This book was a christmas present – I was quite keen to read it, so I dropped a few hints.
It is split into four sections; Slow, Materials and Techniques, Cross-Cultural Activity and Contemplative.
First, this is a beautiful book. The images are spectacular and the cover is fluffy! There are a lot of amazing ideas about mindful stitching practice – I particularly like the section on walking and community activities.
I am quite keen to try thread dying and the daily walking practice (where you observe the seasonal changes).
Dying threads – I find this appealing and something that I could actually do
This is part of her daily walk – how beautiful is it?
My only concern (as usual) is what to do with the finished pieces? The pieces in the book are beautiful, but do you frame them? Make a quilt out of them?
Although this is a book about slow stitching, it is really about a slow and sustainable life. Getting in touch with nature (through gardening and walking), sustainability (using things you already have) and community involvement. I’m a sucker for anything pretty and I certainly don’t ‘make do’. I have piles of yarn, embroidery threads, fabric and books, but I would like to live a slower and more meditative life.
More reviews …
http://www.textileartist.org/book-review-slow-stitch-2015-by-claire-wellesley-smith/
http://englishgirlathome.com/2015/10/16/slow-stitch-a-book-review/