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The Cross Stitch Podcast

Hannah Braniff | Cross Stitcher and Creator at Hannah Hand Makes

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.

  • 100 episodes
  • Updated June 26

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  • June 26 · 23 min

    What Can You Let Go Of? | Episode 143

    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/

  • June 14 · 34 min

    The Cross Stitch Club | S3E142

    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.

  • May 15 · 55 min

    Books I've Been Reading Lately (May 2026)

    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/

  • March 25 · 38 min

    Pros and Cons of a Stitch Along

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

  • March 6 · 17 min

    How to Work On Old WIP Projects

    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.

  • February 27 · 37 min

    Set a Cross Stitch Container to Find More Time to Stitch

    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.

  • Nov 21, 2025 · 12 min

    Cosy Christmas Plan-Along Day 5: make a Christmas playlist

    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.

  • Nov 20, 2025 · 24 min

    Cosy Christmas Plan-Along Day 4: plan your time

    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.

  • Nov 17, 2025 · 13 min

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

    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.

  • Sep 22, 2025 · 31 min

    Make an Autumn Playlist | Episode 132

    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/

  • Aug 20, 2025 · 19 min

    Quick tip: Set a Time Goal | Episode 131

    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

  • Jul 7, 2025 · 15 min

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

    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/