Stitch4Pride 2023 - A 12-Month Stitching Challenge

[@MislaidPages]

I have been LOVING Stitch4Pride so far! And I agree - the prize is the work you put in and things you learn and the people you meet along the way. Thank you so much for continuing to put this together! You're the best, Stitch Dad!

[@Vanessa_crafts05]

This is wonderful! I'm excited to learn more, contribute, and stitch!

[@seoulstitcher]

This is awesome & I love the learning aspect. Thank you! I’m looking forward to participating!

[@stitchbritt]

Thank you for all your hard work organizing this! I like the monthly setup and look forward to participating :)

[@inkedstitchmama]

I'm very excited about this! Thank you!

[@ModCrossPatterns]

You are such a valuable part of our stitching community and such a kick ass human 💜 Thank you for continuing to put yourself out there and do so much work to help us do more. Looking forward to the year!

[@lilysmomma785]

Thank you, thank you, thank you!!!!! Did I say thank you lol I am new to your channel and this is the first video I've had the pleasure to see. Very late to the game, but incredibly happy to be here. My daughter doesn't stitch, but she will absolutely LOVE to see all of the learning and be involved with the actions. Can't wait to go back/forward to see your stitching as well. You have such a wonderful way of connecting and explaining,. So appreciated. The prize, is the knowledge and action we get to participate in. Happy Stitching -Kimberly

[@dees20stitches]

Oh goodness thank you! 🥰🥰🥰

[@anaaguayo2953]

Super excited! Thanks for all the hard work and effort! Looking forward to a year long learning and action journey! Happy New Year Dee😍

[@marroomydesigns]

Finally got to this video. Such a fun and organized year long event. So excited about the reading list for January as I’m setting up my reading goals for my goodread list. Thank you so much for doing this 😊

[@dees20stitches]

love a full goodread list! So glad you got to fill it with trans community members!

[@angelawest5125]

I'm late to this, but thank you for all the work you've put in to assembling this information!

[@fiberartsyreads]

Love this and maybe it’ll get me back into stitching. I’ve been in such a terrible slump. Looking forward to the learning and action items.

[@dees20stitches]

hopefully the prompts will inspire that stitchy bug!

[@creakygeekery2566]

I love this, and I'm looking forward to learning a lot this year--and becoming an accomplice. Trans rights are near and dear to my heart, since I have family in the community, but it needs to be near and dear to all our hearts because we are all just people.

[@aldobakerlucky64]

I love so much that you've made this year long. Thank you so much for all the work you've put into this. For all the work you do period.

[@jasminecustombags]

You're the best Dee!

[@Opaleye36]

I might not be able to get to the stitching part, but I'll be participating as much as possible in the learning part. Thanks for organizing this.

[@cotterillfamily7355]

This is the video I was working towards - Helen (thediddystitcher) talked about your Stitch 4 Pride on her channel which led me to come over and start at the beginning of your channel and work my way through. I can not wait to print off my chart, and start learning. Thank you for the work you put into this - Nic x

[@VintageSewGal]

I am going to be participating and sharing with my community on Twitch as well. ❤❤

[@dees20stitches]

thank you for sharing!

[@rhondawise1897]

You do a great job

[@sharonwurm4382]

Love this and looking forward to following along and learning this year! Thanks for all you do to educate our community and to create more accomplices (love that by the way).

[@MichelleBendyStitchy]

I'm so looking forward to this. Thank you. Also, PLEASE be on my Flosstube!!

[@dees20stitches]

I will be your best guest ever! Let's DM and set up a zoom!

[@marjoriemade]

I cannot wait to participate!

[@chelseamccann]

Thank you thank you thank you for organizing and educating! This is a lot of labor on your part and it is so appreciated! As a queer stitcher, I'm so excited to be participating and putting stickers on my sheet. You're amazing!

[@cin3maticstitches]

I am loving this! A huge thank you for putting so much work into this initiative. I can't wait to participate (I've just checked out Freshwater from the library!).

[@lugenekeene3253]

Hi Dee, I can't remember where you discussed finding a sampler to stitch for your year of blooming but I just saw a beautiful sampler with gorgeous flowers on it. It's called the Jane Hopkins Sampler from Hands Across the Sea. She charts these for silks but I think there's always a DMC conversion (that's what I use) . And you can always replace whatever verse is in there. Thank you for this awesome video.

[@dees20stitches]

yes! I love Jane Hopkins! I'm already one page done on her :)

[@rhondawise1897]

Sound great will be doing it and learning, having trouble download the instructions sheet

[@BeesandTeasStitching]

You know I am gonna be a part of that. Already done a couple things on the list. I really look forward to seeing what you have for us during the year. I definitely want to talk about this on my FlossTube. I'd love to have you on, though I have no idea how exactly we would do that, hehe. But if you want to, you know where to find me, stitch daddy! :P

[@dees20stitches]

I would love to be a special guest on Bees and Teas! I'm sure we could figure out a way via zoom! Drop me a DM!

[@desireeross6663]

I’m 😢. I just came across this today. I would love to start October 1, 2023, hey better late than never! 💞. What a great way to learn! As a 2SLGBTQIA mom I thank you for all your work! 🌈

[@dees20stitches]

Yes start at any time! That's the spirit!

[@Pocket_Rottie_Crafts]

Thank you so much for doing this!! I am interested in learning but want real information, not stuff tainted by opinion. Information from within the community! YES!! Stitching may not happen because I am new to stitching but will try and keep up with the rest.

[@dees20stitches]

the learning is the most important part! yay!

[@lynnxstitchescreates]

😊💕

[@StitchyNurseMama]

I love it! As a trans mom, thank you for all the work that goes into this ❤️. So excited to join in!

