conclusion
Leading image: I love all of the cherry trees that are around our home!
New Patterns
"Not Less"
This pattern is incredibly close to my heart. “Not Less” was created with my Autistic daughter in mind, and it's a celebration of the truth that being different doesn't mean being less. With bright, bold colours and a message I hope resonates with many, this pattern was a joy to create.
If you haven’t read about the inspiration behind it, I shared more in this blog post, and I’d love for you to give it a read.
Zodiac Series Begins: Aries & Taurus
April kicked off a whole new series for Two Little Kits — the Zodiac cross-stitch series! These patterns will be released at or near the beginning of each star sign's calendar dates.
First up were the dynamic and determined Aries and the grounded, reliable Taurus. I'm so excited to keep going with this series (and yes, I’m especially looking forward to doing my own sign: Cancer!). I'd love to know yours, too — drop your star sign in the comments below!
"Le Poisson"
Le Poisson started as a cheeky little mini design I called "Le Poisson": Which is based off the meme of "Le Poisson Steve".
At the end of April, I wasn’t quite sure what to do with him — should he just be a silly thing I stitched or a gift to the community? Well, after some very passionate feedback, I turned him into a freebie! You can now grab him on the website and add a bit of quick, fishy fun to your next project.
Works-in-progress
April was a good month for chipping away at a few WIPs!
I stayed on track with Flower Meadow, adding more blooms and keeping the momentum strong. The Court of Crows SAL continued to be one of my weekly joys — I’m really enjoying the manageable chunks each week brings. The Secret Grove is nearly fully released now, and… well, I’m quite behind, haha. But it’s on the list, promise!
And yes — I completely forgot to take in-progress photos of two of the teacher appreciation gifts I was working on. Oops!
Finished Pieces
Speaking of those gifts… the first two of my Teacher Appreciation Week presents were all wrapped up before the end of April!
Due to some scheduling quirks, I needed them finished early, and I’m so pleased with how they turned out. (You’ll get to see rest in next month’s post!)
New Blog Posts
I had a flurry of new blog posts go up in April! There was a lovely mix of personal stories, helpful guides, and stitching inspiration, which you can find below.
If you missed any, you can find them all below, or on the Two Little Kits blog!
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IRL
Camp
This was a big one! My eldest had her fifth-grade camp — a two-night adventure at a YMCA camp nestled in nature.
Because of her special needs, I chaperoned the trip [as her same-sex parent], and it was such a rewarding experience. She stepped outside her comfort zone, did some really hard things, and came home feeling proud of herself. I didn’t sleep much (hello, bunk beds, excited girls and snoring!) but I wouldn't trade the experience for anything.
Everything Else
April also brought Easter celebrations, in our own secular-but-sentimental family tradition. Our cat Milo turned 6 (cue the kitty treats and extra butt smacks), and the spring flowers absolutely exploded into colour, which always brings me joy.
Oh, and we went to see the new Minecraft movie at a fancy cinema - one of those ones where you get food delivered to you during the showing. I actually really enjoyed the movie, which I wasn't expecting!
Wrapping it All Up 🎀
So yes — this post is fashionably late, but not forgotten. Between Teacher Appreciation Week, end-of-year school chaos, birthdays, and planning for the summer ahead, May & June are always a bit of a whirlwind around here. But I love writing these wrap-ups too much to skip one (even if they're just for my benefit!).
Thanks, as always, for following along. Whether you’re here for the stitchy updates, the personal bits, or both — I appreciate you being part of this journey.
Here’s to whatever May brings (and yes, that wrap-up will be coming… eventually 😅).
Until next time; Happy Stitching!
👋 Kate
