I am happy to announce that StepStitches is an official vendor for The Buy From A Black Woman Inspire Tour Presented by H&M! On July 1,...

It took me a little while to create the Cinnamon Andrew doll. I had several requests for a Raggedy Andy style boy doll that would appeal...

If I had to choose just one, I would say that my favorite illustration in my children's book, My Best Doll Friend, is this one with...

In November 2020, I applied for and won the Buy From A Black Woman Project Grant. The grant was instrumental in me being able to...

I love picture books! When I taught 1st and 2nd graders, I kept my classroom library stocked with a variety of picture books. Silent...

My Best Doll Friend follows the fun activities of a darling little girl and her best doll friend Annie. Together they explore...

I would truly appreciate it if you would take 10 seconds to vote for StepStitches for the year-end 2021 Amber Grant. Click here to vote....

This week I had the pleasure of speaking with WomensNet Advisory Board Member Marcia Layton Turner about StepStitches. We conversed about...

This little girl loving on her Cinnamon Annie Doll makes my heart so happy! She received her doll for Christmas from her sweet...

I was so excited to win the 2020 Buy From A Black Woman Project Grant in November 2020. I received $1500 from the Atlanta=based...

Mr. Rogers, the beloved children's television star, stated that "Play is the work of childhood." This sentiment is backed by parents,...

As a child, I had many fun days playing with my friends and our dolls. And according to researchers, this play time was good for my...

Wishing you joy, laughter, and lots of love on this New Year Day! Happy 2020 to your and yours. Love, Stephanie and Cinnamon Annie. Click...

Click here to read more of my interview with Shoppe Black. Click here to see more Cinnamon Annie Dolls.

Cinnamon Andrew Doll Ornaments are here! He's 10 inches tall and dressed in red and green plaid Christmas overalls. Save $4.00 on the...

Limited Edition Cinnamon Annie Doll Christmas Ornaments are now available in my shop. They are available only during the Christmas...

Last blog post I gave 3 ideas that you can do to help your child become a reading rock star. You can check that article out here. This...

Helping children become skilled and thoughtful readers is one of the main responsibilities of schools. But of course, educators cannot do...

I had the opportunity to sit for an interview with Linda of Gotta Be Handmade. Linda runs the Youtube channel and Facebook group called...