[@annedacosta2864]

Hi Dee, I am new to your channel and I am embarrassed to ask this question. I was not able to locate a person of color cross stitch designer and I was hoping could you help me locate one? Thank you so much and I love your channel and your designs!

[@dees20stitches]

diversityinstitching.com/ this is a great place to start!

[@kansascitygirlinacoloradow4285]

DONT BE A COP! 👏😂

[@dees20stitches]

#1 rule of Pride

[@lindaglover7548]

Hi Dee, really looking forward to the learning and participating. The project is awesome, a testament to you and the values you live by. Signed up.

[@treasuregoblyn]

Oh Dee your voice sounds a little bit deeper 😊😊😊 Hope that's ok to comment on. Please let me know if not ❤

[@dees20stitches]

Instant euphoria thank you! 🥰

[@nityaviswanath894]

This is outstanding. I'm excited to start! I will definitely talk it up. My bubble is small but I believe like-minded. Accomplice is great, much more active than ally.

[@dontrunwithscissors9802]

I wasn't going to join a SAL this year. I was gonna focus on finishing my 45 WIPS and even more kits but I guess like life things change because I am doing this for sure!!!

[@dees20stitches]

I think you can definitely use these prompts to finish up those WIPs! I love when stitchers finagle the prompts to fit their stitching!

[@dustydrosche6964]

So excited to have stumbled upon this and can’t wait to join!

[@dees20stitches]

the best way to stumble!

[@Make_Do_Maker]

This is great-thank you for all the work you put into this!

[@amara.nthine]

I was so excited when I saw your insta post, this is a fantastic idea. I just started stitching 'Safe Space' by The Witchy Stitcher tonight, I did around 10 stiches before I saw the video - so I've officially set it aside as my January pride stitch. Thank you for doing so much work, this looks amazing and I can't wait to start.🖤

[@plexichthy1]

Thank you for all the work that goes into this, Dee. I’m looking forward to learning, reflecting, and taking action this year.

[@megs3180]

Count me in! This sounds totally awesome. Is it possible to know the stitching prompts ahead of time? That way we can kit up any necessary projects.

[@dees20stitches]

I'm a busy lil bee so haven't set any prompts in stone for the year, but I should give the next prompt out a lil early for all my beautiful keeners!

[@stitchynati]

Dee, thank you for sharing these resources so we can expand our knowledge and take action. I'm excited and ready for a whole year of Stitch4Pride!

[@sonjarichter5199]

Thank you so much for putting this together 🤩 I appreciate all the hard work you've put into this and am looking forward to a year of learning. The sticker chart is genius!

[@ayarosen1035]

I'm so excited about this. The #stitch4pride2022 really changed a very basic thing in how I think about a few really important things. I'm psyched!

[@dees20stitches]

oh my gosh, thank you so much! I'm so glad it's had a great impact on you!

[@thismrsfisher_stitches]

I am so excited by this. My daughter and her best friend are teaching me so much already about the LGBTQIA community and I am so proud of them I hope by the end of the year they will be proud of my sticker chart (I love a sticker chart)

[@daniellebcraftingcorner]

DEE! Omg Dee! I cannot even tell you how excited I am for this. The tweaks you've made are just perfect. For me I was never going to be able to do all the stitchy prompts because I just don't change projects frequently but having a whole month should give me the opportunity to work on something that fits! In fact I already know I'll definitely work on drama llama sampler since that's one of my closest wips to a finish and is definitely a goal! I'm also sooooo excited for this month because my best friend is Trans and has a 3 year old daughter so I may just purchase the book for the two of them as well! And I may have already bought a tote bag from the merch site you suggested 🤣 I love the expansion of learning and action as well as days in history and aaaahhhh the sticker chart! Perfection! And having the IG formatted photos again! You are a TREASURE to our community Dee ❤️❤️❤️

[@dees20stitches]

oh gosh thank you!

[@NicM2375]

I am really excited to learn over the next 12 months and to tie my stitching into it. Also I'm glad you mentioned your hair at the end - would it be a Flosstube from Dee if you didn't mention your hair 😆🏳‍🌈

[@dees20stitches]

hahaha take as shot of something every time dee messes with their hair :P

[@amy.k.graham]

You had me at Stitch4Pride, but then you added a sticker sheet?!?! Sold!! 😂 Thank you for all the work you’ve put into this! I can’t wait to learn and stitch along this year. 🌈🌈🌈

[@KathyTrithardt]

This is a fantastic project! Am just finding it now but am very excited to catch up. Also, I am a BookTuber, and co-host of the Queer Lit Readathon (running multiple rounds since 2018) so all of this is right up my alley. 📚🪡🏳️‍🌈

[@dees20stitches]

Oh I hope you are enjoying (and learning!)

[@dees20stitches]

I also need to pick your book brain for trans man + gay books!

[@KathyTrithardt]

@@dees20stitches Do you have a genre in mind? Are you looking for adult, or do you also read YA?

[@dees20stitches]

@@KathyTrithardt if it's got Trans guys being gay, I'll read anything!

[@KathyTrithardt]

@@dees20stitches My immediate rec is _Cemetery Boys _ by Aiden Thomas, because I adore those silly boys. _The Sunbearer Trials_ is another by him that is first in a duology, and also fits. _Felix Ever After_ by Kacen Callender _Peter Darling_ by S.A. Chant _Hell Followed With Us_ by Andrew Joseph White if you are okay with body horror. I'm sure I know more, but it's only 7:13am where I am and I've already been up for a few hours (had to catch an early train). Hope this is a good start!