Time flies. The first month of daily stitching for 2026 is complete, and the cloth fills up almost on its own while we’re looking the other way.
There were early days
There were cold sparkly frosty days
And in-between days
New for this year are YouTube videos of daily stitching. Definitely not every day but maybe once or twice a week, when I can. I have some responsibilities at present, and much depends on how much of that needs my attention.
For now, we go onward into February
And some snowdrops for Imbolc
If you’re having your own daily stitching adventure this year, I hope you’re enjoying it as much as I am. This is my fifth year, and it’s still just as necessary and enjoyable as it ever was. I think of it as a little oasis of peace in an increasingly turbulent world.
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Oh my, January done already! But you have a lovely pattern of patterns there!
thanks very much, it’s a start… and yes, January just disappeared in a blur 🤷🏻♀️
My January is also in the bag. I’ve decided to start each month in the top left square with the arrows in both directions – to establish the start of each month. I’ll imitate your snowdrops this week – frigid temperatures in Atlanta, Georgia – we are not used to this – they will make me smile. I’m really loving this project. p.s. I thought you were not working on a Sunday so was sure you would post tomorrow, but here you are – a lovely Sunday surprise for your many fans.
thanks so much Amanda Marie, glad you’re arranging the numbers your way, exactly as it should be 🙂 I’ve seen the freezing weather over there on the news and thought it was unusually cold for you. Hope you’re keeping warm!
And yes, you’re quite right, I Should Not Be Here On A Sunday 😎 I wrestled with myself a bit but, because of some other commitments, I will end up losing a couple of days this week so really had no choice but to catch up today. I’ll try and take a day off during the week to make up for it, which will be a nice treat 🙂
Hello Karen,
I would like to thank you for your communications via newsletters, Instagram posts and your YouTube videos (which I am really enjoying)! I find your work and tone both inspiring and soothing.
I have been on a journey for some time now to connect more intentionally with Mother Earth and planetary cycles. As a result of your inspiration, I have been working on designing a daily stitching practice connected to the 13 moon cycles of the (approximate) year, rather than the calendar months. The defining sturctural feature will be circular and begin with the first new moon at the beginning of spring as this appears to be the beginning of the yearly cycle for the Indigenous peoples of the land where I live. (This is making a lot of sense to me with the idea of spring renewal.)
Thank you for all that you do, as it is much appreciated in this world that needs more kindness and equity. Beverly
What a wonderful idea, Beverly; I agree, ‘cosmic’ or natural time is so much more meaningful than human-centric calendar time. I love your idea of the circular structure and the influence of the lunar cycles too. I do work with ‘calendar time’ but with emphasis on natural cycles and rhythms – for example, today’s snowdrops celebrate Imbolc, the old Celtic beginning of spring. I also mark the equinoxes and solstices on my daily stitch practice.
Thank you so much for your thoughtful and kind words; I’m so happy that your art is connecting you so beautifully to time and place.
What a great month! Beautiful colors and stitches………
I bought your yard long template online. I kind of screwed it up by going all the way across instead of just doing 5 across….oops. Anyway, I stitched about 14 of your Daily Blocks and learned a lot! It’s so relaxing to take this time every day and stitch. Actually, it’s FUN!
so glad you’re enjoying it Ginger, thanks so much – and it doesn’t matter at all in what order you stitch the blocks 🙂 there are 365 so one for every day, however you want to approach it.
Really enjoying this process. It’s given me the confidence to experiment with my own designs (no pressure because of the small boxes)
Thanks so much Karen x
thanks so much Debra, that’s perfect – indeed, no pressure, and exploring your own creative designs is what it’s all about 🙂
You are inspiring. I so love your work and so loving my daily stitching
that’s wonderful, thanks so much Joyce
💖Just brilliant! It’s like a stitch library for me. I’m still rather new to slow stitch, so your piece is very helpful. Love your YouTube. I found you through making zen. Thank you. 💖
thanks so much Janice, yes it will act as your own unique stitch library and something you can refer to indefinitely. I was very honoured to be part of Making Zen last year 🙂
Karen you have once again brought some much needed respite to the cruel month of January. Your choices of colours and stitching have helped immensely. Thank you! Mags
thanks so much, Mags ❤️
I began these moments when I discovered you three years ago. I’m not one for sticking to much long term but, like you, these slower moments of stitching feel as necessary as the morning cuppa. Maybe more. Thank you for sharing yourself and your stitching with others.
Ciao
Cathie
Canada
how lovely, thanks so much Cathie. This is year five for me, and I couldn’t imagine life without this process now. It really is a little pocketful of peace every day.