It is so wonderful that your husband encourages you in your creativity. He really “gets” you. It is so wonderful watching you stitch. I am so relaxed watching you.
Hi Emma, this is such an important video addressing mental health and wellbeing, and reminding us of the healing powers of connecting with nature and being creative. Your quilt as you go project is exquisite and a lovely way to repurpose the antique embroideries ( although I did gasp when you cut into them!). Thank you for being so open and honest. I love your channel and this is where I come to watch your beautiful content and to de-stress. Thank you so much for creating this space. ❤️
@Emma Jones Vintage Sewing Box ahh, you're most welcome. 🤗 I bet whoever stitched those vintage embroideries would be thrilled that they live on in your quilt. ❤️
I've suffered with mental health issues most of my life. I find that hand stitching of any sort calms my mind and helps bring me back towards center. Thankfully, my husband, like yours, pays attention to my struggles. He often suggests that I pick up needle and thread even when I don't recognize the need myself. He never complains when dishes are in the kitchen sink or other chores are not done. He knows that I am attending to my well-being, which is the most important thing of all.
Dear sweet miss Emma - thank you for the lovely video! Never underestimate the power of your story and your words! Thank you for sharing them with us. I too have been stuggling just as many others are now also. I love watching you work and listening to your calming words! God bless!
I am so happy to see your beautiful “Happy Memories Quilt”. Hand sewing is my release right now as well & I completely understand the need to spend time escaping into our own little world of peace and happiness through quilting. 🙏❤😊
How ironic that you find sewing and quilting so calming, healing and relaxing when your videos actually help me to feel more relaxed as your voice is so gentle and calm. Thank you, Emma 💐
God bless you for your honesty and openness about your mental health! You are a wonderful example of overcoming obstacles through creativity! Your quilt is beautiful!!☺️
What a treasure you have in your husband. He knows you and what you need at just the right time. That is so very rare in men. Most of the time they don't seem to pay much attention to us, unless they're hungry. Your quilt is beautiful, your work is relaxing, and reminds me a bit of Beatrix Potters stories. Take care of yourself, covid has left a lot of us in pretty low states.
Thank you for sharing. Someone once said “Take it out of your head and put it in your hands” That is what hand sewing is. I love your videos, your voice is so calming to me.
Your quilt is beautiful and so is your openness. Your music is so pleasant it just gives me such a feeling of peace and walking threw a field of flowers and butterflies. I pray your well being continues to be comforted by the beauty and relaxation of all you create. Blessings to you.
Oh Emma I just finished reading the secret garden and it made me cry, that last chapter, I think everyone should read it, such a beautiful book. Lovely video, your quilt is the loveliest quilt I've ever seen it's Soo beautiful 🌸❤️. Thank you so much for making videos, I really love watching them 🌷🐦🌸
It's a wonderful story, I totally agree, I think the world would be a better place if more people took the time to slow down and appreciate the small things. Thanks so much for watching, take care
Couldn’t agree more with you. Fiber arts helped me come back to life. It’s soothing. It’s therapeutic. And in the end we have something lovely to display or gift someone and your videos are so very lovely and calming, thanks Emma!
I thoroughly enjoyed watching your neat stitching and listening to you explain how the outdoors and reading had inspired you to make beautiful things for yourself and others to enjoy. Thank you for this lovely video, it's reawakened my thoughts about digging into my stash of fabric and the various embroidery pieces I've done over the years, still unframed and waiting... ❤
Beautifully said, and thank you for just being you. Your Husband reminding you of the lovely linens and fabrics is so special, that will be an unseen memory stitched into the quilt, I'm sure there will be many 🌸
💐 How healing and soothing this was to me😊. I also suffer from depression. Please continue to talk of you, how you are doing, your life, your thoughts, your background, anything! Thank you! ❤️🤗🌸
You bring so much to the world. Your voice is calm, your fabric choices are beautiful and so is your quilting. Thank you for being you and sharing yourself with us. You are enough and you are wonderful.
