Is there anything sweeter than a handmade holiday gift? Making DIY gifts is a great way to spoil those you love with truly one-of-a-kind items, show off your maker skills, and avoid the hectic atmosphere of big box stores. Here are a few handmade gift ideas for everyone on your list this holiday season.

There are some people for whom choosing colors for their next embroidery or cross stitch project is their favorite part of the process. And for many others, this part of the process can be the most anxiety inducing. In our shop, we hear from many customers that they just don’t feel confident choosing colors that will go well together. So, we set out to solve that problem, and help stitchers approach color with confidence.

Today we're shining the spotlight on Zollie's Procurement Director, Vale Cabezas! Every product at Zollie starts as an idea. Vale helps us turn those ideas into physical realities by spearheading thoughtful sourcing with vendors and collaborators near and far. Read on to learn about how Vale ended up in Procurement, their publishing initiative Press Press, and their journey as a beginner foster dog parent!

I recently found some time to make my two-year-old a little jumpsuit from an up-cycled button-down, and I embroidered a little watermelon on the pocket for no other reason than joy. I was happy to be able to use my stash of Array for the embroidery.

The key to developing color confidence is understanding color theory.  In this blog post, we’ll share the basics of color theory and how to choose colors that look great together. 

Today we're shining the spotlight on Zollie Media Editor, LaChaun Moore! LaChaun is the media editor responsible for shaping all of our Zollie video content, as well as heading up the WEAVE residency program for our sister company Gist, and working as a farmer and enthnographic fiber researcher in her free time. Read on to learn a little about LaChaun!

Today we're shining the spotlight on the newest member of the Zollie and Gist team, Anna! As our Customer Service and Marketing Coordinator, you may have seen her face floating around on our social media or corresponded with her via email. Read on and get to know a bit about Anna, her love for basketry, and her favorite music for crafting!

Crochet may have a reputation as a cold weather craft, but don’t be fooled- it doesn’t need to be sweater weather for you to delight in a cozy crochet project! There are loads of crochet patterns perfect for summer. Here’s a round up of some recent inspirational favorites we found on Instagram. 

Choosing the right yarn for your knitting and crochet project can make a big difference in how much you love your finished project, and how much fun you have while making it. At Zollie, we’re obsessed with using 100% high-quality yarns from natural fibers in everything we make, so our go-to for knitting and crochet when teaching beginners is our organic cotton yarn, Beam.

Today we're shining the spotlight on Zollie and Gist's E-Commerce Director, Susie! Susie is the driving force behind our marketing and email strategy. With a background in a photography, graphic design, and slew of fiber arts practices including quilting, stitching, weaving, and natural dying, she brings a special touch to the team and to our brand experience.