Studio Journal

A winter studio, a frozen pond, and a small group of stitched animals quietly finding their way into the world. A reflection on making, stillness, and the little companions that keep us company.

There are days in the studio when everything hums along beautifully—the machine sings, the fabric glides, and the threads behave like obedient little angels. And then there are days like yesterday.

This week I’ve finally carved out some time to dive into one of those tasks that always seems to sit on the back burner: properly exploring the embroidery machine. If you’ve ever looked at these machines and thought “they look amazing, but a bit intimidating” — you’re not wrong! They hold huge creative potential, but getting to that point takes time, learning, and a lot of patience.