#stitchingismytherapy

[theembroiderycart]

“Happiness blooms from within. Do what makes you happy!”🌼🌸

[daisyaydon]

It’s been lovely to see such a response to my IG and FB posts from Saturday, #worldmentalhealthday - thank you for all your kind words and recommendations of things to try to get through bouts of #depression 😊 . One of the most popular remedies was fresh air - whether for a walk, gardening, stitching/reading outside or just opening a window, connecting with the outdoors seems to help so many of you. For me, it helps to put things into perspective and takes me out of the day to day grind - a bit like doing a reboot on myself! 🌳🌿🍃🌷 . I particularly love this time of year for walking - especially sunny, chilly days when you can get bundled up in cosy coats and scarves, tramp across crispy leaves, breathe in those autumnal smells and return home for hot soup! 😊🍁🍂🍄 . (Details from Beehive Trinket Box - see bluecoppice.com for more info) . #bluecoppice #honeyapplemeadow #stitchingismytherapy #bewellandstitch #countedthreadembroidery #crossstitchersofinstagram #stitchersofinstagram #stumpwork #xstitching (at Rugby, Warwickshire) https://www.instagram.com/p/CGSyx_UnHjk/?igshid=1sak6sa5mbn38

[merrymemoriescraftsnj]

Next one, finished! Will be for sale soon!! #embroideryart #embroideryhoopart #embroiderycraft #sewinglife #stitchingismytherapy #floralembroidery #ilovesewing #workofart #handstitchedembroidery #newfavoritecraft #embroiderersofinstagram #merrymemoriescraftsnj https://www.instagram.com/p/CNLfKy1h_W1/?igshid=1iwv09hh15rw2

[nataschasood]

One mystery SAL (stitch a long) and a couple of minis i finished. The pink necklace will be for my eldest daughter Aditi. Her younger sister wanted blue😊. The rest of the minis are or will be soon on etsy. PS. These are the last mini hoops for now. Ordered new stock over 2 months ago, but must be stuck with customs ; still not received😖). Another PS: shipping will be free the whole month of May. 📫📪📬📫📪📬📫📪📬📫📪📬 #miniembroideryhoop, #minihoopembroidery, #crossstitch, #stitchingismytherapy, #crossstitchersofinstagram, #embroiderersofinstagram, #etsyfinds, #isellonetsy, #etsysellersofinstagram, #etsygifts, #etsyperfect, #supportsmallshop, #supportsmallbusiness, #shipsfree, #cultivatehandmade, #thatsdarling, #buyhandmade, #shopsmall, #shopsmalllove (at Mohali The City Beautiful)

[theembroiderycart]

“You are enough just as you are!!There will be always people who don’t like the way you look, the way you talk, the things you say, the way you dress and the things you believe in! Stand up for yourself, believe in yourself, keep your head high & you will definitely find the rainbows!🌈”

[theembroiderycart]

It’s been a while that I have stitched something new..!🪡 I’m thinking to start with a new design for a kit or may be a new pdf pattern or may be just stitch up this mandala design with new colours.🤷‍♀️

[theembroiderycart]

Satin stitch is one of the most calming, beautiful & fast stitch. It fills up the area quickly and creates an exceptional look. I absolutely love this stitch! Who else is a big fan of satin stitch? 🙌🪡

[daisyaydon]

