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A group of ladies in a Zoom call hold up the finished hana fukin they have stitched during the Sashiko Stitch Challenge. The bottom reads
The Power of Community Creativity challenge slow living zen Jan 15, 2026

It is undeniable that the world is feeling rather unsteady lately. In these time...

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Project UFO: Tips for Sorting Through Your Unfinished Objects challenge organizing slow living stitching ufo october Jan 01, 2026

There is nothing like that fresh, magical energy of the New Year - it feels like...

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Having a Sustainable Holiday - Even at the Last Minute holiday low- and zero-waste slow living zen Dec 15, 2025

We've all seen photos of beautifully planned, zero-waste holidays - garlands mad...

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Handmade Holiday Touches (Using What You Already Have) diy holiday low- and zero-waste slow living Dec 01, 2025

We often think of the holidays as a time of bustling activity and crowded shoppi...

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Planning Ahead for a Sustainable Holiday holiday low- and zero-waste slow living Nov 19, 2025

In the northern hemisphere, days are getting shorter, jackets are getting heavie...

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Boundless and the Power of Space collaborations slow living stitching travel zen Oct 15, 2025

This article was written by Kate Ward for Deanne Fitzpatrick's magazine, Create ...

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Secondhand September low- and zero-waste slow living upcycling Sep 15, 2025

When we think about fashion, itā€™s easy to get caught up in trends, new collectio...

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Fresh Energy for a New Season: Declutter Your Space, Free Your Mind guest organizing slow living Jul 01, 2025

Ā Thereā€™s something about the burst of sunlight this time of year (in the Norther...

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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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Giving Love: The Power of Handmade Gifts slow living stitching Feb 01, 2025

Thereā€™s something magical about giving and receiving handmade gifts, crafted wit...

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UFO October
UFO October 2024 challenge organizing slow living stitching ufo october Oct 01, 2024

Are unfinished objects taking over your creative space and making it harder to s...

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Use It or Lose It: The Role of Repair low- and zero-waste repair slow living upcycling Aug 01, 2024

I believe that one of the best ways we can fearlessly use our things is by learn...

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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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