Connect your mental wellbeing and creative energy through textiles. Discover how traditional and unconventional stitching can enrich your wellbeing and foster a deeper connection with your inner world and your community.

Mindful stitching for better life balance

Resilient Stitch by Claire Wellesley-Smith, author of Slow Stitch, offers a unique perspective on the relationship between personal wellbeing and textiles. Drawing inspiration from international textile artists such as Alice Kettle, the book guides you through stitching techniques that not only strengthen fibers but also connect you with emotions and the people around you. Combining traditional and unconventional stitches and selecting resonant materials opens a path to relaxation and creative expression.

This distinctive approach to textiles enables you to develop meaningful relationships, improve mental wellbeing, and find joy in everyday making. The book is an ideal companion for anyone who wants to use handcraft not just as a hobby but as a tool for self-awareness and personal growth.

Why Resilient Stitch?

• Supports emotional wellbeing through the creative process of stitching.
• Includes inspiration from leading textile artists that broaden your horizons.
• Fosters deep connection with others through sharing and collective making.
• Features traditional and unconventional techniques for greater variety and freedom in craft.
• Uses materials that resonate with your own story.
• Author: Claire Wellesley-Smith
• Theme: linking stitching with mental wellbeing and community
• Inspiration: textile artists including Alice Kettle
• Focus: traditional and non-traditional stitching techniques
• Suitable for: anyone wanting to develop creative skills and improve emotional health