What is Slow Stitch?

Would you like to quilt but don't want the tedium? Then slow stitch is for you. In slow stitching the edges of the fabric are not folded under, do not have to be straight and are not measured carefully. If you use my kits there is no ironing involved. Stitches can be even but more often are not. In general slow stitching is much more intuitive and flexible than quilting but has the same beauty of the fabric, design and texture.

Slow Stitch is a new phenomena based on ancient techniques. It has evolved from many sources such as Indian Kanthu, Japanese Sashiko and Boro and European embroidery. Slow stitching today refers to a relaxed activity generally using hand stitching, fabrics and embellishments to create pieces that evolve as you work. There are no instructions though there are many popular embroidery stitches in use. Emphasis is on the joy of creating as opposed to adherence to finished or straight edges and uniform stitching. Slow stitching is suitable for beginners and can be largely a fabric collage or conversely an intricately embroidered project. The most important goal of slow stitching is to achieve a feeling of relaxation and separation from everyday worries and concerns. Many people refer to this as a state of Zen. Often the most beautiful work comes from this state of mind.

What will you create today?