Welcome to Life Between Stitches

If you've found your way here, welcome!

I’m Christine, the maker behind Nicky’s Country Crafts, lover of all things cozy, and a firm believer that life doesn’t fit neatly into one box.

This blog, Life Between Stitches, is exactly what the name suggests, a space for everything that happens between the projects.  The routines, the workouts, the rides, and the quiet moments that don’t always make it into my business focused content.

While Nicky’s Country Crafts will always be home for crochet, yarn, patterns, and handmade goodness, this blog is where I get to show up a little more personally.

A little about me:

I’m navigating life one day at a time, balancing creativity, movement, self-care, and the constant push to be better than I was yesterday (while also giving myself grace when that doesn’t happen).

You’ll often find me:

• Working through my fitness journey.  The wins, the struggles, the motivation dips, and the small victories that matter more than the scale.
• Spending time in the saddle, sharing my riding journey, progress, setbacks, and those peaceful moments only horse people truly understand.
• Trying products that genuinely help support my routines. From fitness and wellness to everyday life and sharing only what I actually use and love.
• Finding joy in the simple, quiet parts of life.  Winter rides, early mornings, cozy habits, and learning to slow down.

What you can expect here

This isn’t a “perfect life” blog. It’s a real one.

Here you’ll find:

• Honest reflections on fitness and consistency, especially when motivation isn’t there.
• Updates on my riding journey, lessons learned, and growth both in and out of the arena.
• Product mentions and recommendations that support my lifestyle and routines (always honest, always real).
• Little glimpses into my daily life beyond the brand.  The routines, the chaos, and the calm.

If you follow me on Instagram or TikTok, this blog is simply a deeper extension of that space.  A place where I can slow things down, add context, and share more than a 30-second clip allows.

Why Life Between Stitches?

Because life isn’t just about what we make, it’s about who we’re becoming in the process.  This space is for growth, balance, movement, creativity, and learning to feel good in your own skin.  Whether that’s through fitness, riding, or finding small moments of peace in a busy world.

I’m really glad you’re here.

Make yourself comfortable! 🤍

- Christine.