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I’ve got a poorly small today, so were spending our Monday having a snuggly duvet day and I’m spending it catching up on my Thread Journal.

We’re so close to the end of the year and seeing that gap getting smaller and smaller really helps you to appreciate the passing of time.

We’ve got our Manchester resident class tomorrow evening at The Village Hall in the Great Northern.

Check out the link in our bio to join us and receive your free kit and class.

I’ve got a poorly small today, so were spending our Monday having a snuggly duvet day and I’m spending it catching up on my Thread Journal.

We’re so close to the end of the year and seeing that gap getting smaller and smaller really helps you to appreciate the passing of time.

We’ve got our Manchester resident class tomorrow evening at The Village Hall in the Great Northern Warehouse.

Check out the link in our bio to book your place.

Almost 5 years in and I'm so grateful for this piece of art, this tangible reminder of all that I've been through. And I hope that by sharing it, others can see the value in documenting their own experiences in creative ways.

Life is messy and unpredictable, but it's also beautiful and worth remembering.

Each stitch is a testament to that truth.

Looking to inject some creativity into your life? Join us for a Thread Journal Hand Embroidery Workshop!

Not only will you learn new skills and create something beautiful, but you'll also enjoy the benefits of taking time for yourself and exploring your own creativity.

Treat yourself to an evening of relaxation, mindfulness, and connection with others.

Fully funded sessions available for Greater Manchester residents.

Home | Self Care Creatives Self Care Creatives teaches self expression and resilience through creative outlets. Mindful activities such as creating art and journaling helps to reduce the stress hormone Cortisol, creating a general improved sense of calm and wellbeing.

Some wonderful feedback from a Play Therapist who is using the Thread Journal Project to help find the good in each and every day.

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Recording memories in a thread journal, particularly in miniature form, allows you to capture important moments in your life in a unique and personal way.

This can be especially helpful for those experiencing depression, anxiety, or other mental health challenges.

I know how much it can help from personal experience and I want to share this with as many people as possible.

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It’s not just an embroidery kit.

It’s gifting yourself moments of calm creativity.

It’s learning and developing a new skill.

It’s reflecting on life’s wonderful little (and big!) moments.

It’s practicing mindfullness and meditation.

It’s having a collection of miniature memories to treasure forever.

Starter kit £25.

Complete course and kit £45.

If you want to support your local haberdashery, already have the supplies or are just super keen to get cracking ASAP, the instant downloadable PDF course is also available for just £25.

Beautiful, eco friendly packaging is something that I pride myself on. If you leave your box at our sessions (we include a tote to keep all your bits together) we reuse the packaging for future participants.

Thank you so much for your wonderful feedback.

Slowing down and getting creative are important practices in today's fast-paced and technology-driven world. Especially during these cold and dark months.

As our lives become increasingly busy and demanding, it is crucial to take time to slow down and reflect on our experiences.

Doing so can help us gain a fresh perspective, improve our overall well-being, and nurture our creativity.

A gorgeous review from a recent Thread Journal workshop participant.

Thank you so much to everyone who has left me a review. They really mean so much to me!

100% BOOKED 12 minutes after class was launched!

I think this goes to show how much of a need there is for this kind of well-being activity.

We’ve still got some spaces for our Introduction to Thread Journaling course running at The Village Hall in the City Centre later this month.

Places are fully funded for residents of Manchester who are looking to better their mental health.

Let me know if you’d like the details…

There are so many positives to Thread Journaling, a key one being how beneficial it is for your mental health.

This is a lovely review from one of my Thread Journal members describing how it has helped them through grief.

It makes me so happy to know that we are helping so many people through this fabulous project.

With the fast-paced lives we lead, it's easy to forget the precious memories we create every day. That's why I've been practicing the mindful art of hand embroidery to help me record and cherish those moments.

Each stitch I make is a small reminder of the laughter shared with loved ones, the beauty of nature, and the joys of everyday life. Not only is it a calming and therapeutic activity, but it also creates a beautiful keepsake that you can look back on for years to come.

So why not give it a try and see how it can help you appreciate the little things in life? 🧵✨

Hive mind! I need your help with reaching Manchester residents so any sharing, groups suggestions or tags of folks who would benefit and enjoy would be much appreciated…

Get your FREE thread journal class (and kit!) tomorrow at Ancoats Urban Village Medical Practice at 630pm (totally suitable for beginners).

You will receive a Complete Course & Kit worth £45 as well as the 1.5 hour workshop and optional bi-monthly sessions for the next 6 months. All funded by the Neighbourhood Investment Fund (NIF).

A wonderful way to better you mental health through creativity, mindfulness and good company.

If you live in Greater Manchester, book your place here:
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Can’t wait to share this months tutorial of a dimensional pumpkin with an organic looking knarly stump and twisty vines that stand proud from your project.

