I have done this all my life, well, since the age of 12 I believe. I don't know all the embroidery stitches, but I can wield a needle and thread pretty well.
What I love about hand sewing is all the thinking I can do as I get into the rhythm of stitching. Lotsa introspection, self realization, etc...
This time of seclusion has been good for my soul. And I am happy.
Play Nice! xxoo