Like millions of you out there, I have clinical #depression. I was incredibly fortunate to be diagnosed when I was 19, with no real responsibilities other than to scrape my way through a degree. My twenties in particular were an interesting time - I had some very happy times but they were shadowed by this big black cloud that would follow me and empty itself of rain at the most inconvenient moments. . I’m now firmly middle-aged and have learnt to manage the cloud into near insignificance. There are occasional showers or threats of thunder, but I now have a sturdy umbrella, and a decent pair of galoshes. I might get splashed but rarely get soaked to the skin. . Initially anti-depressants helped at the worst points but I found over the years that letting my creativity, curiosity and imagination loose created a longer lasting waterproofing. It’s not an unusual solution but everyone has to find their own in their own time. The pleasure of switching off from the rest of the world while designing a new piece, the satisfaction when a piece turns out as imagined, and the meditative sensation of drawing a needle through fabric - all these things bring me comfort and a deep sense of #peace ☔️ . It’s #worldmentalhealthday today so I urge you to take five minutes to think about the things that bring you greatest comfort and give you a sense of yourself. I’m not ashamed of my depression- it’s as much part of me as my weirdly-shaped feet or capacious bosom, and has shaped who I am and what I do today. . If you’re in the early stages where even breathing seems too hard, pick up a pencil and let your hand draw the emptiness - no rules, no ‘can’t’s, throw it away, keep it, hide it, show it...maybe it’ll work for you, maybe it won’t, but it’s something. . If you’ve read this far and have your own ways of coping in an uncertain world, add a comment below - sometimes one word will spark a single thought of ‘maybe I could’ in someone else, and that might be enough for them to start making an umbrella of their own...🌦🐝 . (Image shows Beehive Trinket Box detail - see more at bluecoppice.com) . #bluecoppice #bewellandstitch #stitchingismytherapy #honeyapplemeadow #bees (at Rugby, Warwickshire) https://www.instagram.com/p/CGKdqyTn_nK/?igshid=99xb1qxobf6v

[daisyaydon]

Back in 2020 I shared my thoughts on #creativity and clinical #depression. It seemed to chime with many of you and since it’s World Mental Health day today, I thought maybe it was time to revisit it… . I was diagnosed at 19, when I had no real responsibilities other than to scrape my way through a degree. My twenties became an interesting time - I had some very happy times but they were shadowed by this big black cloud that would empty itself of rain at the most inconvenient moments. . I’m now firmly middle-aged and have learnt to manage the cloud into near insignificance. There are occasional showers or threats of thunder, but I have a sturdy umbrella, and a decent pair of galoshes. I might get splashed but rarely get soaked to the skin. . Initially anti-depressants helped but I found over the years that letting my creativity, curiosity and imagination loose created a longer lasting waterproofing. It’s not an unusual solution but everyone has to find their own in their own time. The pleasure of switching off from the rest of the world while designing a new piece, the satisfaction when a piece turns out as imagined, and the meditative sensation of drawing a needle through fabric - all these things bring me comfort and a deep sense of #peace ☔️ . It’s #worldmentalhealthday today so I urge you to take five minutes to think about the things that bring you greatest comfort and give you a sense of yourself. I’m not ashamed of my depression- it’s as much part of me as my weirdly-shaped feet or capacious bosom, and has shaped who I am and what I do today. . If you’re in the early stages where even breathing seems too hard, pick up a pencil and let your hand draw the emptiness - no rules, no ‘can’t’s, throw it away, keep it, hide it, show it...maybe it’ll work for you, maybe it won’t, but it’s something. . If you’ve read this far and have your own ways of coping in an uncertain world, add a comment below - sometimes one word will spark a single thought of ‘maybe I could’ in someone else, and that might be enough for them to start making an umbrella of their own...🌦🐝 . #bluecoppice #bewellandstitch #stitchingismytherapy #honeyapplemeadow #bees (at Rugby, Warwickshire) https://www.instagram.com/p/Cji0LkdN1sA/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

[nataschasood]

Finished this custom order. Am quite happy with the outcome. Also want a pet portrait? Click my shoplink in bio, or dm me for more info. #welshcorgis, #welshcorgipuppy, #welshcorgilove, #corgidog, #petportraits, #handembroiderywork, #isellonetsy, #etsyloco, #supportsmallshop, #supportsmallbusiness, #buyhandmade, #handsandhustle, #everydayhustlin, #handmadeisbetter, #onlineshopping, #customorderswelcome, #customorder, #crossstitch, #stitchingismytherapy, #hoopartwork, #nataschasood, #shopsmall https://www.instagram.com/p/BrrZfzdglxL/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=1lw8fdby0bco3

