Adventures in Life and Thought

Step one is to sketch a rough draft of the design you want to create for slow stitching.  Step two is to cut and place fabric and fibers where you want them in your design.  Step 3 is to start layering up individual areas of the design until you achieve the look you want. The next step is to remove each piece as you want to sew it onto your background fabric, leaving the designed piece intact until you're ready to sew them.  If the piece is very intricate, take a photo before starting to sew just in case you need to refer to it later. This is the method I use when designing my slow-stitch pieces. It's easy and works beautifully. This method leaves plenty of room for adding or modifying the design as you go along. Consider it a draft that you can embellish or improve as you work.   

  Grab a needle and have some fun slow stitching. A great way to de-stress and create something whimsical at the same time. Available at Icky Chic Designs.  Video walkthrough ink is available in the product description.

  Grab a needle and have some fun slow stitching. A great way to de-stress and create something whimsical at the same time. Available at Icky Chic Designs.  

  Keeping it simple Keeping it elegant Keeping it trendy Creatively upcycling for sustainability Icky Chic Designs on Etsy

  Keeping it simple Keeping it elegant Keeping it trendy Creatively upcycling for sustainability Wear it beautifully Wear it proudly Wear it Boho Can be purchased HERE

  Sigh Anew Sigh anew Love for two Could have been Should have been Touched by wind Gone again

  Almost everything will work again if you unplug it for a few minutes, including you. ~Anne Lamott Finding, maintaining, and keeping our physical, mental, and emotional balance during times of stress and anxiety is as tricky as finding a perfectly secluded beach on which we can relax and recharge our frayed minds and hearts. But before we get to the part about managing our stress, let’s first identify the likely sources of our stress. Origins of Stress Life, at the best of times, has its own set of stresses. However, when those stresses are compounded by situations beyond our ability to foresee or control, the pressure rises in our lives. Are you affected by any of these? Financial crisis Death of a loved one School pressures Caregiving responsibilities Strained relationships Moving Loss of job Pandemic Natural disasters or severe weather Political upheaval Social unrest Mental health Health crisis and healthcare Buying or selling a home Family concerns Marriage Divorce Toxic relation