Learn the foundations of cross stitch in this beginner-friendly workshop. You’ll be guided through the basics of cross stitching and how to design your own patterns.

Rooted in folk handcraft traditions, this workshop approaches stitching as both a practical skill and a meaningful, embodied process. For generations, these techniques supported daily life—used to mend, reinforce, and embellish cloth so it could be used and loved longer. Knowledge moved hand to hand, often shared in spaces where people gathered to work alongside one another, exchanging stories.

All materials are provided. Participants will leave with a clear understanding of how to cross stitch, and the skills to begin designing your own patterns at home.

2pm-4pm

This workshop will be held at Sasha’s home in Wallkill, NY. Address will be provided once you have signed up.

Tulsi Body Cream (2oz):

A light yet deeply hydrating body cream infused with aromatic Tulsi, also known as Holy Basil. Locally grown organic Tulsi is slowly infused into organic jojoba oil and blended with organic coconut oil, local beeswax, freshly distilled Tulsi hydrosol, and organic Tulsi essential oil to create a soft, nourishing cream that absorbs beautifully into the skin.

One of the most sacred herbs in Ayurveda, Tulsi has long been treasured as a restorative and protective plant for the body, mind, and spirit. Rich in antioxidants and valued for its purifying and soothing nature, Tulsi may be worked with to calm and nourish the skin, ease inflammation, support healthy circulation, and bring comfort to tired muscles and joints.

Light enough for everyday use yet deeply moisturizing, this cream leaves the skin soft, supple, and delicately scented with the green sweetness of Tulsi.

Ingredients: Locally grown organic Tulsi-infused jojoba oil, organic coconut oil, locally distilled Tulsi hydrosol, local beeswax, organic Tulsi essential oil.

Inspired by traditional Eastern European folk embroidery, this original cross stitch pattern depicts Mokosh, the Slavic goddess of fertility, women's crafts, and the earth.

Designed by Sasha Botanica, the pattern portrays Mokosh holding two flowers, with floral motifs adorning her dress—symbols of her deep connection to the land, growth, and abundance. In Slavic tradition, Mokosh was often associated with the fertile earth itself and was sometimes known as "Mother Moist Earth," a sacred embodiment of the life-giving forces of nature. As a protector of women, fields, harvests, and the cycles of renewal, her image reflects the enduring relationship between people and the living landscape that sustains them.

Drawing inspiration from historic folk embroidery motifs, this design combines geometric forms and botanical symbolism to create a piece that feels both timeless and meaningful. Whether stitched as a celebration of Slavic heritage, a connection to ancestral traditions, or simply for the love of folk art, this pattern offers a meditative and rewarding project for cross stitch enthusiasts.

This listing is for a digital PDF cross stitch pattern. No physical item will be shipped.