Over the school holidays, something shifted for me creatively. Not in a loud or dramatic way but quietly, slowly, and deeply. It was a shift I had been craving for some time. Without my studio at hand, I spent time stitching embroidery. There was an outcome in mind, practicing for Class 4 embroidery class. But what I gave myself permission to do was work intuitively, without urgency or expectation beyond simply showing up to the process. I slowed everything down. I spent time

In 2023, Nickie walked into my sewing studio with an eager smile and a beginner's spirit. She had just signed up for my You Decide sewing...