Mindful Stitching

Unplug, have two hours off and settle into a slower rhythm.

Let go of the outcome and expectations, take the pressure off and simply enjoy the process of stitching mindfully, working intuitively, engaging with fabric and thread, slow stitching together.

No prior experience or skill needed.

Bring basic sewing equipment if you have it, such as scissors and hand sewing needles plus a darning needle, a thimble, notebook and pen.

Fabric and thread can be provided; however, do feel free to bring your own also.

Includes morning tea break, feel free to bring a snack. Tea, coffee and milks provided.

About Ruth

Ruth Hingston is a textile artist and long-time meditator. She first came to know of Simply Mindful through the Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction  (MBSR) program in 2015 and wished she'd known about it earlier. She has been  integrating mindfulness into her life ever since and has often participated in the Simply Mindful graduate practice group. In lockdown when the practice group was online, she created 'Zooming Mindfully'. Ruth made a series of embroidery squares of participants which were used to make a digital video. This was exhibited at the Gathering Place in the Mindful Community Art Exhibition in February 2024. She finds the practice of mindfulness particularly lends itself to the process of stitching and would love to share the joy of stitching mindfully, letting go of outcomes and expectations and working intuitively. Ruth also has a Masters in Visual Arts and Textiles and a Grad Diploma in Adult Education. You can see some of Ruth's work here: https://hingstonbrook.com/embroidery