A quiet, powerful coping tool for escaping life’s insanity
“Start with where you are. Use what you have. Do what you can” ~Arthur Ashe
The simple Art of Hand Stitching on fabric to calm your mind
Help relieve anxious thoughts
The repetitive motion of simple stitches can calm your mind and your thoughts.
Nervous System Regulation
Can help regulate your breathing and allow your thoughts & emotions to settle.
No technique to learn
Learning embroidery is not required. No productivity guilt. No perfectionism. No pressure.
Non-verbal expression
Can’t find the words for what you’re feeling? Simple stitching works when words don’t.
Grounding
Simple stitching creates space and gives you a way to ground your emotions and thoughts.
Low stakes activity
There are no mistakes. Stitches can be placed anywhere you want. You are in control.
Slow Stitching
Why slow hand stitching?
- Cope with daily stressors
- Helps manage emotional overwhelm.
- Can be done anywhere.
Presence
- Stitch for yourself.
- Stitch in community with like hearts.
- Stitch in remembrance.
in the company of stitches 