Stitching Through February: Progress, Snow, and a Few Surprises
February was a month of slow but steady progress—both in stitches and in life. I wrapped up some projects, made progress on my year-long Flower Meadow piece, and (of course) picked up yet another stitch-along because I just can’t resist! On the crochet front, I finished a special lap blanket for my youngest daughter, though my own scarf project is looking a little... wonky.
Beyond crafting, the month was filled with a lot of snow, a fun family movie outing, and a bit of a medical scare that thankfully resolved itself. Plus, I’ve continued using the Finch App, which has been such a cute and surprisingly helpful addition to my daily routine.
Leading image: Two of our cats watching the snow fall out the windows.
Let’s take a look back at everything February had to offer!
Jump to:
- New Pattern
- Finished Pieces
- Works-in-Progress
- Two Little Kits' Stuff
- IRL
New Pattern Release: "Love Reminder"
February saw the release of a new cross-stitch pattern, "Love Reminder"! This is a design I’m really proud of—it's perfect for anyone who struggles with maintaining a positive relationship with themselves and their mental health. And of course, like all cross-stitching, it comes with the added benefit of mindfulness while you stitch.
"Love Reminder" uses 11 colours and measures 69x70 squares, making it a great project for a thoughtful stitch. It’s part of my "Adulting" series, which focuses on the ups and downs of navigating life as a grown-up—because let’s be honest, it’s not always easy!
Whether you’re looking for a mindful stitching project or just need a gentle reminder to be kind to yourself, "Love Reminder" is a design that speaks to the heart. It’s a small but meaningful stitch that fits right into the Adulting series, offering both creativity and self-compassion in every stitch.
Finished Pieces
This month, I had the joy of wrapping up two special projects—one in cross-stitch and one in crochet! From a fun commissioned piece to a cosy, handmade blanket for my youngest, each finish came with its own challenges and rewards. There’s nothing quite like that feeling of seeing a project come together and knowing it’s loved just as much as I loved making it!
Cross-Stitch
A Finished Commission: No Cheeses for Us Meeces!
Back in January, I shared a special commission I had designed, and in February, I got to bring it to life! This piece—featuring five adorable old-timey-dressed mice characters—was such a fun stitch, especially since it skipped the usual embroidered hair that comes with my Stitch People portraits. That made it super simple and relaxing to work on!
I finished and shipped it just in time for my customer’s wife’s birthday (phew!), and it looked absolutely perfect in an oval hoop, which really complemented the design.
Best of all, both my customer and his wife loved how it turned out! That’s always the best part—seeing a finished piece bring joy to the person it was made for.
I will be writing a blog post about this piece in the future with more imagery to peep at, so stay tuned for that!
Don't forget; if you want to order a piece that could be seen as 'random' or 'wacky', send me a message and let's chat!
Crochet
A Cosy Finish: My Daughter’s Granny Square Blanket
February also saw the completion of a special crochet project—a granny square lap blanket for my youngest daughter!
It’s far from perfect (there’s a back-to-front seam, the tension is all over the place, and it could really use some blocking, just to name a few issues), but it was made with love, and she absolutely adores it. That’s what truly matters!
The blanket measures [roughly] 20x20 inches and was surprisingly simple to create, using only about three different stitches. The yarn—three different balls of Caron Blossom Cakes—was all handpicked by my daughter, and the beautiful gradient effect comes from the natural colour shifts within the yarn.
I followed two different tutorials to put this blanket together—one for the squares and another for the border. What do you think?
Works-in-Progress
February wasn’t just about finishes though—I also made some great progress on several WIPs! I balanced my ongoing year-long project, tackled some stitch-alongs, tested a new design, and even picked up a crochet scarf (though I have thoughts about that one…). Some projects flew along smoothly, while others, well… let’s just say they’re teaching me patience.
