Slow stitch quilting

What is slow stitching? A lot of fun! Learn how to get started with slow stitching and enjoy this creative textile art.

Slow Stitching is a new term for an age-old practice of quiet gentle making, mending, repair and stitching. Here’s what slow stitching is and how to do it, as well as what you can make from all your beautiful stitched pieces.

Earlier in the week, I started a new kawandi quilt project. I got the back all pressed up, inserted a layer of thin cotton batting and then trimmed, pressed and pinned down the pieces around my edge. I stitched maybe one row around ... and then didn't get any further. Life, generally, just got in the way of any sewing. This morning, up too early for a Sunday as I had to drop my daughter at work by 7am, I sat in my sewing room when I got back and thought I'd add a couple of rows to my…

I finally started stitching again. Last year was such a creative slump for me... well not so much a whole slump but definitely less real creative making than I wished for. And lots more angst. We all had that didn’t we!!?? In my online chats with people I found that some dove deep into their making

What will you do with all those beautiful pieces of stitching 'process over outcome' ? Here's 10 ideas on how to turn your mindful making stitched work into a practical and useful project that makes you feel happy using it. From drawstring pouches to improv quilts these are simple ways to make somet

Slow stitching is the practice of hand sewing as part of a regular creative practice. Some people make the time to stitch daily. Get inspired with mindful stitch project ideas.

I did the stitching on this, but it really was a collaboration...birds from @justticketyboo, quilted heart from @stitchalongwithjen… | Instagram

Wattle&Loop's hand-sewn textile artworks are lovingly created by artist Kylie Wright uses vintage and reclaimed fabrics, threads and lace carefully sourced from across the world in her artwork.