The art of mindful mending


Zen Stitching

🌿 You’re allowed to let some things go. 🌿

Not every project needs to be finished.
Not every idea needs to be carried forward.

As you reflect on your unfinished pieces, it can help to ask gentle questions:
– Do I feel obligated to finish this?
– Does this still spark curiosity or joy?
– What would it feel like to release it?

Letting go isn’t failure, it’s discernment. Making space for what truly matters to you now.

💙 Is there a project you’re ready to release, or one you’re excited to return to?

#ZenStitching #MindfulMaking #SlowStitching #CreativeCalm #ProcessOverPerfection

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✨ Clarity begins with seeing what’s already there. ✨

If your projects feel scattered, one gentle first step is simply gathering them together. Lay them out. See them all at once. Not to decide anything yet, just to notice.

As you look, pay attention to how each piece makes you feel.
Excited? Heavy? Neutral?

There’s no right or wrong reaction here; awareness is the goal, not action. Sometimes just bringing things into the light softens their hold on us.

🧵 What do you notice when you see all your projects together?

#ZenStitching #MindfulMaking #SlowStitching #CreativeCalm #ProcessOverPerfection

1 day ago | [YT] | 24

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🧵 Unfinished doesn’t mean failed. 🧵

So many of us carry a quiet weight around our unfinished projects, pieces tucked away in baskets, drawers, or closets, waiting for “someday.”

But what if those projects aren’t a problem to solve?
What if they’re simply markers of where our curiosity has taken us?

Unfinished objects can hold learning, exploration, and presence, even if they never become something “complete.” This time of year can be a beautiful moment to look at them with kindness, not judgment.

💬 How do you feel when you think about your unfinished projects: curious, overwhelmed, or inspired?

#ZenStitching #MindfulMaking #SlowStitching #CreativeCalm #ProcessOverPerfection

4 days ago | [YT] | 18

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💙 A gentle reminder. 💙

The doors to the Sashiko Stitch Club are closing soon.

If this week of stitching brought you calm…
If you’re craving a steady creative practice…
If you want a place where progress is gentle, and community is supportive…

This is your moment to join us.

✨ Enrolment closes tonight.
🪡 Tap the link to step inside: www.zenstitching.ca/sashiko-stitch-club

We’d love to keep stitching with you. 💙
#ZenStitching #MindfulStitching #SlowStitching #SashikoStitchClub #StitchChallenge

1 week ago | [YT] | 9

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🧵 What do you do with all your stitching samples? 🧵

This is one of the questions I’m asked most often, and the simplest answer is:
You don’t have to do anything with them.

Creating just to learn, explore, and be present is reason enough.
The process is the point.

But if your stitched pieces are beginning to pile up, there’s a beautiful opportunity hiding there, the chance to let your work continue its journey beyond your hands.

A small piece left in a Little Free Library.
A stitched card sent through the mail.
A patch worn as a quiet symbol of solidarity.
A moment of teaching, sharing, or stitching in public that sparks a connection.

When we let our stitches move outward, they carry warmth with them.
They become small acts of generosity.
Gentle reminders that creativity can ripple into the world in unexpected ways.

Even when a piece leaves us, it’s already done its work, offering presence, care, and calm in the making.

💙 If you have stitching you’re ready to let go of, how might you share it to spread a little joy?

(And if you’re curious, the full blog post explores many beautiful ways to do just that.)
www.zenstitching.ca/blog

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1 week ago | [YT] | 14

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A place to stitch slowly, consistently, and with support.

One of the things members often share about the Sashiko Stitch Club is how comforting it feels to have a steady, welcoming place to return to, week after week, stitch after stitch.

Inside the club, there’s no pressure to keep up or “do it right.”

Instead, you’ll find:
🌿 Gentle guidance through mindful stitching
🪡 Step-by-step lessons you can revisit anytime
💬 A supportive community to share progress, questions, and encouragement

It’s less about finishing projects and more about building a calm, sustainable creative practice that fits into real life.

If you’ve been craving consistency without overwhelm, this space may be just what you’re looking for.

💬 What kind of support helps you stay connected to your creativity?

#ZenStitching #MindfulStitching #SlowStitching #SashikoStitchClub #StitchClub

1 week ago | [YT] | 18

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✨ Curious about the Stitch Club? ✨

We’ve been getting lots of thoughtful questions and we love that.

The Sashiko Stitch Club is designed to be:
• Beginner-friendly and welcoming
• Self-paced (no falling behind)
• Supportive, not overwhelming
• Focused on process, not perfection

You don’t need prior experience.
You don’t need lots of time.
You just need a desire to create calmly and consistently.

💬 Have a question about the club? Drop it below, we’re happy to answer.

#ZenStitching #MindfulStitching #SlowStitching #SashikoStitchClub #StitchClub

1 week ago | [YT] | 8

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🎁 A little extra joy, just for showing up. 🎁

We know how meaningful it is to make time for stitching, to slow down, work with your hands, and create space for yourself.

Here is a sneak peek at some of the prizes for the February Stitch Challenge:
🎁 A 1-year membership to the Sashiko Stitch Club
🎁 $200 in gift cards to Snuggly Monkey

A full year of mindful stitching, gentle guidance, and supportive community, a beautiful way to continue this practice beyond the challenge.

✨ Everyone who participates and shares in the community is automatically entered.

No pressure. No extra steps. Just stitch in your own way.

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2 weeks ago | [YT] | 6

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🪡 This is what stitching together looks like. 🪡

One of the most meaningful parts of this challenge is seeing how each of you brings your own rhythm and personality to your stitches.

If you feel called, we’d love to see what you’re working on: your progress, or even just a close-up of a few stitches.

📸 Share a photo
💬 Tell us what you’re noticing or learning
🧵 Celebrate the process, exactly as it is

There’s no comparison here, only connection.
Every stitch tells a story.

💙 Thank you for stitching with us and sharing your creativity.
@lovingbellydoula @ozzichic @mollbee
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2 weeks ago | [YT] | 26

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💙 If you’re enjoying the Stitch Challenge… there’s more. 💙

If this week of stitching feels calming, grounding, or quietly joyful, we’d love to invite you a little deeper.

Inside the Sashiko Stitch Club, you’ll find:
🧵 Ongoing access to new stitch challenges
💸 Member-only savings on workshops & classes
✨ A steady monthly rhythm of inspiration
🤝 A warm, supportive stitching community

The club is designed for real life — no pressure, no perfection, just a consistent place to return to your creativity.

✨ Doors open this Friday — for a limited time.

🪡 Tap the link to join the waitlist and be the first to know: www.zenstitching.ca/sashiko-stitch-club

#ZenStitching #MindfulStitching #SlowStitching #SashikoStitchClub #StitchClub

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