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I'm relaxing after a rewarding day and I wanted to share another post related to creativity and wellbeing during #mentalhealthawarenessweek. You may have already gathered from my posts that I feel very passionate about how creativity can be good for us, especially during times of crisis. Hugging this jumper evokes very strong memories for me. I knitted it in 1987. It's a pure, unbleached cotton which had flecks in it when I first made it, a bit like calico does. It has become paler over time and through many wears and washes. I darned the wrist edges in the 90s because they started to fray. I made it whilst in hospital and it gave me something to focus on as my body was recovering from major surgery. The rhythmic action required to make those cables and patterns and the tactile feeling of the yarn over bamboo needles felt so good. The concentration required to achieve this aran design took me to a very peaceful place. Long before I knew anything about meditation I was experiencing a form of it. I wore it such a lot, in all it's 80s boxy glory. 😎 The point of this post is to express how strongly I recommend making and doing. Sowing seeds, sewing clothes, sketching, mending, or even knitting an aran jumper! 😁 There's a lot more information on line about the benefits of knitting on the mind if you fancy reading more about it. Or, grab some needles and some yarn and get going. . . . #knitting #loveknitting #mentalhealthawareness #meditation #mindfulness #creativity #creativityandwellbeing #aran #loveyourclothes #memadeeveryday #memade #makesmthng #1980sfashion

We had a productive time yesterday at @thereusery, marking and cutting out these cushion covers made from @scrapstorebrist fabrics. Today I've been sewing them, ready to take to the workshop on June 7th. Which colour would you choose? They'll look extra special once they've been embellished with hand embroidered appliqué pieces. I'm looking forward to seeing what each person creates. All the details of the workshop can be found on The ReUsery website and my latest blog post. 📍 ✂️ ♻️ #reducereuserecycle #sewing #sewingskills #sewingworkshop #bristol #creativity #upcycling #slowsewing #handsewing #learntosew #learnnewthings #repurposed #handmade #appliqué #keepsakes #repurposedclothing #memories

Fresh from my garden! Calendula, and the wonderfully fluffy, nigella. As I picked them I reflected on how much I have to be grateful for. It's #mentalhealthawarenessweek. Our mental health is something to be aware of every day, in my opinion. I'm fortunate to have opted for counselling when suddenly affected by panic attacks at the age of 15. I learned a lot about why they happened and how to cope. They didn't return. In life, and all the ups and downs that may come our way, seeking help and support is a sign of strength. Through challenges such as leg lengthening surgery and cancer diagnosis/treatment, I've found asking for help when feeling overwhelmed has made a massive difference. It's good to talk. Help, a hug, a brew and expert guidance are very often just a call or text away. 💚 . . . #flowers #naturelover #gardening #calendula #nigella #loveinamist #gratitude #wellbeing #mentalhealthawareness #horticulturaltherapy #thegreatoutdoors #meditation #visualisation #goalsetting #resilience #community

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