Sashiko-Inspired Mending with Jujizashi diy low- and zero-waste stitching tutorials Mar 15, 2025

Mending is more than extending the life of our clothing—it’s an act of care, sus...

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Mending as Mindfulness: Finding Meaning in Small Repairs mend slow living upcycling zen Mar 01, 2025

Have you seen that quote circulating online? It says:

"If life is a never-endin...

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Caring for Crafting Hands health stitching tutorials Feb 15, 2025

There is something deeply meditative about crafting with your hands. Whether it'...

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Giving Love: The Power of Handmade Gifts slow living stitching Feb 01, 2025

There’s something magical about giving and receiving handmade gifts, crafted wit...

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Exploring Hana Fukin: Traditional Japanese Embroidered Cloths japanese history low- and zero-waste stitching Jan 15, 2025

Imagine a single cloth that weaves together tradition, beauty, and functionality...

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2025 Word of the Year: Kanso Jan 01, 2025

As the new year begins, we often feel the pull to set resolutions - ticking off ...

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DIY: Make a Reusable Gift Bag from an Upcycled Shirt diy low- and zero-waste stitching tutorials upcycling Dec 15, 2024

The holiday season is upon us, and with it comes the joy of giving. I love makin...

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Book Review: The Cat who Taught Zen book review cat zen Nov 30, 2024

At first glance, The Cat Who Taught Zen by James Norbury may look like a charmin...

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Crafting Stories with Aurifil Threads making zen stitching Nov 15, 2024

A big part of Zen Stitching is the community and the connections we make, and we...

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Recap: Zero and Zen 2024 collaborations low- and zero-waste stitching upcycling Nov 01, 2024

One of the things I love most about Zero and Zen is witnessing the incredible di...

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Textile Waste Minimisation guest mend repair upcycling women in craft Oct 15, 2024

I am delighted to introduce you to Rachel Bennett, an artist and crafter based i...

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UFO October 2024 challenge organizing slow living stitching ufo october Oct 01, 2024

Are unfinished objects taking over your creative space and making it harder to s...

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