2023 Phrase of the Year: A Stitch in Time Saves Nine slow living Jan 06, 2023

Each year, I like to focus on a word to carry through the year, rather than...

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Low- and zero-waste sashiko gift ideas low- and zero-waste slow living Dec 03, 2022

It’s the most wonderful time of the year! 

December is upon us,...

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Zero and Zen: Sashiko and zero waste jacket diy low- and zero-waste stitching upcycling Sep 15, 2022

Note: This collaboration is currently not available.

I’m excited to...

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Mystery stitch along - clue #5 mystery stitch along stitching Aug 29, 2022

 Our last clue! This week, we are stitching our remaining sections (3b)...

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Mystery stitch along - clue #4 mystery stitch along stitching Aug 22, 2022

This week, we are stitching section 1 with Seigaiha (Blue Ocean Wave). The...

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Mystery stitch along - clue #3 mystery stitch along stitching Aug 15, 2022

This week, we are stitching section 2b with Nowaki (Blowing Grass). The...

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Mystery stitch along - clue #2 mystery stitch along stitching Aug 08, 2022

This week, we are stitching section 2a with Cypress Fence. The suggested...

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Mystery stitch along - clue #1 mystery stitch along stitching Aug 02, 2022

We are going to start by dividing our fabric into sections with a pencil or...

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Mystery stitch along! mystery stitch along stitching Jul 25, 2022

If you’ve participated in one of our Making Zen retreats, then...

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11 Delicious pumpkin recipes low- and zero-waste slow living upcycling Nov 26, 2021

Many of you know its a custom here in the northern hemisphere to celebrate...

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DIY - Six Remembrance Day poppy brooches diy low- and zero-waste Nov 11, 2021

Its that time of year when we start seeing red poppies appearing pinned to...

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What is Kuguri-Sashi? stitching Jul 23, 2021

Kuguri or kuguru in Japanese means to go under something and sashi is the...

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