How our fear of failing can keep us from doing creative things, and how and why we should keep going.

These buttons are a perfect way to use a 30 minute slot to pause and express yourself creatively using a small scrap of fabric.

This hand sewing micro project took me an hour to complete. I now have a beautiful pin cushion, and my mind and body also benefitted.

Use this heart template to embellish a plain notebook with paper embroidery. This makes a lovely hand made gift.

Paper embroidery is the perfect starting point for anyone wishing to try their hand at embroidery. It is also a very relaxing activity that allows you to let your mind wander...

There are so many different ways to sew with a needle and thread. In this post I explain three of the most useful hand sewing stitches that will serve you well in any sewing project, big or small.

There are many ways to tie a knot - even in hand sewing! Here I explain the most important knots for starting and finishing your sewing project.