Free slow stitching

Curious what slow & mindful stitching is all about? And, more importantly, wondering how to start?

These free online videos courses will show you how to begin, what fabrics to use and give ideas on what you can make.
Perfect for using up fabric scraps, special and small treasures. Perfect for picking up and putting down your stitch work amongst life, while also giving moments of mindful calm breathing and thinking.

hand stitched straight stitch sashiko and boro style, fabric is pink and green silk


joyful, mindful, creative

“The process of making gives us a chance to slow down & step away from the turmoil & stress of life.
Using our hands for meaningful, mindful purpose gives our pent-up feelings & emotions a healing outlet”.

~ Ellie Beck “Mindful Thoughts for Makers”

indigo blue dyed thread running stitch on a patch for mending, pink linen fabric

“Slow learning means slow living. Feeling the weight of our materials in our hands grounds us, & connects us with our making on a deeper level”.

~ “Mindful Thoughts for Makers”.

pink silk fabric with running stitch, embroidery scissors and seedpods, sitting on a white wooden table
A round wooden table with a basket of various cream-colored embroidery threads and yarns, along with navy blue fabric pieces decorated with white and gold beaded designs, surrounded by potted green succulents and houseplants.
hand stitched bag in natural dyes pink and grey, a square bag with drawstring. Sitting on a blue chair
Two patchwork fabric swatches with various colors and patterns, pinned with sewing pins, on a light surface.

the joy of connecting head, heart & hands

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