Hannah Braniff | Cross Stitcher and Creator at Hannah Hand Makes

The Cross Stitch Podcast

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Welcome to the podcast for cross stitchers and cake eaters. My name is Hannah; I am a UK cross stitcher, the creator of and at Hannah Hand Makes and your host! This show aims to build a cross stitch community and help teach you the lovely art of cross stitch. In the show you will find some tutorials and hints and tips around cross stitch and I will be chatting about the benefits of cross stitch, any Stitch Along's (SALs) I am running and sharing my favourite cross stitch pattern or kit of the week.

Author

Hannah Braniff | Cross Stitcher and Creator at Hannah Hand Makes

Episodes

What Can You Let Go Of? | Episode 143 26.06.2026 23:14

In this episode, I share a quick way to find more time for stitching during a busy season. You can find the links and post for this episode here: https://hannahhandmakes.com/blogs/podcast/let-go-of/

The Cross Stitch Club | S3E142 14.06.2026 34:43

In this episode, I share details about the Cross Stitch Club and what it is like inside. You can find the images and links for this episode here. Or join The Cross Stitch Club here.

Books I've Been Reading Lately (May 2026) 15.05.2026 55:33

In this episode, I share books I have read and loved or liked lately. You can find links to the books spoken about today here: https://hannahhandmakes.com/blogs/podcast/books-ive-been-reading-lately-may-2026/

Pros and Cons of a Stitch Along 25.03.2026 38:33

In this episode, I share the pros and cons of a stitch along (SAL). You can read the blog post for this episode here.

How to Work On Old WIP Projects 06.03.2026 17:22

In this episode, I share a quick tip to help you get through old WIP projects. Read the blog post for this episode here. Join The Cross Stitch Club here.

Set a Cross Stitch Container to Find More Time to Stitch 27.02.2026 37:45

In this episode, I share how to make a cross stitch container to find more time to cross stitch. You can listen to the episode below or keep scrolling to read the key takeaways. You can read the accompanying blog post for this episode here .

Cosy Christmas Plan-Along Day 5: make a Christmas playlist 21.11.2025 12:21

Plan your busy Christmas season now so you carve out time for yourself and your hobbies. The next 5 days I will be sharing helpful tips in this mini plan-along. SIGN UP HERE and get daily reminders straight to your inbox.

Cosy Christmas Plan-Along Day 4: plan your time 20.11.2025 24:03

Cosy Christmas Plan-Along Day 3: Sort your hobbies and projects 19.11.2025 23:46

Cosy Christmas Plan-Along Day 2: Plan your hobbies and stitching 18.11.2025 16:43

Cosy Christmas Plan-Along Day 1: Get a birds eye view 17.11.2025 13:34

Make an Autumn Playlist | Episode 132 22.09.2025 31:39

You can find all the books I've mentioned today and links to some more Autumn episodes here: https://hannahhandmakes.com/blogs/podcast/make-an-autumn-playlist-episode/

Quick tip: Set a Time Goal | Episode 131 20.08.2025 19:33

In this episode I share a quick tip to set yourself a time goal for the rest of the year. If you need help tracking your time I have found this app to be great and its free to use: FREE Desktop Time Tracker [Windows & Mac] | Toggl Track

Movie Magic Stitch Along 14.07.2025 16:52

Join the SAL here Plus save 20% if you join before July 18th.

Summer Stitching Challenge Bonus Day: Put Yourself First | Episode 130 12.07.2025 6:55

Join the challenge here: https://hannahhandmakes.lpages.co/summer-stitching-challenge Read the blog post for today here: https://hannahhandmakes.com/blogs/podcast/summer-stitching-challenge-put-yourself-first-episode-130/

Summer Stitching Challenge Day 5: Accountability | Episode 129 11.07.2025 24:38

You can sign up to the challenge here: https://hannahhandmakes.lpages.co/summer-stitching-challenge And read the blog post for today here: https://hannahhandmakes.com/blogs/podcast/accountability/

Summer Stitching Challenge Day 4: Reclaim Time | Episode 128 10.07.2025 29:56

Sign up for the challenge here: https://hannahhandmakes.lpages.co/summer-stitching-challenge Read the blog post here: https://hannahhandmakes.com/blogs/podcast/summer-stitching-challenge-reclaim-time-episode-128/

Summer Stitching Challenge Day 3: Dedicate Space | Episode 127 09.07.2025 18:24

You can join the challenge here: https://hannahhandmakes.com/blogs/podcast/dedicate-space/ And read the blog post for today here: https://hannahhandmakes.lpages.co/summer-stitching-challenge

Summer Stitching Challenge Day 2: Organise Your Stash | Episode 126 08.07.2025 17:20

You can sign up to the challenge here: https://hannahhandmakes.lpages.co/summer-stitching-challenge And find the blog post for today here: https://hannahhandmakes.com/blogs/podcast/organise-your-stash/

Summer Stitching Challenge Day 1: Pick Your Projects | Episode 125 07.07.2025 15:51

In this episode, I share day one of the Summer Stitching Challenge. You can sign up to the challenge here: https://hannahhandmakes.lpages.co/summer-stitching-challenge Or read the blog post for today's episode here: https://hannahhandmakes.com/blogs/podcast/pick-your-projects/

Quick Tip: Make a Summer Stitching List | Episode 124 26.06.2025 10:50

In this episode I share a quick stitching tip and the details for the 2025 Summer Stitching Challenge. Join the challenge here. Read the blog post for today's episode here.

Setting the Stitching Mood This Summer | Episode 123 18.06.2025 18:40

In this episode, I share how to set the mood with you're stitching this Summer, which adds an extra layer of relaxation to your hobby time. Read the show notes for this episode here: https://hannahhandmakes.com/blogs/podcast/setting-the-stitching-mood-this-summer/

Quick Tip: Store Projects in Tote Bags | Episode 122 08.06.2025 11:16

In this episode, I share a quick tip from Joyce: store projects in tote bags. You can read the show notes for this post here: https://hannahhandmakes.com/blogs/podcast/store-projects-in-tote-bags/ And join the Cross Stitch Club here: https://hannahhandmakes.lpages.co/the-cross-stitch-club

Why Colour is Important When Cross Stitching 16.05.2025 40:20

In this episode, I share why colour is important when cross stitching and how your mood/seasons/weather can affect what colours and designs you are drawn to. You can find the post for this episode here and it includes photos of some of the designs I share in today's episode: https://hannahhandmakes.com/blogs/podcast/why-colour-is-important-when-cross-stitching/

10 Years of Stitching: How it's Changed My Life | E120 26.03.2025 37:32

In this episode I share 10 ways cross stitch has changed and improved my life. Join the new SAL here. And get 10% off with code "PODCAST"