The Binding Stitch - Blog

Texas State Fair Needlepoint Experience
When I was pregnant I saw a TikTok video about not losing yourself when you become a mother. As with most things, I overcommitted and set goals for myself. One of those goals was to submit my needlepoint to the state fair. Of course, I set this goal when I had swollen knuckles and couldn't stitch anything. Once I had my baby I picked out a project, kitted it, and started painting the canvas. I was on eBay (one of the best places to shop for needlepoint deals) and saw... Read more...
2025 New Year's Resolutions Review
I posted my needlepoint new year's resolutions on Instagram (@thebindingstitch) in January and thought it would be fun to see how I've done so far Make a needlepoint Instagram Seeing as I posted this on said needlepoint Instagram, I would say this one was achieved. I don't post often enough, so maybe that will be a resolution for 2026. Paint my own canvas I often count out my own designs and improv stitch, so this was a way for me to set a goal to stop taking shortcuts that actually... Read more...
Behind the Name
If you've been around for a while you may know that I originally was @SophiaInStitches on social media and sold my designs as SophiaInStitchesCo on Etsy. Of course, this was a punny way for me to show my love of needlepoint and comedy. I've always loved wordplay and to make people laugh, so it was fitting when the account was just for me. When I decided to get serious about selling my designs it just didn't fit anymore. As much as I love fun designs, the mission of this business... Read more...