Category: Blog English

A letter to you, my kindred soul in stitches and stories. My dear friend, The year has barely unfolded, and already my hands are longing for fabric — soft cottons, gentle linens, the promise of something beautiful taking shape, one slow stitch at a time. I’ve been thinking a lot about beginnings lately. Not the Read More

My dear friend, As December winds down and the year 2025 comes to a gentle close, I find myself reflecting on all the stitches, patterns, and textures that have filled my days. Each piece of handmade embroidery and knitting I created this year feels like a small footprint of my journey—a tangible memory of patience, Read More

My dear friend, December has a way of making everything feel enchanted—the sparkle of lights, the soft glow of candles, and the thrill of dressing up for the season. This year, as I arranged my holiday wardrobe, I couldn’t help but linger over pieces adorned with lace and delicate embroidery. There is something truly special Read More

My dear friend, There’s something magical about family gatherings—the laughter, the stories, the quiet glances that remind us of home. This season, as I chose my outfit for a small reunion, I reached for a dress I had sewn myself. It made me smile. There’s a special kind of confidence that comes from wearing handmade Read More

My dear friend, Yesterday, while folding laundry, I lingered over a blouse I had sewn myself. The stitches weren’t perfect, but that’s exactly what made it precious. Every seam carried a memory—the moment I chose the fabric, the evening I stayed up late finishing the hem, the joy I felt wearing it for the first Read More

My dear friend, The other afternoon, as I sat with a basket full of yarn, I found myself switching between needles and hook. It struck me how differently they shape the same material: one creating smooth, elastic waves, the other sculpting lace-like textures. That’s the beauty of knitting and crochet—two arts, two voices, both singing Read More

My dear friend, The other day, while sorting through my wardrobe, I came across a dress I sewed in my twenties. I smiled remembering the girl I was back then—hopeful, dreamy, in love with every detail. What surprised me most is that, even now, it feels just as beautiful, just as right. That’s the gift Read More

My dear friend, This morning, as I dusted the shelves and lit a candle, I noticed how the little details around me create the feeling of home. A lace doily from my grandmother, a handmade curtain tie, a jar wrapped in yarn… each piece carries a story. That’s when I realized how much I cherish Read More

My dear friend, The mornings are cooler now, and as I wrapped my hands around a steaming cup of coffee, I found myself craving warmth—not just in my blanket, but in the surrounding colors. Autumn invites us to embrace warm colors for cold days, weaving their glow into our sewing, crochet, and handmade creations. I Read More

My dear friend, The first chill of autumn arrived yesterday, and as I wrapped a shawl around my shoulders, I thought of you. The season invites us to slow down, to savor tea by the window, to create with hands warmed by yarn. This year, I’ve been leaning into crochet with purpose, choosing to make Read More