by Sam | Jul 24, 2025 | Hand Stitched
How to tap into stitching calm? Science is discovering more links between how creative handwork and the positive influence on our minds. It’s not just stitching that can help to make us feel calm, have you felt it while doodling, painting, or simply admiring a...
by Sam | Nov 9, 2024 | Beginner Sewing, Calm, Hand Stitched, Mindfulness, Sashiko, Wellness Arts & Crafts
WARMTH Nature slows us down effortlessly, without lectures or training. Simply being in it, working with it, hands in the earth, watching clouds skudding by, leaves fluttering in a breeze is mesmerising, fluttering down in autumn to create a shaded Aladin’s...
by Sam | Jan 21, 2024 | Beginner Sewing, Boro, Hand Stitched, Japanese Embroidery, Mindfulness, Patchwork
In the world of textile arts, Boro stitching emerges as a captivating blend of history, creativity, and mindfulness. Originating from Japan, this ancient technique of mending and patching has transcended its utilitarian roots to become a meditative form of artistic...
by Sam | Dec 2, 2023 | Hand Stitched
Boro Patchwork Quilt Squares Soothing stitching 5 minutes a day day, pop a little project in your pocket to pick up when in a waiting room, on the train or with your coffee. Sustainable Sewing :: Scraps Patchwork Organic shapes, shells, leaves and flowers can be...
by Sam | May 7, 2023 | Boro, Hand Stitched, Japanese Embroidery
Boro Patchwork Basket Boro. Simple and relaxing hand sewing, creating a sustainable Japanese embroidered ‘patchwork’ into a little basket. The ribbon ties can be undone, so the basket flattens for space saving storage. Absolute beginners this is a great...