Oh, and meant to add: I love that the vintage pieces you purchase will have a new life! I had a booth in a vintage store and every item was special to me. I think I will start searching out pieces like yours and like you, give them a new life and opportunity to shine.
Emma your quiet gentle ways and the message you bring with the video creates a sense of peace. Thank you. And I really love the quilt. Blessings to you.
Hello Emma. I found your videos a few months ago and it’s such a calming relaxing channel. My mother was a very talented hand stitcher, machine stitcher and crocheter. She taught me as a little girl and I’ve done it over the years but raising my family of five children and working took much of my time. The last few years of my mom’s life we spent a lot of time together and the joy of hand stitching together was wonderful and greatly missed when she passed. I now sew by myself and his so therapeutic and relaxing and it truly does bring a bitter sweetness to my heart. People enjoy my gifts given to them and my adult children enjoy seeing me happy in my “happy place “. I have my mother’s embroidered linens with other items and I will be sharing those with others when I am ready to bring her things out and see them again. Thank you for sharing your beautiful work and for doing videos.
thank you so much for sharing your story with me Marcella. I can totally understand how sewing is bitter sweet for you now but I am glad you have happy memories of her. Take care and thank you so much for watching
Dear Emma, what a happy feeling you gave me with your quilting and calm voice. I too find joy and peace in quilting. I am eighty six and in a nursing home, the only one in here with a sewing machine and all my sewing supplies. I stay busy doing sewing, making quilts, and lots of other things along with making and altering for the other residents here. I find so much pleasure in this. It takes my mind off other things that I don,t need to think about. I like to say that sewing keeps me going! God bless and keep all you seamstresses out there.
Emma, thank you for sharing your feelings. I love watching your videos. Your lovely calm voice, the serene music, delectable fabrics, appliqués, charming embroideries soothe me and have inspired me. You are good for my mental health. Thank you so much for making these videos and sharing them with all of us. I glad that it helps you to make them. Sending peace and love your way.
Dearest Emma, thank you so much for sharing your thoughts and your sewing, and the way that your sewing helps your mental health. I enjoyed every moment of this video. I thought it was so lovely that your husband understood what would help you and relax your mind. I adore your videos and your genuine, beautiful, gentle nature, take care, Diane xxx
I am not a quilter but your beautiful hexagons have inspired me to have a go at making the bigger size hexagon table runner. I am almost 80yrs old. Thank you for all of your wonderful videos. You are a beautiful soul.
You have such a lovely aesthetic, and soothing voice. I could watch you create for hours, thank you for sharing your gifts with us, and a little of your self, too!
Dear sweet Emma you are such a blessing to me. I too struggle with mental health and also chronic pain. When I am at my worst I make myself sew. I work thru the pain till it just isn't as bad because I am just so distracted from the joy of creating! There is such amazing peace that comes from seeing a project or a block from start to finish. Keep sewing and we will all keep supporting! Thanks for your videos!!!
Thank you so much Shelly. I am sorry you have struggles too, it really is a blessing to have sewing to escape to at difficult times, I am glad it helps you. Take care and thanks for watching
Thank you, Emma, for sharing this video. It was so calming and relaxing with your voice and music. This is just what I needed. Thank you for inspiring us. Love and Blessings ❤️😘🤗💕
Stunning Emma!! Once again you have inspired my stiching...thank you for your honesty...yes, my quilting and crafting is a source of solace for a world that is sometimes difficult to understand...love the secret door hexi.💚💛💜💙💟
What a lovely memory quilt! It's beautiful! And so enjoyed your chat. It is so true..my projects, whether sewing, crochet, or quilting are very therapeutic for me also. Thank you for sharing!
The Secret Garden has been one of my favorites also. I think when I am outside in nature it draws me to Heavenly Father and all the beauty he created for us. I love to work on handwork, I heard, " out of your head and into your hands" somewhere and I think it's so true. I tend to overthink everything and having a project that doesn't require much thought is such a release and relief at the same time. As usual your work is amazing.
