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The Power of Sharing Today something quite wonderful and unexpected happened! I got a lovely impromptu story share from the amazing and wonderful Vickie Neave aka Inpolife. Inpolife - Vickie Neave   A while ago Vickie purchased one of my hand embroidered hoop art that read, ‘Don’t be a dick’! This is a lighthearted sweary design intended to mix modern bright colours and sweary words with an age-old craft. (I will forever rebel against the old age stereotypes of what an embroidery artist should create). 'Don't be a dick' - Hoop Art A share may seem like such a small thing,...

One of life’s greatest joys for me is knowing how much satisfaction, enjoyment, and relaxation my hand embroidery brings to others. I have reflected on how my business offers strong elements of self-care into your routine.

Can crafting help to heal your mind?

According to research the answer is YES!

Scientific studies have found that participating in art-based activities enhances well-being and quality of life. Further studies have found that textile crafts, such as sewing, embroidery, knitting and crochet, have the highest participation rates of all the arts and that taking part in sewing as a leisure activity contributed to psychological well-being as it increases enjoyment and pride plus self-awareness. 

Crafting, Community and Connection Whilst the world has continued to turn throughout the worldwide pandemic, we have drastically changed our lives over the past two years to enable us to ride the wave. But now, with repeated lock downs and social distancing being lifted, so many of us are craving the community and connection we had. How many of us can say that we regularly take the time that we need for ourselves to nurture our own well-being? Do you have a regular mindful practice? Do you meet with friends? Do you feel a part of a supportive community? We all...

Autumn Has Arrived It seems like it was just yesterday that the sun was beating down on my back, covering me in what felt like a blanket that smelt of wild flowers and cut grass. I can take myself right back to that memory, it was a picnic at the park with my husband, children and my inlaws. The children are climbing trees and there is a conversation taking place about the pesto and cheddar cheese rolls; they are only from the local supermarket, along with the rest of the rapidly put together picnic, but they taste so good. The...