The Sketch
It begins with a simple idea, drawn to balance function and form.
The Cut
Every pattern is hand-cut, no shortcuts, no machines deciding where the blade falls.
The Stitch
Using the time-honored saddle stitch, each thread is pulled through by hand, stronger and longer-lasting than any machine stitch.
The Finish
Finally, the edges are burnished smooth, polished to a quiet shine that speaks of care.
More Than a Material: Our Choice of Leather
The soul of every Crosstitch piece is the leather itself. Not all leather is the same, and that is why I choose only full-grain, vegetable-tanned hides.
Full-Grain Strength: Unlike top-grain or corrected leathers, full-grain keeps its natural surface, making it the strongest and most durable form of leather.
Vegetable-Tanned: Treated naturally with plant-based tannins, this process takes weeks, not days. It is better for the environment and allows the leather to develop character with time.
The Patina: Perhaps the most beautiful part. This leather ages with you. Every mark, every fade, becomes part of your story, turning your piece into something truly one of a kind.
Vegetable-Tanned vs. Vegan Leather.
People often confuse vegetable-tanned with vegan. The words sound alike, but the leather could not be more different.
Vegetable-Tanned Leather (Veg-Tan): Real hide, tanned slowly with natural plant extracts. It carries strength, depth, and a soul that only time can unlock. With use, it darkens, softens, and develops a patina.
Vegan Leather: A man-made substitute, usually from plastics like PU or PVC. It avoids animal use, but it cannot age, breathe, or change. It stays as it is until it wears out.
How to Care for Your Leather
A Crosstitch piece is built to last, but like anything alive with character, it responds to how you treat it:
Keep it dry: If it meets water, pat gently with a soft cloth and let it dry in its own time. Never rush it with heat.
Feed it now and then: A touch of natural conditioner once or twice a year keeps it supple, nourished, and alive.
Let it tell its story: Scratches and scuffs are not flaws, they are chapters. Don’t erase them. Embrace them.
Give it a good home: Store in a cool, dry place, never trapped in plastic. A simple fabric pouch is perfect.
A closing word
When you choose Crosstitch, you are not just buying leather. You are carrying a story.