Thank you Emma for sharing your story. You made me see why I enjoy keeping my hands busy, crocheting, quilting, EPP, and embroidery. I never thought to add embroidery to my EPP. Yours is absolutely gorgeous! I hope it continues to bring you comfort and pease. 💖💖💖
Your quilt is going to be stunning! Your videos are calming. We all need to find the space that keeps us calm and relaxed. We have become a society that feels if we are not socially engaging, we are not enjoying life. Taking care of ourselves is a number one priority. If we are not well, our families don't do well. Peace and blessings to you.
So lovely and inspiring!!! Just watching and listening to you brings such calm and happieness to my day. I appreciate the lesson to keep busy doing something simple and joyful. Brings sunshine and positivity to those difficult times, thanks for sharing!! I love the added hand embroidery, it takes it to another level!! Happy Stitching!!
This video is absolutely me as well, hand stitching projects calm me and the repetitive motions let my mind rest. I have been dealing with chronic illness for over 2 years and find I go more to these projects. I was happy to have on with me for recovery in hospital after emergency surgery.
I am sorry you have been been dealing with chronic illness. I am glad you have stitching to help you through. I hope you are feeling better after the surgery. Take care, sending you lots of well wishes
I have been going through a chronic health flare and I have found that two of my hobbies have been very helpful for me to get out of my head and have something to focus on other than pain. My EPP quilt has been lovely for when I need something rythmic to ground / relax me. My other hobby, painting miniatures has been great for helping me tune out the pain and to flex my creativity muscles. Both have been helping me to get out of the bad mood cycles
I am so sorry you've been having a health flare, sending you lots of well wishes, I hope things ease soon. I am glad you have lovely hobbies to get you through. Take care and thanks for watching
Dear Emma, thank you for opening up and sharing your personal story. Watching your videos makes me relax and feeling better. We all struggle from time to time. Perhaps you don't even know how important and helpful your videos are. They mean a lot to me. ❤
I adore The Secret Garden. I sent an illustrated version (classic) to my 4 yo granddaughter and she immediately pretended their large wooden gate was the secret garden door. (Mom kept the parts age-appropriate for her.) Just yesterday I decided to try quilting both by hand and machine. I am caring for my mother and need something for my own mental health. Watching someone struggle with dementia tears at one's heart and I'm also often exhausted. Mom is very creative, so I think she will enjoy looking at fabrics and who knows, perhaps she can do a bit of stitching. Thank you for being you and sharing yourself. ❤
Oh I’m sorry to hear you are going through that, I’ve experienced a family member with dementia before and it’s heartbreaking. Sending you lots of hugs, I hope some sewing helps you and that your Mom will be able to do some too x
Such a sweet message from you to all of us that need a reminder to Allow ourselves time to do something that gives us joy and we aren’t doing it for anyone else. Your hexies really look like the beautiful dishes at the antique store. Love the gate to the secret garden.
This is turning into such a lovely quilt and I too find the mindless repetitive stitching fives me peace. It allows me to think quietly about something that is running thru my mind 100 mph. Thank you for being vulnerable with us... You are blessed with a spouse that is supportive and knows you well enough to offer suggestions to help you find peace... Blessings to you
Sewing in general is calming for me and I agree that hand sewing is even more so ~ like meditation with such peace in your finger tips! You have the sweetest most gentle voice. One night I was listening to you and fell asleep! Thank you for your channel.💖
Emma thank you so much for your videos, they are so comforting to me. Listening to your voice, the music you play, and the creations you stitch relieve my stress. You bring so much joy to everyone. Thank you again.
Thank you so much Emma for sharing this video. I think you strike a chord with so many thousands of women, who stitch for anxiety or mental health reasons, as well as joy. Slow stitching has changed my life for the better and I admire your vulnerability in sharing. I love your quilt and the stories it tells. Also many thanks to your loving husband for encouraging you to make this project! Love from Australia, Mj x
Oh thank you for such lovely words! I’m so glad it struck a chord with you because I did feel nervous about sharing. I’m glad slow stitching has really helped you too. Take care 🌸
Hello Emma, it was such a pleasure watching you today. In a world filled with strident, angry voices it is so soothing to hear your quiet, gentle words. We are so fortunate to have someone like you on TH-cam.
