Slowing down the stitches...

Embroidery is a very relaxing and meditative process for me. As soon as the needle is threaded and I start to stitch away, my mind begins to slow down to a more natural pace. I feel like I've been given permission to escape from the crazy, hundred mile an hour speed of the outside world. I'm in a slow-stitch cocoon and it's my very own daily soothing therapy.