I recently discovered Slow Sitiching through a YouTube video and became absolutely fascinated. Don't get me wrong, I love traditional hand embroidery that uses a pattern and bascially recreating artwork that someone else has designed.  I, however, was also looking for something to unleash my creativity as well as wanting something new. I do have a curious nature and love to learn new things or do new things. So let's dive into Slow Stitching.

Slow Stiching is a unique form of hand embroidery that does not have a pattern. That's right no pattern so no excuses from the peanut gallery on not being able to read a pattern or the symbols are confusing. It is started with a base fabric like muslinor another light weight fabric. Then, you simply delve into the world of what do I have in my scrap bin. It doesn't matter how big or small the pieces of fabric are or the type. What matters is your imagination and what you want the project to look like.

You arrange the pieces on your backing fabric then make a running stitch to hold the scrap fabrics onto the backing fabric. You do this with the rest of the pieces. You don't have to keep an exact straight line. The point is to relax and slow down to enjoy those little moments in life that seem to elude us all. Let your mind roam free as you stitch or put on that new podcast. Remember, the point is to just relax.

Your project can end there with just some fabric and running stitches. Or, you can add some decorative stitches. You can create a picture with fabric and thread. Or, you can make crazy quilt patches to be sewn into a quilt. You can be as intricate as you want and delve into stitches, embellishments, beads, buttons, and sequins, like me. Or, you can keep it simple and match it to your decor like the pictured project above.

The main point of slow stitching is getting back to our roots when things were hand made or mended to last longer. We may no longer need to rely on needle and thread in our day to day lives. But, a needle and thread can still provide a calm mind as well as artwork for our homes. Thanks for reading and remember to share your smile today!