Thank you Emma for sharing your story. I clear my mind by making hexies, knitting, crocheting, and cross-stitching. I love watching your videos. They are so peaceful and relaxing for me.
I'm so happy to hear that your husband encourages you❤ also that you choose to go to your 'happy ' quilting project to get inspired. This is so much more productive and helpful. You have inspired me to do small hexies, which is now my go to project for in-between times. When I am feeling low and sad I like to listen to gospel music and I have the Bible app, and I like to listen to the Psalms. This helps my mind to calm down❤ take care.I love listening and watching your TH-cam
I love the way you embroidered the door block! I ave seen the movie of the Secret Garden but never read the book. I think I will look for it next time I am in a book store. I agree with you that nature can be very healing in many ways! I enjoy gardening and watching in the Spring for all the signs of new life. Hopefully your heart and mind will be encouraged today as you have taken the time to bless us with your most thoughtful and lovely video.
You are a lightworker, empath Emma. I can feel your energy. I am having to do more quilting. I am deep in grief with the loss of my Dad last July 20th. The warmer weather is bringing out deep pain that I actually want to slowly go through. Hand quilting and quilting is helping. It is an outlet.
Thank you for sharing your story and your talent with us, Emma! I am a 63 year old mother of three adult children and a grandmother of one. All my adult life I have been struggling with mild to moderate depression, and what has helped me more than any medicines was being out in nature, and using my hands to create by sewing, embroidery, knitting, crochet, and quilting. I like how you combine embroidery and quilting, and am planning to do some small projects based on your ideas. Love your videos, and have learned a lot from you😊😊😊
Thank you so much for sharing that with me. I’m sorry you’ve struggled too but so glad you’ve found things to help. Those things help me massively too. Take care and thanks for watching
Emma, so glad you shared with us. Just watching you stitch improved my day immensely. I also love The Secret Garden and your Quilt is growing in its beauty.
Thank you so much 😊 for showing so beautiful hand work of arts you make it look so easy 🤗 please keep creating and encouraging your viewers to try what makes them Happy 😊 ✌️
Thank you for your videos. This has really helped me to try to think that I want to start English paper pacing. I love him sewing. I have handsome unblocks together. And I love seeing all the quilts that you showed. Thank you for taking us on your trip.❤
You go gurl! The quilt is so sweet and gorgeous. Plus guilt as you go is such a wonderful traditional way to make a bed cover /blanket (the Wartime farm, BBC they made square blocks) grows over time. Plus if you need to make it bigger you simply add more squares, plus there's no need to edge the quilt because the blocks are all pre-edged, genius.
It was so wonderful to join you and hear your words of wisdom about the power of stitching. I know if I sit in a sunny corner and do my hand stitching, I get lost in the quietness of it and feel so much better. I just love how you can create such a beautiful hexagon from your imagination for your quilt. You are so very clever and creative. Take care Emma. xx
Thank you so much am in tears as after 6 months of a serious foot injury my concentration has been affected but your openness and help has helped so much I love the way you cut the embroidery to go off the side it gave it movement and the way forward is to maybe "tell a story" through stitching like you have with the door. Really helped me. Thankyou
I’m so sorry about your injury Lorraine. Sending you huge hugs and lots of well wishes. Thank you for watching and for your lovely comment. I hope some stitching can help you too. Take care x
Your husband sound lovely. I am so happy for you that he cares so deeply and knows you. Your project is so inspiring to me. I love nothing better than working in hand with pretty fabrics and soothing textures. I have gotten some things together but have not started yet. Thank you for the beautiful little nudge.
