The Stitched Stories

Books & Journals

A small collection of books from the Patchwork.

Book cover for It Hurts to Be Beautiful, illustrated by Cami Hales

It Hurts to Be Beautiful

A gentle story about kindness, comparison, and learning to see yourself clearly.

April Nachelle smiling cheek to cheek with her grandma
April and her grandma
The Inspiration

The Legend Behind the Legacy

The woman whose love, wisdom, and influence have shaped our family from generation to generation.

It Hurts to Be Beautiful was inspired by April's grandma, the woman behind the lesson at the heart of the book.

More on the Way

Coming Soon

Coming Soon

The Singing Blacksmith

Children's book

A heartwarming story inspired by a grandfather who could turn ordinary moments into extraordinary memories. With a song in his heart, a hammer in his hand, and a little horseshoe luck to share, The Singing Blacksmith celebrates the love, laughter, and lessons that live on long after the music fades.

Coming Soon

My Book of Hims
Welcome to the Church of Dating

Guided journal

Welcome to the Church of Dating, where every Him has a history, every red flag deserves documentation, and every relationship is worthy of its own official record. This hilariously unconventional guided journal combines checkboxes, confessions, questionable decisions, and lessons learned into one unforgettable archive of your romantic adventures. Because some men are keepers, some are lessons, and some deserve their very own chapter.

Coming Soon

Five Girls and One Bathroom

Sentimental

Five girls. One bathroom. Countless memories. From curling irons and stolen hot water to laughter, tears, and secrets shared, one little bathroom holds a lifetime of sisterhood. A nostalgic celebration of growing up together and the beautiful bond that lasts long after everyone has moved out.

Where to Buy

Available at Amazon & Barnes & Noble