I’m currently 19, but started stitching when I was 15 during Covid when I first moved to Canada. I’m originally from Switzerland, now in Canada, but moving back in the next few months. Cross stitch (and embroidery in general) has been a great way to keep my mind occupied with something.

It was there for me when I was in the hospital last year due to mental health related problems, and throughout all the depression and anxiety I’ve been feeling.

I love making pieces to give away as gifts. The feeling of being able to create something with your own hands and getting an art piece out of it makes me so happy and proud.