❤thank you Emma I needed this today. We all need something that brings peace to our mind. Thank you for being brave to share. And peace to all that we all find an activity that brings peace and joy 😊
Thank you Emma for your lovely video and words. I so understand the comfort you describe from sewing and creating. Sending much love from a fellow sufferer. Xxxx❤
Hi Emma 💋you are so right x I lost my brother, my dog and my dad in the last 4 yrs 😢 my sewing and crocheting helped me immensely during those times, It would take me to another place which gave me a break from the heartache and the grief and at times it still hits me, and I continue to do those things that have helped me x so I encourage anyone suffering in any way to have a go, even though sometimes you may not feel like it, you will be amazed at how you feel when you do, and then you drift away somewhere else, but in a good way ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤
oh Helena, I am so so sorry to hear of your losses, I can't imagine how difficult that must be. Sending you huge hugs. I am glad sewing is helping you, thank you for putting this important message here to help others. Take care x x
I wholeheartedly agree that stitching heals. I love your videos! By watching you create, I find I am re-energized to work on my projects. Knowing you and others are stitching towards healing with me is wonderful! Good job! Thanks!
I love the idea of incorporating old embroidered linens into new projects and I adore your embroidered secret garden door! But even better I want to tell you this video calmed my nerves so much I could literally feel the stress leaving my body as I watched it so thank you for that. Been dealing with a painful health issue. And your hair looked beautiful!
oh thank you! and I am so glad the video helped you in that way, that means more to me than anything. Take care, I hope you are feeling ok. Sending lots of well wishes your way
A lovely video, thank you. I was fighting a cancer battle during Covid times so was home or in the hospital for a year and a half. I made 21 crochet blankets during that time and it saved my life. I had something to keep me busy and look forward to. My husband bought me yarn, yarn, yarn and never complained. When I was well I gave blankets to friends and family that supported me and gave the rest to a homeless shelter. I kept one that I made while I was in Mayo Clinic. Pursuing creative endeavors is very healing.
Thank you so much for sharing your story, I'm so glad to hear you are well now. The power of creating is an incredible thing, I'm so glad it helped you. And then you passed that on by giving away the blankets, that is so special. Take good care of yourself x
Just came across your channel - you pick the prettiest daintiest fabrics. Your hexagon quilt is beautiful! I love it! What a great idea to pick embroidered pieces and repurpose them. I love going to thrift stores and antique stores so I'm going to keep my eyes open for some pretty pieces. Right now, I chalk paint furniture and crochet here and there - that's my mind therapy when I need to relax and tell myself everything is going to be okay!
It’s so wonderful to just be within ourselves and do what we need for us. As I’m going through some health issues, I’ve discovered that creating in my sewing room is my escape. Thank you so much for sharing. ❤
It's a shame you are dealing with health problems, and especially mental health. I've been there - much empathy coming your way - and wouldn't wish it on my worst enemy, let alone on someone like you, whose soothing and beautiful videos here are so healing and peaceful to watch and listen to. You're helping other people more than you might think. Enjoy your beautiful happy memories, and I wish you many, many more happy times from now on xxxxxx
There is something about touching and working with soft, beautiful fabric that soothes my mind. Lovely video & thank you so much for sharing. I feel very similar to what you discussed & it very much helps to not feel alone. ❤
I love old linen and lace and incorporate them in some projects. I love how you have included pieces in your quilt. I’ve made a few hexagonal quilts but never bound them. That is a great way of not having to back a quilt, the part I hate. I agree with you that craft projects help very much with your well-being. Your work is beautifully neat. I watch your videos and they are inspiring. You certainly have the right mindset. Good for you. Tfs.
It is so wonderful that your husband encourages you in your creativity. He really “gets” you. It is so wonderful watching you stitch. I am so relaxed watching you.
I am so lucky to have him. Thanks so much for watching Janet
Absolutely, I was thinking the same thing!!! 🙌🏼🙌🏼🙌🏼
You are blessed to have such a wonderful hubby❤
Hi Emma, this is such an important video addressing mental health and wellbeing, and reminding us of the healing powers of connecting with nature and being creative. Your quilt as you go project is exquisite and a lovely way to repurpose the antique embroideries ( although I did gasp when you cut into them!). Thank you for being so open and honest. I love your channel and this is where I come to watch your beautiful content and to de-stress. Thank you so much for creating this space. ❤️
thank you so much Karen. I did worry about showing me cutting them as it does look shocking! thank you for such kind words Karen, means a lot x
@Emma Jones Vintage Sewing Box ahh, you're most welcome. 🤗 I bet whoever stitched those vintage embroideries would be thrilled that they live on in your quilt. ❤️
I've suffered with mental health issues most of my life. I find that hand stitching of any sort calms my mind and helps bring me back towards center. Thankfully, my husband, like yours, pays attention to my struggles. He often suggests that I pick up needle and thread even when I don't recognize the need myself. He never complains when dishes are in the kitchen sink or other chores are not done. He knows that I am attending to my well-being, which is the most important thing of all.
