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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.
I often hear people say, “Oh, two-day workshops must be so much harder to plan than one-day ones!” And truthfully? It can be—but not always. Like most things in life (and certainly in textile art), it depends. Let me explain.
Free motion embroidery lets you draw with your sewing machine. By lowering the feed dogs and using a darning or free-motion foot, you control the fabric’s movement—giving you the freedom to “sketch” with thread. The results can be abstract, delicate, detailed, or bold—it’s entirely up to you.
