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the Joy

Hand embroidered apparel and gifts stitched with love in Chattanooga, Tennessee.

Maternity Leave

I am only accepting orders on Etsy at this time to streamline operations as we prepare to welcome a baby in early 2023. I encourage you to stay up to date via Instagram @stitchthejoy for shop updates or current availabilty for custom orders. Thanks for your support as we begin this new chapter!

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✨Hand Embroidered Swaddles available through 5/1

✨Hand Embroidered Swaddles available through 5/14 ✨

I have had a few requests for swaddles for those spring & summer babes so opening up orders for the week! These are my favorite keepsake gift & perfect for newborn photos. See the swaddles highlight for more.

To order:
✨DM me for link
✨Choose 1 or 2 names
✨Select swaddle color & thread color

As always, if you want a hand stitched swaddle but don’t have the name, go ahead and order! It is easier for me to have the blanket on hand to stitch when you are ready. Lots of great gender neutral colors as well! 💛

Swipe for my favorite new cousins on the block 💜💙

<img data-lazy-fallback="1" decoding="async" src="https://i0.wp.com/stitchthejoy.com/wp-content/plugins/instagram-feed/img/placeholder.png?w=1080&ssl=1" alt="✨Hand Embroidered Swaddles available through 5/14 ✨ I have had a few requests for swaddles for those spring & summer babes so opening up orders for the week! These are my favorite keepsake gift & perfect for newborn photos. See the swaddles highlight for more. To order: ✨DM me for link ✨Choose 1 or 2 names ✨Select swaddle color & thread color As always, if you want a hand stitched swaddle but don’t have the name, go ahead and order! It is easier for me to have the blanket on hand to stitch when you are ready. Lots of great gender neutral colors as well! 💛 Swipe for my favorite new cousins on the block 💜💙" data-recalc-dims="1" />

Hi! Hello! Long time, no post, but it’s been a b

Hi! Hello! Long time, no post, but it’s been a busy few months… 💕
1. We had a baby! Nora is almost 3 months old now! She is a smiling, happy baby and we are learning more about her every day as we adjust to life as a family of 3.
2. We moved! We found a house in Signal Mountain that was a great fit for our changing needs the last month of my pregnancy. We moved with a 4-week old and are *slowly* settling in and making it our home.
3. I’m stitching again! I’ve stitched a few things for friends and family, and have plans to make things for Nora. But please reach out if you are interested in something special!

That’s the major highlights but I look forward to sharing more again in stories. Enjoy some newborn photos from @brookebraggerphoto and some at home 2-month photos that already look outdated ☀️☀️

<img data-lazy-fallback="1" decoding="async" src="https://i0.wp.com/stitchthejoy.com/wp-content/plugins/instagram-feed/img/placeholder.png?w=1080&ssl=1" alt="Hi! Hello! Long time, no post, but it’s been a busy few months… 💕 1. We had a baby! Nora is almost 3 months old now! She is a smiling, happy baby and we are learning more about her every day as we adjust to life as a family of 3. 2. We moved! We found a house in Signal Mountain that was a great fit for our changing needs the last month of my pregnancy. We moved with a 4-week old and are *slowly* settling in and making it our home. 3. I’m stitching again! I’ve stitched a few things for friends and family, and have plans to make things for Nora. But please reach out if you are interested in something special! That’s the major highlights but I look forward to sharing more again in stories. Enjoy some newborn photos from @brookebraggerphoto and some at home 2-month photos that already look outdated ☀️☀️" data-recalc-dims="1" />

As I reach the end of my pregnancy, I want to shar

As I reach the end of my pregnancy, I want to share these fun shirts I made for @boob.box last year. Boob Box is a local, women-owned business that provides breastfeeding essential boxes and one of the items I was most excited to receive during pregnancy 💕.

One of my favorite things about @boob.box is that each box option has been curated with the best products (swipe for the OG option I chose, so many cute burp cloth options!). The guess work is done for you, saving that previous time & energy. Beyond the box, Hunter provides research, education, and support to women wherever they are in their breastfeeding journey. I feel as prepared as an unprepared first time mom can feel as I start this journey & have already saved so many of her resources to refer back to the next few months!

Sorry if this reads like an ad— I just really love sharing women doing cool things & educating others 🥰. Also perfect to gift to the expecting mom in your life!