The class will be released on Monday to all of my wonderful members.

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I like it to feel like a present! You’ve gifted yourself with a bit of creative, self care time so this is just the cherry on the cake!

This is the complete course and kit that all participants receive when they attend the Feel Good Stitch Club session. It’s worth £45 and it’s all free, along with the introduction session and between 2-6 workshops a month (depending on location and demographic).

You’ve come along to learn something new and better your own mental health, the least I can do is make you leave feeling treated, relaxed and more confident than when you arrived.

Are you a Manchester resident? Check out all of our current fully funded sessions here:
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We’ve got a few spaces left for tomorrows free Thread Journal Workshop.

All participants receive a free Thread Journal Complete Course & Kit (RRP £45) as well as the free session which is centred on creative mindfulness.

This project is funded through NIF (neighbourhood investment fund) with Manchester Council and is specifically for folks living in the Deansgate and Piccadilly wards (also includes Northern Quarter, China Town and Gay Village).

Please share with anyone you think you’d love to come and book here…
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Almost 5 years of creating thread journals and I honestly don’t think I’ll ever stop making them.

They’ve helped me so much and I can’t imagine life without my little miniature mementos.

We’ve got a small number of spaces left for this Thursdays free Thread Journal Workshop.

All participants receive a free Thread Journal Complete Course & Kit (RRP £45) as well as the free session which is centred on creative mindfulness.

This project is funded through NIF (neighbourhood investment fund) with Manchester Council and is specifically for folks living in the Deansgate and Piccadilly wards (also includes Northern Quarter, China Town and Gay Village).

Please share with anyone you think you’d love to come and book on here:
https://buff.ly/3t72TX8

With that gap closing in on my 5th year of thread journaling, it still amazes me.

It’s the one project that has kept my interest and I think that’s down to the ever changing nature of it. I’m awful at completing projects usually!

What a joy to be able to sit and reflect on so many memories at a glance 🥰

Do you live in Manchester? Are you a creative person needing some time out for yourself? Want to work on your own well-being and try something new?

We’ve got fully funded Thread Journal workshop spaces, including a free Complete Course & Kit (worth £45) for all participants.

City centre residents class tonight.

Manchester residents class on Monday.

Secure your space here:
https://buff.ly/3DvGlRP

If any of you lovely lot are free (and local to Stockport) tomorrow, I’ve got a free embroidery session taking place at Arc Centre and Gallery at 10-12pm.

https://www.selfcarecreatives.com/event-details-registration/sew-stockport-chronicles-embroidery

Would love to see you there!

A big thank you to all of the wonderful humans who braved the Manchester rain and joined me last night for some wholesome creative time out.

It was so lovely and I honestly had a little happy cry reading some of your beautiful feedback.

I love my job and it’s all down to you folks. ♥️ Thank you.

I managed to get some snuggly blanket embroidery time in over the weekend and have almost got up to date.

There’s a few gaps that I’ve got earmarked, but I’ve pretty much run out of space.

How’s everyone getting on?

A wonderful morning spent at Gallery Oldham with some lovely creative folk teaching them how to create their own Thread Journal.

These sessions sell out so quickly, but we’re lucky enough to have secured another date for March.

The event went live this morning and half of the places have already gone!

You can secure your space here:

https://buff.ly/3Qha87W

What an incredible week!

Move over, Bayeux Tapestry - 'Stockport Chronicle' project produces history of the town in textile Self Care Creatives is organising the production of a textile-based legacy artwork to celebrate the history of Stockport

We’ve been incredibly busy this week for Self Care Creatives, with no less than 4 events in less than 48 hours.

This week alone we’ve reached in excess of 60 people at our in person workshops, helping people to improve mental health through creativity.

I’m exhausted but exhilarated.

I LOVE MY JOB.

UP CLOSE: Arc Arts and Health week - how can creativity boost mental health? Arc's Art and Health week kicked off with a general showcase of the remarkable impacts artistry can have on mental wellbeing

Join us for free at our Self Care and Success Project this week!

Thursday 12th October, 10.30am
Gorton Library
Manchester

Join us for this brilliant and fully funded supportive course ❤️

Free for women who live in Manchester and are currently unemployed.

Register to attend on our website
www.nourishnorthernmamas.com/events

We do have spaces available for Manchester residents who are looking for work or exploring their employment options.

You can book your place on our website in the event section to join us 😊

We have new ladies joining us this week so don’t worry if you didn’t make the first session you will be very welcome 😊

It is totally FREE and fully funded by For Manchester Residents who are currently looking for work.

It would be great to see you there 🌟

Proudly funded by the Manchester Social Prescribing Fund which has been funded by Manchester Health & Care Commissioning.

