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A white woman's hands rest on a newly-patched pair of jeans, mended using Sashiko. A bar across the bottom reads
Sashiko Tutorial: Mending with Koshi-Zashi diy low- and zero-waste repair stitching tutorials Apr 14, 2025

As Earth Day approaches, many of us are thinking about how we can reduce waste, ...

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A light brown corduroy shirt is hanging vertically. The front pocket has bunnies stitched into it in a darker brown. The bottom of the image reads
Hopping into Spring with Selina Ben collaborations mend stitching women in craft Apr 01, 2025

There’s something so special about coming together to stitch, and our recent Sas...

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A zoomed-in image of a pair of blue jeans that shows a dark denim patch with rows of pink stitching behind it and stitched crosses on top. The bottom reads
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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A white woman's hands stitching a mend using Sashiko on a pair of jeans. The bottom reads
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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A teal teapot sits on a beautifully embroidered cloth which showcases four Sashiko stitching patterns.
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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Kate, a smiling blond, white woman, holds up a gift bag embroidered with red designs reminiscent of snowflakes. The bag is made from an old, off-white/grey shirt.
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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The Craft of Clothes meets Zen Stitching for Zero and Zen
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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Kate Ward

Hi, I'm Kate! I love travelling and the esoteric. Zen Stitching is a combination of my passions: living a meaningful life, taking care of the planet, and textile arts.

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