<img data-lazy-fallback="1" decoding="async" src="https://i0.wp.com/stitchthejoy.com/wp-content/plugins/instagram-feed/img/placeholder.png?w=1080&ssl=1" alt="As I reach the end of my pregnancy, I want to share these fun shirts I made for @boob.box last year. Boob Box is a local, women-owned business that provides breastfeeding essential boxes and one of the items I was most excited to receive during pregnancy 💕. One of my favorite things about @boob.box is that each box option has been curated with the best products (swipe for the OG option I chose, so many cute burp cloth options!). The guess work is done for you, saving that previous time & energy. Beyond the box, Hunter provides research, education, and support to women wherever they are in their breastfeeding journey. I feel as prepared as an unprepared first time mom can feel as I start this journey & have already saved so many of her resources to refer back to the next few months! Sorry if this reads like an ad— I just really love sharing women doing cool things & educating others 🥰. Also perfect to gift to the expecting mom in your life!" data-recalc-dims="1" />

Meeting you so soon baby girl ✨ Soaking up thes

Meeting you so soon baby girl ✨

Soaking up these last few weeks of just the two of us, watching you move around, and dreaming of our next chapter. I know you’ll be our best project yet 💛

Thank you @brookebraggerphoto for helping us slow down for photos and light streaks 💫

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I’ve stitched a lot of swaddles over the last fe

I’ve stitched a lot of swaddles over the last few years, but the next one I’m stitching is for me which feels special 💜.

I haven’t made anything for baby yet even though she’ll be with us pretty soon. Any other crafters get stuck with starting personal projects?? Share some tips on how you overcome if you have any! 🌟🪡

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My favorite order of 2022 🧡 I woke up one Sunda

My favorite order of 2022 🧡
I woke up one Sunday to this order from my SIL, surprising me with the news that Rowy is going to become a Big Brother & Big Cousin next year. He doesn’t quite understand that he’s going to have to share Susu (grandma) or that the baby is not in his stomach, but I know he’s going to lead the pack at Edisto & get these new babes into trouble.

Sorry that my favorite order is personal and v iykyk, but all the best things are in life. Feeling grateful and emotional about all the support in 2022, but mainly very excited about the new beginnings in 2023. ✨🎉

<img data-lazy-fallback="1" decoding="async" src="https://i0.wp.com/stitchthejoy.com/wp-content/plugins/instagram-feed/img/placeholder.png?w=1080&ssl=1" alt="My favorite order of 2022 🧡 I woke up one Sunday to this order from my SIL, surprising me with the news that Rowy is going to become a Big Brother & Big Cousin next year. He doesn’t quite understand that he’s going to have to share Susu (grandma) or that the baby is not in his stomach, but I know he’s going to lead the pack at Edisto & get these new babes into trouble. Sorry that my favorite order is personal and v iykyk, but all the best things are in life. Feeling grateful and emotional about all the support in 2022, but mainly very excited about the new beginnings in 2023. ✨🎉" data-recalc-dims="1" />

Are you team dressy or casual for NYE??? ✨✨
I’ve been going to a camp reunion over new years for the last 15 years, so I have no idea what people wear— I’m usually pulling random sparkly things from the new years box, wearing flannel, or layering up for the fire. Okay, brb while I cry about missing this year, 🤰 doesn’t want to be born in a hot tub I guess?

BUT, this is maybe one of the coolest send your owns I did in 2022. Though I may have been a little nervous stitching on this beautiful silk bow tie…
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#weddingembroidery #custombowtie #weddingembroiderydesigns #handstitched #customweddingtie #giftsfordad #fatherdaughter #embroideredletter

<img data-lazy-fallback="1" decoding="async" src="https://i0.wp.com/stitchthejoy.com/wp-content/plugins/instagram-feed/img/placeholder.png?w=1080&ssl=1" alt="Are you team dressy or casual for NYE??? ✨✨ I’ve been going to a camp reunion over new years for the last 15 years, so I have no idea what people wear— I’m usually pulling random sparkly things from the new years box, wearing flannel, or layering up for the fire. Okay, brb while I cry about missing this year, 🤰 doesn’t want to be born in a hot tub I guess? BUT, this is maybe one of the coolest send your owns I did in 2022. Though I may have been a little nervous stitching on this beautiful silk bow tie… . . . . . #weddingembroidery #custombowtie #weddingembroiderydesigns #handstitched #customweddingtie #giftsfordad #fatherdaughter #embroideredletter" data-recalc-dims="1" />

Christmas season is W🌲LD, but oh so cute 💚

Christmas season is W🌲LD, but oh so cute 💚

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