Oh he sounds lovely Donna, and very much like mine. It’s so good to have support around you isn’t it. Take care x
Dear sweet miss Emma - thank you for the lovely video! Never underestimate the power of your story and your words! Thank you for sharing them with us. I too have been stuggling just as many others are now also. I love watching you work and listening to your calming words! God bless!
Thank you Anita, I appreciate your lovely words. Take care and thanks for watching
I am so happy to see your beautiful “Happy Memories Quilt”. Hand sewing is my release right now as well & I completely understand the need to spend time escaping into our own little world of peace and happiness through quilting. 🙏❤😊
absolutely Shelli, it's so important to have something to escape to. Take care x
You are so talented, I love your work
How ironic that you find sewing and quilting so calming, healing and relaxing when your videos actually help me to feel more relaxed as your voice is so gentle and calm. Thank you, Emma 💐
I’m so glad! Thank you so much, that is a lovely thing to say and it means a lot to me that you enjoy my videos 🌸
@@emmajonesvintagesewingbox We need your videos to help take our minds off of the horrible things going on in this world at the moment 💐
God bless you for your honesty and openness about your mental health! You are a wonderful example of overcoming obstacles through creativity! Your quilt is beautiful!!☺️
thank you so much Brenda
What a treasure you have in your husband. He knows you and what you need at just the right time. That is so very rare in men. Most of the time they don't seem to pay much attention to us, unless they're hungry.
Your quilt is beautiful, your work is relaxing, and reminds me a bit of Beatrix Potters stories. Take care of yourself, covid has left a lot of us in pretty low states.
thank you so much Violet, I appreciate your kind comments
Thank you for sharing.
Someone once said
“Take it out of your head and put it in your hands”
That is what hand sewing is.
I love your videos, your voice is so calming to me.
That is so true. Thanks so much Annette
Your quilt is beautiful and so is your openness. Your music is so pleasant it just gives me such a feeling of peace and walking threw a field of flowers and butterflies. I pray your well being continues to be comforted by the beauty and relaxation of all you create. Blessings to you.
oh thank you Denise, I am so happy you enjoyed the video, Take care
Oh Emma I just finished reading the secret garden and it made me cry, that last chapter, I think everyone should read it, such a beautiful book. Lovely video, your quilt is the loveliest quilt I've ever seen it's Soo beautiful 🌸❤️. Thank you so much for making videos, I really love watching them 🌷🐦🌸
It's a wonderful story, I totally agree, I think the world would be a better place if more people took the time to slow down and appreciate the small things. Thanks so much for watching, take care
Couldn’t agree more with you. Fiber arts helped me come back to life. It’s soothing. It’s therapeutic. And in the end we have something lovely to display or gift someone and your videos are so very lovely and calming, thanks Emma!
I am so glad crafts have helped you too, thanks ever so much for watching
I thoroughly enjoyed watching your neat stitching and listening to you explain how the outdoors and reading had inspired you to make beautiful things for yourself and others to enjoy. Thank you for this lovely video, it's reawakened my thoughts about digging into my stash of fabric and the various embroidery pieces I've done over the years, still unframed and waiting... ❤
It is such a Joy to see your creations! You are truly a lovely person. Fiber arts are healing and inspiring to everyone! Lets Enjoy and relax!! ❤
Your sharing is healing to me, thank you 💞
Oh thank you! That is a lovely thing to say
Beautifully said, and thank you for just being you. Your Husband reminding you of the lovely linens and fabrics is so special, that will be an unseen memory stitched into the quilt, I'm sure there will be many 🌸
oh you are so right, I am very lucky to have him. Thanks ever so much for watching Alison Mary x
💐 How healing and soothing this was to me😊. I also suffer from depression. Please continue to talk of you, how you are doing, your life, your thoughts, your background, anything! Thank you! ❤️🤗🌸
Thank you Charby. I am sorry you suffer too. Take care of yourself x
You bring so much to the world. Your voice is calm, your fabric choices are beautiful and so is your quilting. Thank you for being you and sharing yourself with us. You are enough and you are wonderful.
