ALCHEMY Mindful STITCHING
PROGRAMME
The wellbeing programme is designed for those who would like to include mindfulness through handcraft as a natural part of daily life. Building resilient calm creatively.
The challenges
Lack of time – when I have 10 minutes I want to have everything prepared so I can create
Where do I start – knots and tangles put me off, I just need a little help and I will really enjoy this
Mindfulness feels unrealistic – I need it to feel more achievable in my busy life, I don’t have hours to spare
We hear you
Your concerns are so valid. We have faced similar challenges and designed this programme to make it easier for you to achieve that wonderful creative mindful calm. To enrich your life, personally and professionally.
And importantly give yourself a little more self-kindness.
You are always enough –
we believe in you
MINDFUL STITCHING membership
TWO TIERS
A new sewing chapter every three months, enough projects to sew 10 minutes a day if you wish.
TIer One
The Alchemy
Membership
- Online Self-Led Programme – 10 minutes a day
- Using Own Materials
Online only digital course creating the projects with your own materials. Patterns to download each month, along with the video guides and mindful journaling prompts.
TIER TWO
The Alchemy Circle
MEMBERSHIP
- Full Sewing Kit and all materials
- Afternoon tea launch
- Help to get started, ask questions and online Self-Led Programme – 10 minutes a day
A small, private group of stitchers. We provide everything you need, beautifully prepared. Launching chapter one over afternoon tea, continuing with the daily practice supported by the online guidance.
With afternoon tea, you will receive your tool kit and the first creative project box. We will unbox together and get stitching. Get the help you need with the stitching – ask any questions – build confidence and get to know your fellow stitchers in the circle.
IN YOUR TOOL KIT
Folding scissors
Needles
Pins
Quick unpick
Fabric pen
Embroidery hoop
GIFT
Sewing organiser. Drawstring bag to embroider
Travel tin
Membership Overview
Avoiding overwhelm we prepare everything for you, and guide you every step.
For 5 minutes sewing, with tea or on the train, plus mindfulness and journaling for 5 minutes.
To build confidence we provide two or more of the same style of project.
Enabling you stitch from memory without the need to watch the video on the second project.
Chapter One
Handstitched gifts to treasure
We take the stress out of creative stitching and mindfulness so you can enjoy every moment of stitching. Gentle guidance to achieving transformative sewing, mindfulness and journaling.
Designs:
Bonnet Basket
Bookmark corners
Learning:
Master confident thread and needle techniques – splitting, threading, knotting, starting, finishing beautifully
Blanket stitch
Running stitch
Satin stitch
Materials:
All materials beautifully prepared
Purpose:
Whatever your sewing experience, through repetition, we gently build confidence with stitching, and begin mindfulness and journaling. Small projects give you a sense of achievement as you finish each one, avoiding overwhelm.
Chapter TWO
Handstitched gifts to treasure
With more projects to repeat the skills we have already learned, plus more stitching techniques.
Designs:
Napkins & Coasters
Bookmarks
Key rings
Small baskets
Materials & tools:
All materials will be included in the kits along with the tools you will need to make the journey even more of a pleasure.
Purpose:
Whatever your sewing experience we gently build confidence with stitching, mindfulness and journaling. Small projects give you a sense of achievement as you finish each one, avoiding overwhelm.
Chapter THREE
Handstitched gifts
We take the stress out of creative stitching and mindfulness so you can enjoy every moment of stitching. Gentle guidance to achieving transformative sewing, mindfulness and journaling.
Designs:
Napkins & Coasters
Bookmarks
Key rings
Small baskets
Materials & tools:
All materials will be included in the kits along with the tools you will need to make the journey even more of a pleasure.
Purpose:
Whatever your sewing experience we gently build confidence with stitching, mindfulness and journaling. Small projects give you a sense of achievement as you finish each one, avoiding overwhelm.
CHAPTER TWO
Beautifully organised, calming everyday life
You have already come so far. Using the confidence you have gained in mindful stitching and journaling. We will go on to more adventurous felt projects.
Designs:
Journal/book pouch
iPad pouch
Phone pouch
Sunglasses case
Make-up organiser
Purpose:
Strengthening the feeling of confidence in your own consistent practice. Resulting in beautiful pieces, a feeling of inner calm and the steady building of resilience when you see how far you have come on this journey. Keeping it simple, and achievable results in a personally enriching experience.
Chapter Three
Personal Spa Collection
Elevating your mindfulness practice, stitching daily, we will create pieces to enhance your relaxation. The scent of lavender will fill the air as you stitch a lavender bud relaxation mask, ideal for deep breathing calm. Embroidering a small lavender accent pillow for restful sleep. And lavender sachets, making daily life a little sweeter.
Designs:
Embroidered lavender sachets
Embroidered lavender relaxation mask
Embroidered lavender sleep mini pillow
Lavender filled hearts
Origami folding basket
Purpose:
Enjoying more relaxing life practices, immersive sewing and daily deep breathing. Stitching your own pieces to use make the experience even more meaningful.
We will be creating pieces with English lavender buds and the finest Irish linen paired with Liberty London fabrics, in a beautiful calming palette of white, grey and soft greens.
Chapter Four
Afternoon Tea and Cocktails
You have gained so much self confidence, you have released so many of those hidden creative fears, and are now really finding your own creative stitching voice.
Designs:
Embroidered napkins
Matching napkin rings embroidered
Cocktail glass markers
Personalising your pieces
Purpose:
Joy! We can fall into the trap of being so busy working relentlessly to make a better life, we miss many of the simple joys of everyday life. This is all about creating gentle magical moments. Cocktails and afternoon tea. Making memories with meaning for you – both through the mindfulness guidance, and in the stitching.
Lasting results don’t come from simply trying harder.
They come from building a structure that holds strong.
Making Meaning
A meaningful life is not found in having, it is in the small moments, creating, sharing experiences, giving joy. These are the founding principles of this programme, creating these opportunities for you to elevate everyday life. Tapping into this enriches our personal and professional life.
stitch. journal. blossom.
Mindful calm is the most under rated power move