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Can crafting help to heal your mind?

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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. 

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Autumn Has Arrived

Posted by Natalie Blamire on

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...

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