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Paying Attention to What's Life-Giving, and Why It's Important

Paying Attention to What’s Life-Giving, and Why It’s Important

June 18, 2021

In a recent Instagram post I asked the question: What feels life-giving to you right now? On the surface, engaging in life-giving activities is good because it’s a way of caring for ourselves as we go about our ordinary lives. But on a deeper level, paying attention to what you find life-giving can also direct you when you are making decisions or discerning your next right step.

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In Self Care Tags self care
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Stitching on Vacation: 6 Travel Tips for Taking Embroidery with You

Stitching on Vacation: 6 Travel Tips for Taking Embroidery with You

May 12, 2021

If you’ve ever done a quick Google search for crafts to travel with, embroidery (and cross stitch) are pretty high on the list! Embroidery projects are great to take on the go precisely because they are so portable and compact. If you’re ready to hit the road and take some stitching with you, here are some tips to help you make the most of your crafty time!

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In Self Care, Creative Organization Tags vacation, storage
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The Story Behind the Stitching: Psalm 23 and the Sleeping Sheep

The Story Behind the Stitching: Psalm 23 and the Sleeping Sheep

March 25, 2021

I’ve always struggled a bit to accept the limits on my life. They are those things that I have very little control over changing, and need to learn to navigate life with them. Some limits—like a season of life we are in, a disability we were born with, a crisis we are facing, or a chronic illness we’ve been diagnosed with—don’t have a fix or a solution. On some level we need to accept that our limits might not allow us to do all that we used to do, or what other people can easily do.

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In Self Care, Embroidery Projects Tags faith
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Thanks to COVID-19 I’ve Been Forced to Simplify, and I’m Grateful

Thanks to COVID-19 I’ve Been Forced to Simplify, and I’m Grateful

April 29, 2020

As for so many others, the last six weeks of lockdown have been full of a range of emotions: anxiety, gratitude, fear, hope, grief, acceptance. COVID-19 has turned life on its head and I find myself wondering: will things really return to “normal”? But more than that, do I really want them to?

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In Intentional Living, Self Care Tags self care, intentional living
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10 Ideas for Replenishing Yourself Through a Creative Outlet

10 Ideas for Replenishing Yourself Through a Creative Outlet

October 4, 2019

When I first started my business, it was because I had discovered creative projects to be incredibly life-giving, and I believed that was something worth sharing with other women. But over time I realized I wasn’t creating for myself, just for fun, with no strings attached, because life was so busy. But not creating for fun left me feeling drained. How do you find time to create, along with everything else on your plate?

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In Self Care, Inspiration Tags self care, creativity, Inspiration
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Hello and welcome! I’m Beth Colletti and love empowering women to create with hand embroidery while relaxing and enjoying some crafty self-care. I hope you enjoy exploring the tips and tutorials on my site! Plus don’t miss the embroidery patterns and kits I offer in my shop or the chance to enroll in an online course.


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