My Stitchog Blog

From Nervous Beginner to Passionate Maker: Discovering the Heart of Handmade Community When I set up my first craft fair stall, my hands were shaking. I remember standing behind my display of fabric art kits, questioning everything: Would people understand my vision? Would they appreciate the blend of Ukrainian textile heritage and Welsh countryside beauty that I'd poured into each design? That first fair taught me something invaluable – the craft community in Wales is i

In our fast-paced digital world, there's something profoundly healing about the gentle rhythm of needle through fabric. Slow stitching isn't just a craft technique – it's a mindful practice that brings calm to chaos and creates beauty from simplicity. What is Slow Stitching? Unlike rushed projects or machine-made perfection, slow stitching celebrates the meditative process of hand embroidery. Each stitch is deliberate, each moment savoured. It's about the journey, not just th

Ever worried about messing up your patchwork? Fear not! In this video, I show how no-sew patchwork is forgiving — no glue, no panic. If a...

Stitchog Studio: A New Step in Creativity Stitchog Studio is my personal story of blending art, learning, and everyday life. The name originated from my logo, where a little hedgehog became a symbol of warmth, care, and attention to detail. That small character inspired the name that now represents my work and my Etsy shops. For the past few years, I’ve been living in the UK and studying Artist Designer Maker  at Cardiff Metropolitan University. This experience helps me expl