Meet the Team: Sarah Resnick


Bringing a product to life takes a whole lot of love, planning, and some very special people. Ever wondered who's making it all happen here at Zollie? Behind the scenes you won't find a slew of corporate investors, just seven fiber enthusiasts dedicated to helping new makers discover the magic of creating with their hands. We're so proud of our team, and felt it was only right for you to get to know everyone a little bit better, starting with founder Sarah Resnick.

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Seven Intermediate Friendship Bracelet Patterns to Elevate Your Crafting Skills


Friendship bracelets are more than just pieces of threaded jewelry, they’re symbols of connection and creativity. If you’ve mastered the basic friendship bracelets in our Beginner Friendship Bracelet Kit and are eager for new DIY bracelet challenges, you’re in the right place! This post shares 7 of our favorite friendship bracelet patterns from BraceletBook. 

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Found Knit-spiration


There’s so much to love about knitting. With its rich history and cross generational reach, there's a wealth of inspiration to be found, and truly something for everyone! To help you see just how much is possible on your knitting journey, we’ve rounded up some recent faves that have made it into our personal Instagram "Saved" folder.

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How To Create Cross Stitch Patterns In FlossCross


Cross stitching is like painting with yarn, but without the mess, and the ability to plan ahead for exactly where you want each stitch and color to go. And even if you’re a stitching newbie, you can start creating your own designs! In this blog post, I’m going to share how you can use FlossCross to create your own unique cross stitch patterns. 

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Valentine's Day Gifts For Everyone (Including Yourself)


It’s February, and love is in the air! Here at Zollie, we believe in celebrating every type of love- romantic, familial (found or blood), and perhaps most importantly, self love! Whether you’re seeking ideas for Valentines Day, Palentines Day, Galentines Day, or for a much deserved self-gift, we've got you covered. Here are a selection of gifts to make and buy that send our hearts aflutter.

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Array Wool: Your New Favorite Thread For Embroidery and Cross Stitch


Whether you're a seasoned stitcher exploring new materials and curious about wool, or a newbie wondering what to choose to start your journey with embroidery, cross stitch, or needlework, here are four reasons you’re going to love Array Wool.

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Embroidered Embellishments: Found Inspiration


Embroidery is a timeless craft, offering an outlet for creativity and a canvas for personal expression. Whether you’re following a pattern or exploring free-form stitching, there are endless ways to utilize your skills. We love seeing how other artists and designers use embroidery to embellish their daily lives. Here's a round up of some inspirational favorites found on Instagram and beyond.

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French Knot Tutorial: Step-By-Step Instructions


The french knot is a wonderfully versatile, decorative embroidery stitch. It involves making stitches in the form of small knotted dots, which can be used as a filler, pattern, or as the center of flowers.

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Satin Stitch Tutorial: Step-By-Step Embroidery Instructions


Satin stitch is one of the most common filler stitches. It’s used to fill in any shape with an area of flat, smooth and closely spaced stitches. Each stitch lays parallel to the last, extending across the entire length or width of the shape.

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Split Stitch Tutorial: Step-By-Step Embroidery Instructions


The split stitch is a basic embroidery stitch that can be used to outline an image, or can be used as a filler if you put the lines closer to each other. To create this thicker line of stitching, stab the previous stitch from below to create a continuous line. 

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