A Slower, Stitch-Filled Summer: Relaxing Projects to Make by Hand
Not every summer moment needs to be packed with activity. Sometimes, the most fulfilling days are the quiet ones—when your hands are busy, your mind is at ease, and you're making something just for the joy of it. If you're looking to carve out space for rest and creativity, slow crafts offer the perfect way to pause and recharge.
Our collection of calming, hands-on online courses supports emotional wellness through simple, meaningful making. Learn to stitch a textured floral sampler in Hand Embroidery Basics and Beyond, craft a peaceful felted landscape in Needle Felt Art, or blend crochet and quilting techniques in the charming New Beginnings Fusion Quilt.
Whether you’re lounging on the porch, traveling with a project pouch, or escaping to your creative corner, these soothing courses offer a gentle invitation to care for yourself—one stitch at a time.
Hand Embroidery Basics and Beyond
Slow down this summer with hand embroidery—a peaceful way to reconnect with your creativity and enjoy quiet moments. With 22 playful design exercises, this course invites you to explore textures, stitches, and embellishments at your own pace. Whether you're new to embroidery or looking to deepen your practice, it's the perfect way to stitch some calm into your day.
Bonus: As a bonus, you’ll get a digital copy of Christen Brown’s Embroidery Stitching Handy Pocket Guide and instructions on how to make your own crazy-pieced sampler roll to show off all your new hand-embroidery skills and a free crazy quilting pattern!
Maker’s Moments
Give yourself a gentle creative reset with six easy, restorative projects designed for calm, clarity, and joy. These bite-sized crafts are perfect for slow summer days—no pressure, no deadlines, just peaceful making at your own pace. Pick one up whenever you need a break and let your hands guide you back to balance.
Bonus: Each video tutorial includes a downloadable project sheet with written instructions and any additional pattern charts or templates needed to complete the project.
Needle Felt Art: Painting with Wool
Ease into summer relaxation with the soft, soothing rhythm of needle felting. In this calming course, you’ll learn to create beautiful felted landscapes using simple tools and colorful wool—perfect for peaceful evenings or crafting on the go. By the end, you’ll have your own textured wool “painting” to display, gift, or simply enjoy as a reminder of slow, creative time.
New Beginnings Crochet Fusion Quilt
Slow down this summer with a cozy project that blends the charm of crochet and quilting. In this beginner-friendly course, you’ll learn how to stitch quilt blocks and crochet them together to create a beautiful, textured fusion quilt. It’s a perfect way to enjoy mindful making while crafting something warm, personal, and totally unique.
Bonus: This class includes the New Beginnings Fusion Quilt Pattern with the Blanket Stitch Template and construction Diagram. The crochet instructions are written with abbreviations in addition to the videos.
A quiet moment, a needle and thread, and a creative spark—that’s all it takes to begin. However you choose to spend your summer, we hope these projects bring a little more peace, beauty, and joy to your days.
