There She Goes: Mindfulness & Needlepoint
Hello & Happy Wednesday!
A Sheila Anne Doodle by Brooke! See more here.
This past week I’ve been working on getting more settled into my apartment space & routine and I’ve realized that one could probably spend their whole life getting “settled & organized” 😆 …
As we are spending more time inside, I feel it’s even more important to prioritize making your space a happy and calming place to be. I no longer call my office “the office” but have dubbed it instead “the oasis,” since it’s where I spend most of my time working / stitching / practicing yoga. Simply changing the name has made the space a bit different to enter and pass time in 🧘🏻♀️.
I also published a new blog that I am super excited about — “Waste Not : Kitchen Edition.” If you enjoy creating simplicity & minimalism in your life, this blog is for you! I share various products and actions that I’ve picked up over the years to create a kitchen that fosters simplicity and little waste. Enjoy!
What’s the Latest?
Ordering
We are working around the clock to fill all outstanding orders and are taking the time to get a head start on pre-orders to deliver this summer. We have a pause on shipping but you can still… Pre-Order, Join the Virtual Stitch Club, Buy a Gift Card, and Download the Beginner Guide to Needlepoint !
Looking to get your Thorn Alexander fix ASAP? Check out KCN Designers & reach out to one of their retailers to order.
new, must read blog posts
The Inhale & Exhale Of Stitching — Connection between mindfulness & needlepointing
“…Everyone has their own way of releasing stress and fueling motivation and I find my way through intentional movement. Yoga is not the only way, though. I run, I climb, I strength-train, and I love a good mom walk (for me this means taking a leisurely walk while chatting with a friend and spilling the tea). Oh, and I needlepoint …” Read on here >
“Thread recommendationds for Thorn Alexander’s Aw Shucks! Oyster needlepoint canvas” Read on here >
Songs To Stitch To, Sing To, Get You Through The Week
Enjoy six songs from our friends / past classmates / amazing artists
That’s The Way That The World Goes Round — Will Pellerin
Cowboys Do — Blaine Holcomb
I Should Know Better — Aubrey Haddard
Born Wild — Dyado
When It Rains It Pours — Twiddle
Overthinking Rain — Pierce Fulton, Noosa
Set Aside Some Time This Week For Some Self-Care
I. Are you on the sourdough bread-making train that so many are hopping on these days? My partner added a new recipe for those looking to get a little fancier than the simple sourdough — Kamut Sourdough Bread.
II. Get inspired & entertained by one (or both!) of these How I Built This episodes — S’well & Patagonia
III. Hang out with fellow stitcher, Hitha Palepu & listen to her podcast 1 Smart Thing, which goes deeply into topics that might typically feel a bit tricky to navigate on your own.
Soulful Salutations
“Visualization is the act of willfully forming mental images. To affect material reality using visualization, form images for your subconscious mind to use as patterns to work from.” — James Gor Jr
“The purpose of life is to grow and to share. When you come to look back on all that you have done in life, you will get more satisfaction from the pleasure you brought to other people’s lives.” — Harold Kushner
“You get peace of mind not by thinking about it or imagining it, but by quietening and relaxing the restless mind. Your nature is absolute peace. You are not the mind. Silence your mind through concentration and meditation, and you will discover the peace of the spirit you are and have always been.” — Remez Sasson
Uplifting Things Happening Around The World
I. A 99 year old British Veteran raised $9 million dollars for the U.K.'s National Health Service by walking 100 laps around his garden. His goal was to raise just over $1000 dollars and was astonished by the flood of support.
II. A woman started creating hilarious (& impressive) sidewalk art to create smiles in her community.
III. Lego is building 13,000 face visors a day for Danish healthcare workers.
Have a great week!
Be well,
Sheila