Studio Journal

Has the recent warm weather changed your creative routine? Explore how the seasons affect creativity and why inspiration often appears when we least expect it.

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.

There’s a quiet shift that happens during a workshop, when nervousness gives way to confidence and a new technique begins to feel possible.

It’s been another wonderful whirlwind at the NEC Creative Craft Show — full of laughter, colour, and shared creativity. I’ve come home with tired feet, a full heart, and a head buzzing with new ideas. Thank you to everyone who came by my stand — it’s meeting like-minded makers that makes these big shows so special.