Sometimes the best way to unblock creativity is to step away from the studio. A reflection on how taking a day off, gardening and reconnecting with nature can refresh inspiration for textile art and creative practice.
Creative work can leave us vulnerable to self-doubt, criticism, and setbacks, but creativity also teaches us how to rebuild. A reflective piece on resilience, confidence, and piecing things back together through stitch and making.
Slow stitching is more than embroidery or hand sewing — it is about slowing down, becoming present in the moment and rediscovering the quiet joy of making with fabric and thread. In our latest blog, we explore why this mindful approach to textiles is becoming increasingly popular and how tutors such as Amanda Clayton use stitch, fabric and texture to create beautifully thoughtful work.
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.
