sew calm
wELLNESS CALm
Bringing softness and gentle calm through sewing is at the heart and soul of all our sewing. Whether eight or eighty, we all need moments of creative inspiration and calm. I hope you find a lovely creative moment here, xSam
Sewing Circle
heirloom Cuddle Quilt
Your memories and treasured moments can be stitched into this quilt. Making it easy for you to create a hand stitched heirloom quilt. Little pockets, for surprise notes or sweeties for loved ones. Grandads hankie fabric. Grandma’s favourite table doilies. Scraps stitched into mini patchwork, boro and kawandi. Quilt as you go, create as many or few as you wish. Each month we will stitch together online. Each month new designs and inspiration.
Sewing with family fabrics, these gifts will mean the world to loved ones. These little mini designs can be used for all sorts of wonderful handmade projects such as lavender pouches, bags, cushions. Everything is really achievable, and you can pretty it up as much as you wish.
Hand stitched Irish Chain quilt is the big project, embroidered with simple sashiko, using vintage fabrics and adding personal touches, including names, places, dates. Your quilt will be a true original. xx
This will be on the membership site.
SIMPLE SEWING
inspire your kids
to love sewing
sharing our joy of sewing WITH A BEAUTIFUL CHARITY
These little children and those who love them dearly are an inspiration to us. Sharing the joy and calm that sewing brings us with these people, who are just like you and me, but facing some of the toughest moments of their lives. I will share more with you as we start this journey with this amazing charity. Supporting the children and their families. xx
Stitching Solace
London Knitting & Stitching Show
Beginnings
Stitching calm is something I have learned over the years, and sharing it with you is such a gift. My creative stitching journey started young, from age 3 with Indonesian crochet. Through the years, in my most challenging moments I have used it as a stress reliever – the rhythmic flow of simple stitching – allows the whirring mind to rest and focus on creating with my hands. I don’t understand the science – but it works for me. My greatest challenge in life has been caring for and then grieving the loss of my little brother, to cancer. Feeling helpless while watching a loved one suffer has been way tougher to deal with than anything else in life.
Joy through grief
Holding on to joy I found to be a huge part in navigating grief, a deep inner foundation. Creating my own moments of relief. Simple rhythmic stitching helps me to bring a moment of calm, even in the storm.
Calming
Creative calm has been such an integral part of my life. I want to make it easy for others to achieve this. So I designed kits and courses to help others, to create their own moment of calm, along with other supports – talking, sharing, walking, writing, and so much more – to ease anxiety and stress. Rhythmic soothing stitching, whenever you need it.
Simplicity
Designed to be just as beautiful with a little imperfect wonky stitch. Shaking off perfectionist comparison and embracing creating with love, wherever you are on your stitching journey.
Join me on this wonderful journey,
xSam