[nataschasood]

Almost done. Now busy with a darker shade of blue, so that the coastline will be more prominent. Then to add a shamrock and it's finished. Just got another custom order, am super excited 😊. So the next project is already in pipeline.. #handembroidery , #embroiderersofinstagram , #embroideryhoop , #stitchingismytherapy , #customembroidery , #customembroidered , #madewithlove , #Massachusetts, #Massachusettsoutline (at Sector 70, Mohali)

[nataschasood]

Finished this. Buddha last Saturday, on my birthday! So happy it's done, this design really tested my patience. Swipe to see my birthday party😊. "We are shaped by our thoughts; we become what we think. When the mind is pure, joy follows like a shadow that never leaves."🙏🙏🙏🕉️🕉️🕉️🕉️🕉️ #buddha, #buddhist, #crossstitch, #stitchingismytherapy, #stitchingisfun, #crossstitchdesign, #crossstitchersofinstagram, #buddhas, #birthdaygirl, #birthdaybash, #birthdaybash2018, #wallhanging, #itsthelittlethings, #flashesofdelight, #supportsmallshop, #supportsmallbusiness, #buyhandmade, #shopsmall, #makersgonnamake, #madewithlove, #shopsmallbusiness, #isellonetsy, #etsyperfect, #nataschasood (at Mohali The City Beautiful)

[nataschasood]

Busy with such a fun pattern. I joined a mystery stitch along by Nadezhda Gavrilenkova (google her, she sells beautiful patterns). This kitty is almost done, few days stitching left. It will be for my youngest daughter. #sal, #stitchingisfun, #crossstitch, #stitchingismytherapy, #crossstitchersofinstagram, #embroiderersofinstagram, #kittycat , #coloursplash, #livecolorfully, #finditliveit, #madewithlove, #thatsdarling, #makersgonnamake, #makeyousmilestyle, #kidsdecor, #kidsroomdecor (at Mohali The City Beautiful)

[nataschasood]

Took the Buddha out of the cupboard again. I really lost my motivation on this one for a while. Now back stitching it. Almost done.. 😊 Wish all mom's a wonderful day today. #crossstitchdesign, #crossstitch, #stitchingismytherapy, #stitchingisfun, #needleandthread, #crossstitching, #crossstitchersofinstagram, #blackandwhite, #buddha, #buddhist, #enjoylife (at Mohali The City Beautiful)

[nataschasood]

New listed in my Etsy shop. This cute "Delft Blue" teapot in mini embroidery hoop. Can be used as pendant necklace, fridge magnet, keyring, brooch... More designs will be listed shortly. To get this hoop, click the shop link in bio. #isellonetsy, #etsysellersofinstagram, #etsygifts, #onlineshopping, #madewithlove, #supportsmallshop, #supportsmallbusiness, #shopsmall, #giftfortealover, #giftforcoffeelover, #tealover☕️, #tealoversgift, #coffeeloversgift, #coffeetime, #handembroidery, #handembroidered, #crossstitch, #stitchingismytherapy, #crossstitchersofinstagram (at Mohali The City Beautiful)

[nataschasood]

Mini vs maxi. In between custom orders I made some cozy cups in mini frame (1.5"). Aren't these cute? 😊. Now started on a custom 10“ hoop. It will be for a baby boy with tropical leaves embroidered instead of flowers. I'm very excited about this. I love designing this.. #hoopembroidery, #hoopartwork, #hoopart, #handembroidery, #handembroidered, #embroiderersofinstagram, #crossstitch, #stitchingismytherapy, #stitchingisfun, #needleandthread, #embroiderydesign, #embroideries, #babyshowergift, #customdesign, #etsyfinds, #isellonetsy, #etsysellersofinstagram, #etsyperfect, #supportsmallshop, #supportsmallbusiness, #buyhandmade, #shopsmall, #makersgonnamake, #madewithlove, #thatsdarling (at Mohali The City Beautiful)