We’ve got a couple of spaces left for tonight’s free Thread Journal Workshop.

All participants receive a free Thread Journal Complete Course & Kit (RRP £45) as well as the free session which is centred on creative mindfulness.

This project is funded through NIF (neighbourhood investment fund) with Manchester Council and is specifically for folks living in the Deansgate and Piccadilly wards (also includes Northern Quarter, China Town and Gay Village).

Please share with anyone you think you’d love to come and book here…
buff.ly/3IRgozg

I like it to feel like a present!

This is the complete course and kit that all participants receive when they attend the Feel Good Stitch Club session. It’s worth £45 and it’s all free, along with the introduction session and between 2-6 workshops a month (depending on location and demographic).

You’ve come along to learn something new and better your own mental health, the least I can do is make you leave feeling treated, relaxed and more confident than when you arrived.

Are you a Manchester resident? Check out all of our current fully funded sessions here:
buff.ly/3IRgozg

Love this cheeky selfie taken by one of our lovely participants of the Feel Good Stitch club last week.

2 more fully funded sessions scheduled this week and I can’t wait!

If you’re a Manchester resident, check out the details here to bag yourself a free spot:
buff.ly/3IRgozg

We’ve got 1 space left for this Thursdays free Thread Journal Workshop.

All participants receive a free Thread Journal Complete Course & Kit (RRP £45) as well as the free session which is centred on creative mindfulness.

This project is funded through NIF (neighbourhood investment fund) with Manchester Council and is specifically for folks living in the Deansgate and Piccadilly wards (also includes Northern Quarter, China Town and Gay Village).

Please share with anyone you think you’d love to come and book on here:
https://buff.ly/3t72TX8

This job literally makes my heart sing! Thank you so much to the wonderful group of folks who came along to our class last night.

We had our first ever 100% attendance event. As some of you may know, this is somewhat of a miracle baring in mind attendance is usually closer to 50% for free community workshops.

Just wanted to say a HUGE thank you to the lovely participants! It helps so much when reapplying for funding to have a good turnout and means we can reach more people in the short and long term.

On the same note, if you need to rearrange your place for whatever reason, please don’t worry. Life happens and I totally understand! Just make sure you book onto the next one and you’ll be welcomed with open arms, a hot drink and a smile.

Just finished filming this months tutorial of a gorgeous colour variegated maple leaf which stands proud from your project thanks to some clever framing before stitching the leaves.

The class will be released a little later this week as I’ve had a tough couple of weeks. I’m trying hard to be kind to myself and practice some self care, after all, that’s what this is all about.

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We had SUCH an amazing class last night with some new and familiar faces. I always leave these workshops feeling positive and grateful to be able to meet such lovely folks. How is this my job?!

We’ve got 3 more totally free workshops in Manchester over the next 2 weeks. Live in Manchester or know someone who does who’d benefit? Book your place here:

https://buff.ly/3DvGlRP

Hive mind! I need your help with reaching Manchester residents so any sharing, groups suggestions or tags of folks who would benefit and enjoy would be much appreciated…

Get your FREE thread journal class (and kit!) tomorrow at Ancoats Urban Village Medical Practice at 630pm (totally suitable for beginners).

You will receive a Complete Course & Kit worth £45 as well as the 1.5 hour workshop and optional bi-monthly sessions for the next 6 months. All funded by the Neighbourhood Investment Fund (NIF).

A wonderful way to better you mental health through creativity, mindfulness and good company.

If you live in Manchester City Centre, book your place here:
https://buff.ly/45P2oPU

For any other Manchester residents, you can find other fully funded workshops here:
https://buff.ly/3DvGlRP

Beautiful packaging is something that I pride myself on. Thank you so much for your wonderful feedback.

I really appreciate it!

Attention all embroidery enthusiasts!

Join our Thread Journal VIP group for only £10 a month and unlock over 30 hours of exclusive hand embroidery classes with new classes released monthly.

From beginner basics to advanced techniques, our tutorials will guide you through each step of the way.

You'll also gain access to a supportive community of like-minded creators, where you can share your progress and get feedback on your work. Plus, as a VIP member, you'll receive special discounts on our Thread Journal in-person events and the opportunity to trial new patterns.

Don't miss out on this opportunity to take your embroidery skills to the next level. Sign up today!

With the fast-paced lives we lead, it's easy to forget the precious memories we create every day. That's why I've been practicing the mindful art of hand embroidery to help me record and cherish those moments.

Each stitch I make is a small reminder of the laughter shared with loved ones, the beauty of nature, and the joys of everyday life. Not only is it a calming and therapeutic activity, but it also creates a beautiful keepsake that I can look back on for years to come.

So why not give it a try and see how it can help you appreciate the little things in life? 🧵✨