Slow stitching helps our mind and body to relax, and this graduated chain stitch is a really great one to have in your slow stitching repertoire.

Whether or not to embroider using a hoop depends on a number of factors. Find out how to make the decision.

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

"I'm just not creative" is such a commonly used phrase, it needs debunking. Being human makes us creative.