Stitch & Story - Blog

The Good Guys Are Always Supposed to Help
The Good Guys Are Always Supposed to Help
Saturday morning cartoons, a real-life MacGyver named Chet, and a dad who taught me that when someone needs help, you help. A Thread Maverick reflection on America 250, courage, and... Read more...
The Thread Worth Following
The Thread Worth Following
Some weeks arrive carrying more weight than others. This one brought anniversaries, health news, family, and rain — the kind that sounds like it did twenty-seven years ago over a... Read more...
Unfinished Business: The Thunder’s Prophetic Win is Here!
Unfinished Business: The Thunder’s Prophetic Win is Here!
OKC is buzzing for Game 1, and you can feel it in the air. This isn’t just basketball—it’s a story of energy, tradition, and unfinished business. From game-day shirts to... Read more...
They Stood Watch: A Tribute for National Police Week
They Stood Watch: A Tribute for National Police Week
Honor. Sacrifice. Legacy.This National Police Week, I share the stories of two men who shaped my life in law enforcement—Cpl. Monty Platt and Officer Gary Don McCarthy—and the lasting impact... Read more...
Paper Planes & Parking Lots
Paper Planes & Parking Lots
A simple paper plane. A childhood memory. A quiet reminder that life doesn’t have to be complicated to be meaningful. In this reflection, we explore nostalgia, faith, and the beauty... Read more...
Police officer badge symbolizing legacy, service, and family roots in Canyon, Texas from Threads of Duty by Scissortail Threads.
Threads of Duty: Growing Up in Canyon
A story of family, faith, service, and legacy — from yellow baby clothes and VHS sonograms to Badge #129 in Canyon, Texas. Read more...
“Each broken shell tells a story — of grace that covers, joy that overflows, and the kind of healing only Jesus brings.” #wearyourstory | Legacy & Faith
Open Roads and Broken Eggs: An Easter Story of Joy and Grace
We packed a U-Haul to send our son into a new season — and along the way, Easter reminded us that broken things, when filled with Jesus, carry lasting joy. Read more...
August 2023 family selfie looking up at towering redwoods in Muir Woods National Monument, California
Silent PICU Monitor to 6 A.M. Bus Rides — A Miracle Milestone
Turning sixteen this month, Quenton moves from miracle preemie to dawn-rising mentor—boarding Bus 14 to guide kids to church, mowing lawns to fund two camp seats, and dreaming of a... Read more...
Family enjoying Ferris wheel at Oklahoma State Fair, September 2023, capturing meaningful moments and memories
The Thread That Runs Through It: Custom Story T-Shirts from Scissortail Threads
Discover how Scissortail Threads turns everyday moments into custom story t-shirts. From Oklahoma roots to meaningful graphic tees, each design is made to help you wear your story with purpose. Read more...