I’m working through my WIPS, my UFOs and the emotions of the finishing vs not finishing things. I always save every little scrap of fabric and half-made thing just in case I ‘need’ it again. Throwing things away that could become something is hard.

“To weave the intricate tapestry of one’s own life, it is well to take a thread from many harmonious skeins - and to realise that there must be harmony. Not necessary to grow the sheep, comb the wool, colour and brand it - but joyfully take all that is ready, and with that saved time, go a great way further”.

Slow Stitching is a new term for an age-old practice of quiet gentle making, mending, repair and stitching. Here’s what slow stitching is and how to do it, as well as what you can make from all your beautiful stitched pieces.

The stitch circle community is an online space to connect, share, inspire, create and converse with hand stitching enthusiasts and textiles lovers from all around the world. Here’s some of their creative makings - pouches and a book pouch

In my garden the sun is changing it's shifting light. We live under a mountain (well a sort of hill with lots of tall rainforest trees), which means that in Winter our sunshine comes later in the morning and leaves earlier in the afternoon. We become a little like hibernating animals, snuggled by the fire and scuttling about the garden seeking patches of sun. 

Improv quilts sometimes meander where we haven’t quite planned, which can mean a mess that isn’t really inspiring. This can be good for the journey of learning. But a great way to help with this is to choose colours colors before you begin that help with the focus on the quilt design.