Move over grandma, people of all ages and genders are welcome to embrace the joys of soothing, hands-on crafts! 🧡🩷🤎
We are celebrating International Granny Square Day on August 15 in true Makeshift Crafts fashion: it is not just for fiber artists, instead all types of projects and crafters are encouraged to join! Anyone can embrace their granny era with unique handmade accessories and goodies. Whether you're a crocheter, embroiderer, cross stitcher, beader, or simply someone who loves colorful handmade accessories, this workshop is all about celebrating creativity across every craft.
🔥 You will also receive an exclusive Makeshift Crafts Granny Square Day collectable pin (one per person) for participating.
In this beginner-friendly cross stitch workshop, you'll create a custom trinket box featuring the debut of an exclusive Makeshift Crafts Granny Square cross stitch pattern, designed specifically to fit the perforated lid of our 3D-printed trinket boxes.
🟫 To make this release even more special, every participant will receive a special-edition brown trinket box, created just for Granny Square Day and inspired by the cozy, vintage charm of classic crochet. 🟫
Perfect for storing:
🧶 stitch markers and notions
📦 catch all the yarn cuttings from weaving in all those ends in granny squares…
🪡 needles and pins
💍 rings and jewelry
🎲 tiny treasures and keepsakes
✨ all the little things that deserve a handmade home
This project is quick to stitch, incredibly satisfying to finish, and makes a thoughtful gift for the crocheter, crafter, or granny square enthusiast in your life.
Perfect for:
🧶 granny square enthusiasts
✨ crocheters and cross stitchers alike
📦 lovers of functional handmade decor
🎁 quick handmade gifts
💖 anyone who believes tiny versions of things are automatically cuter
What you'll learn:
❌ How to read and follow a cross stitch pattern
🪡 Techniques for achieving neat, even stitches
✨ Tips for stitching on perforated surfaces
📦 How to finish and mount your stitching into a decorative trinket box
🧶 Creative ways to combine different fiber arts into one project
Your registration includes:
📦 a special-edition Granny Square Day brown trinket box
🧶 the exclusive Granny Square cross stitch pattern
🧵 all embroidery floss and stitching supplies
🪡 guided instruction throughout class
💎 exclusive Granny Square Day collectable pin (one per person)
Workshop Age Guidance
Our workshops are designed to be a welcoming and inclusive creative space for all. Please note that workshops are intended for participants ages 14 and up, with instruction, pacing, and materials geared toward teens and adults rather than young children.
Workshops that are appropriate for younger participants will be clearly labeled as family-friendly or “Grown-Up & Me” activities. Thank you for your understanding!
Move over grandma, people of all ages and genders are welcome to embrace the joys of soothing, hands-on crafts! 🧡🩷🤎
We are celebrating International Granny Square Day on August 15 in true Makeshift Crafts fashion: it is not just for fiber artists, instead all types of projects and crafters are encouraged to join! Anyone can embrace their granny era with unique handmade accessories and goodies. Whether you're a crocheter, embroiderer, cross stitcher, beader, or simply someone who loves colorful handmade accessories, this workshop is all about celebrating creativity across every craft.
🔥 You will also receive an exclusive Makeshift Crafts Granny Square Day collectable pin (one per person) for participating.
In this beginner-friendly cross stitch workshop, you'll create a custom trinket box featuring the debut of an exclusive Makeshift Crafts Granny Square cross stitch pattern, designed specifically to fit the perforated lid of our 3D-printed trinket boxes.
🟫 To make this release even more special, every participant will receive a special-edition brown trinket box, created just for Granny Square Day and inspired by the cozy, vintage charm of classic crochet. 🟫
Perfect for storing:
🧶 stitch markers and notions
📦 catch all the yarn cuttings from weaving in all those ends in granny squares…
🪡 needles and pins
💍 rings and jewelry
🎲 tiny treasures and keepsakes
✨ all the little things that deserve a handmade home
This project is quick to stitch, incredibly satisfying to finish, and makes a thoughtful gift for the crocheter, crafter, or granny square enthusiast in your life.
Perfect for:
🧶 granny square enthusiasts
✨ crocheters and cross stitchers alike
📦 lovers of functional handmade decor
🎁 quick handmade gifts
💖 anyone who believes tiny versions of things are automatically cuter
What you'll learn:
❌ How to read and follow a cross stitch pattern
🪡 Techniques for achieving neat, even stitches
✨ Tips for stitching on perforated surfaces
📦 How to finish and mount your stitching into a decorative trinket box
🧶 Creative ways to combine different fiber arts into one project
Your registration includes:
📦 a special-edition Granny Square Day brown trinket box
🧶 the exclusive Granny Square cross stitch pattern
🧵 all embroidery floss and stitching supplies
🪡 guided instruction throughout class
💎 exclusive Granny Square Day collectable pin (one per person)
Workshop Age Guidance
Our workshops are designed to be a welcoming and inclusive creative space for all. Please note that workshops are intended for participants ages 14 and up, with instruction, pacing, and materials geared toward teens and adults rather than young children.
Workshops that are appropriate for younger participants will be clearly labeled as family-friendly or “Grown-Up & Me” activities. Thank you for your understanding!
Intermediate | Basic cross-stitch experience required | Ages 14+
90 minutes
$40
Free Bonus!
As a special perk, each participant will receive a 15% off one item coupon, valid on the day of the class, so you can take home your favorite supplies and materials you enjoyed using during the session.
