Videos

The final interview of the first season of Designer Discourse goes live tomorrow! I hope you enjoy it!

A surprise snowfall makes everything so pretty. :)

Welcome to the Mr X Stitch YouTube channel! Since 2008 I have been on a mission to change the way the world thinks about needlecraft. Join me as we explore this global craft and discover what an amazing artform it is! If you want to learn to cross stitch, there's…

I love that Annie is at this age where she's active and interested but hasn't been tarnished by the world yet. I kneel before her greatness. And yes, she's picking butter off a cracker and eating it!

When groundhog day just doesn't cut the mustard, how about a new perspective?

Season 2 of the LoveCrafts show is in development!

Looking forward to talking with the fine folks at the San Francisco School of Needlework and Design! Join us, won't you? You can get the Zoom details at their Insta. https://www.instagram.com/p/CJ9gz2CnmaO/

Just trust me, popping your own corn on a medium heat using coconut cream/oil is a winner! What's your favourite popcorn flavour?

This isn't a paid promotion, I genuinely like Grape Tree and their products. Great value for money! Check them out at https://www.grapetree.co.uk/

Reflecting on yesterday's TV appearance. It was fun and it made my mum proud, so anything above that is a real bonus!

Flora has seen me on TV before but I think Annie's mind was a bit blown by it. Also, Flora liked my face, so that's nice.

Just about to go on live telly and it's fun to feel the fear!

What word would you choose to take forward in 2021?

What's your Christmas tree solution? Is a fake tree better than the life of a real tree? The rental scheme we used to use was an excellent compromise, but it's a rare thing.

Looks like I'm gonna be on the telly next week!

Jamie "Mr X Stitch" Chalmers reviews his own book! It's his love letter to cross stitch and is the most helpful cross stitch book on the market, with techniques, tips, great designs and artist interviews. Feel free to jump into the different sections of the book here! 00:00 - Why…

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…