Santoro announced that Gorjuss cross stitch licensee Bothy Threads recently won “Licensed Character of the Year” in the stitch category at the Origin Publishing awards ceremony, held during Craft Hobby and Stitch International in Birmingham, U.K.

Gorjuss was selected by readers of Origin's cross stitch titles, which include Gorjuss designs that include tiny heart shaped buttons, special effect threads, sequins, beads, ribbon and lace.