Cross-Stitching
Stitching Adventures 🧵
I’m proud of myself for keeping up with my "Flower Meadow" project, and February’s snowfall made for such a striking section in the piece! I also worked on a few other projects, including a test stitch for an upcoming pattern (which, as of writing, is now available—you can check it out here!), plus a demo Stitch People portrait which I can’t wait to share the finished piece with you next month ♥
As if I needed more WIPs, I of course picked up another stitch-along: "Court of Crows" by Fine Frog Stitching. I just couldn’t resist! I also continued chipping away at "The Secret Grove" by Needleot Designs—Part 2 feels like it’s been going on forever, but I’ll get there. And finally, I made a teensy bit of progress on "Pretty Little Seattle" by Satsuma Street, which is still such a fun and colourful piece to work on.
Crochet
cHaOs (AKA: My Wonky Scarf) 🧣
This month’s crochet project? A scarf for myself… which, unfortunately, is looking very wonky. The tension is all over the place, and I’m seriously debating frogging the whole thing and starting fresh—maybe even with a different pattern. The yarn itself is gorgeous, but the colour changes aren’t as smooth as I’d hoped, which is a little disappointing.
Do you have a favourite crochet scarf pattern? I’d love some recommendations—free or paid! Drop them in the comments or send me a message. Please?
Website Stuff
New Blog Posts
Awesome New Content!
February was a bit quieter on the writing front compared to January, but I still managed to publish four blog posts (plus my usual FlossTube updates!).
This month’s topics ranged from practical how-tos to heartfelt reflections—whether it was learning to take better photos of your stitching, making your own needleminder, or sharing the story behind a special family gift, there was a little something for everyone. I also explored the impact of ‘invisible’ stitches in embroidery, proving that even the smallest details matter in a piece.
If you missed any of these, you can find them below! 😊
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It’s been great to cover such a variety of things, and I’m excited to keep the momentum going into next month! If you haven’t checked them out yet, you can find them all here.
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Life Outside of Stitching
February brought a bit of everything—winter weather, family outings, and a medical mystery! The biggest change was the snow, which covered everything for nearly half the month. It only gave the kids one actual snow day off school, but it was still such a nice shift in scenery.
We also had a fun family trip to the cinema to see Dog Man, which was a big hit with both kids—especially my youngest, who absolutely loves the books. And speaking of my youngest, she gave us quite a scare with a bizarre, unexplained sore on her fingertip. It wasn’t painful (somehow?!) and didn’t seem to affect her movement, but we still had to go through an x-ray and a round of antibiotics to be safe. Thankfully, after about 10 days, it healed completely. Still no clue how it happened, though—parenting is full of mysteries!
On a lighter note, I’ve still been using the Finch App, and it’s been both adorable and genuinely helpful. There’s just something about checking in and seeing my little virtual bird buddy that makes self-care feel a little easier and a lot more fun!
Snow
Dog Man Movie
X-Ray & Finch
Looking Back on February: Finishes, Progress, and Stitchy Joy
Looking back, February was a bit of a mixed bag—some exciting finishes, plenty of WIP progress, and a few unexpected twists along the way. While social media has been feeling a little discouraging, I’m reminding myself that creativity isn’t just about what gets posted online. The stitches I put in each day, the projects I experiment with (even the wonky ones!), and the joy of making things just for the sake of it—that’s what really matters.
Here’s to another month of stitching, learning, and maybe even figuring out what to do with that janky scarf…!
👋 Kate
Social Media
Another month, another dip in Instagram followers—at this point, it almost feels like a routine! But on the flip side, Threads has been growing steadily, which has been a nice surprise. Engagement has been a mixed bag, but one unexpected highlight has been TikTok, where the short clips I’ve been making from my FlossTube episodes have been performing better than I expected. They’re a bit of a pain to put together, but seeing them actually gain traction makes the effort feel worthwhile!
(5,690 followers).
That said, I keep telling myself I’ll post more regularly, and each month, I fall short. Lately, I’ve been stuck in a “I have nothing to share” mindset, and getting past it has been tough. I know I just need to push through, but easier said than done, right? If you’ve been in a creative slump with social media, I’d love to hear what helped you get back on track!