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Phew, what a week... half term is always busy and full on but this was even more so as I was working with my beautiful friend Claire in her new shop, Minikin. Minikin is a colourful pottery painting café with a beautiful community vibe. I got to decorate my very own Natalie Gaynor Designs mug and I cannot wait to show you all the finished, glazed result. As a family we got to watch one of our small fries in a choir, preforming The Wind In The Willows at  The Bridgewater Hall. It was so good and such a beautiful...

The days are feeling longer and the sun is starting to shine... I find being out in nature the perfect tonic for clearing the mind.

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.