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1 Slow Stitching Workshop
Sept Highlands United Church

2 introduction Workshop Leaders: Kerry Karram Carol Smith
Wendy McNaughton

3 A bit of history Hand stitching garments
Hand stitching as a way to mend torn and worn clothing (Japanese boro mending) Hand stitching to create blankets and quilts for warmth Hand quilting Rotary cutting trend A return to thoughtful piecing and hand stitching

4 slow stitching – what is it?
It’s about: - stitching a slow sewing project by hand - collecting bits of fabric, vintage textiles, scrap textiles, memories and treasures together to tell a cherished story

5 slow stitching – what is it?
- creating a new story through the process of laying down, thoughtful piecing and slowly stitching together  - building community, friendships and creating bonds with other women

6 slow stitching – what is it?
- embellishing with hand embroidery, fabric flowers, weaving, buttons, vintage jewelry, rope, twine, yarn, found items and more - It’s about taking the time to reflect on what is being created, and how the stitches and fabric pieces relate to each other.

7 slow stitching – what is it?
- it’s about re-using and repurposing our textiles and slowing down the acquisition of new fabrics - it’s about remembering and honouring the women who created exquisite textiles by hand

8 slow stitching – what is it?
- it’s about the sheer joy of fondling fabric, feeling the various textures, exploring the weaving and weight - it’s about enjoying the rhythm of the needle as it flows in and out of the fabric pieces, messy stitches, long stitches and short stitches – it doesn’t matter, they are all beautiful

9 slow stitching – what is it?
- it’s about creating a quiet time to turn off the world, a time to be still and to feel the presence of the Spirit, it’s a time to feel present, to breathe.


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