Videos

How to enjoy a lockdown birthday? Set the barrier for success reeeeal low. :)

Just chillin'

I can't help thinking that I'm missing a trick by not producing more YouTube content, but there are only so many hours in the day. What content should I focus on?

The Ultimate Comment Warrior challenge is going to help me push my YouTube game a bit. Hopefully.

Do birds speak the same language? Do sparrows in France speak the same as sparrows in England?

Just enjoying the last day off before the world of work kicks back in again.

Just submitted my proposal for the 2021 British Textile Biennial, and I think it's going to be great. Watch this space for more info!

Welcome to Designer Discourse, a series of videos where we explore cross stitch design and the creative process with some of your favourite pattern makers. This time, it's Cheryl McKinnon, aka Tiny Modernist! Enjoy all that Cheryl has to offer at https://www.tinymodernist.com/ Check out the other Designer Discourses here: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PL0ZyqprTDc7V_CN4oKe0sYABIZFJDHK43…

I try not to set myself up for a fall with new years resolutions. So I'm keeping it simple. And trust me on that pizza recipe, its excellent! Remember, cook the bottom in a frying pan and do the top with toppings under the grill! What are your plans for…

Last day of the year! Thanks for being here with me!

There comes a time... I often find myself lying in the floor on my back (while being jumped on) but it seems to be good for back alignment. So that's something.

I forgot to do a vlog yesterday! Do I give up now that the chain is broken? (Clearly not) How easily do you stick to your habits? The good ones, I mean, not the chocolate bar a day habits - those are easy!

In the latest Designer Discourse video, Jamie "Mr X Stitch" Chalmers interviews Jane Greenoff, legendary cross stitch designer and founder of the Cross Stitch Guild. Jane has been part of the cross stitch world for nearly forty years and her perspective and wisdom is invaluable. There are loads of things…

Don't you hate it when you do a thing and your ego latches onto the slightest negative criticism you get and plagues you with it. You can get 1000 positives and one negative, and that's the one you remember! What's that all about?

Just a quick hello from a picturesque part of England. Merry Christmas!

HAPPY CHRISTMAS Y'ALL! This is dedicated to the ones I love. And that's you guys for sticking with my rambles and letting me know you're out there. I hope you had a good day yesterday and I deeply appreciate you being part of this adventure! Onwards and upwards!

Getting feedback from customers is both a pleasure and a pain. If you can't handle the criticism, that can be tricky, but then getting feedback from people who criticise you, rather than the work, is particularly unhelpful. How do you handle feedback?

Continuing my consideration of good customer service and how it applies to XStitch Magazine. If you are a subscriber to XStitch, what could I do to make sure you have a great experience? If you're not a subscriber, come join us! https://xstitchmag.com/shop/subscription

What does good customer service look like?

Started listening to the Effortless Experience by Matthew Dixon et al and it's got me thinking about customer service. This is the first part of a batch of vids that I'm doing in one go to make sure that there's content over the festive season - gotta keep the dailies…

Just another one of them non descript days!

A quick catch up and an update about a future Designer Discourse video that I'm super happy about!

Don't you just hate it when you pull your embroidery thread out and it gets all bunched up? Have no fear for I am here to help! Just remember: pull the thread from the thicker end and embroidery floss will be your friend! If you want to learn to cross…

Taking a day off to hang out with my wife and do some antique hunting.