Thank you so much! That is a lovely thing to say and has really made my day x
Oh, and meant to add: I love that the vintage pieces you purchase will have a new life! I had a booth in a vintage store and every item was special to me. I think I will start searching out pieces like yours and like you, give them a new life and opportunity to shine.
Thank you for your candid thoughts and sharing them. Think we all have the same struggles. All the best
we really do, take care and thanks for watching
Emma your quiet gentle ways and the message you bring with the video creates a sense of peace. Thank you. And I really love the quilt. Blessings to you.
Oh thank you Wendy!
Another beautiful video Emma! Your videos never fail to calm me down and make me smile.
I'm so glad! Thanks for watching Kerry
Hello Emma. I found your videos a few months ago and it’s such a calming relaxing channel. My mother was a very talented hand stitcher, machine stitcher and crocheter. She taught me as a little girl and I’ve done it over the years but raising my family of five children and working took much of my time. The last few years of my mom’s life we spent a lot of time together and the joy of hand stitching together was wonderful and greatly missed when she passed. I now sew by myself and his so therapeutic and relaxing and it truly does bring a bitter sweetness to my heart. People enjoy my gifts given to them and my adult children enjoy seeing me happy in my “happy place “. I have my mother’s embroidered linens with other items and I will be sharing those with others when I am ready to bring her things out and see them again. Thank you for sharing your beautiful work and for doing videos.
thank you so much for sharing your story with me Marcella. I can totally understand how sewing is bitter sweet for you now but I am glad you have happy memories of her. Take care and thank you so much for watching
You are a true inspiration Emma, your husband sounds lovely, the sun is shining, that makes life a little better too x
Thank you so much Michele 🌸
Dear Emma, what a happy feeling you gave me with your quilting and calm voice. I too find joy and peace in quilting. I am eighty six and in a nursing home, the only one in here with a sewing machine and all my sewing supplies. I stay busy doing sewing, making quilts, and lots of other things along with making and altering for the other residents here. I find so much pleasure in this. It takes my mind off other things that I don,t need to think about. I like to say that sewing keeps me going! God bless and keep all you seamstresses out there.
Hi Winona, I’m so glad to hear you are keeping busy with your sewing machine and helping others too, that is wonderful. Thanks so much for watching
I agree with you. Sewing, quilting, knitting.....all help me cope with the things going on around us. Your quilt is beautiful.
Thank you Sharon
Oh Emma, know that you are not alone too. You are a shining beacon with your videos to all us slow stitchers out there! Xx
Aww thanks so much Sally x
Emma, thank you for sharing your feelings. I love watching your videos. Your lovely calm voice, the serene music, delectable fabrics, appliqués, charming embroideries soothe me and have inspired me. You are good for my mental health. Thank you so much for making these videos and sharing them with all of us. I glad that it helps you to make them. Sending peace and love your way.
oh thank you Arlene, your words mean so much to me
Oh my those Hexagons are soooo pretty! Sewing is comforting to the soul!
thank you! It really is like comfort food for the soul
Dearest Emma, thank you so much for sharing your thoughts and your sewing, and the way that your sewing helps your mental health. I enjoyed every moment of this video. I thought it was so lovely that your husband understood what would help you and relax your mind. I adore your videos and your genuine, beautiful, gentle nature, take care, Diane xxx
Thank you so much for such lovely words Diane. I know I am so lucky to have him supporting me. Take care and thanks for watching
I am not a quilter but your beautiful hexagons have inspired me to have a go at making the bigger size hexagon table runner. I am almost 80yrs old. Thank you for all of your wonderful videos. You are a beautiful soul.
Thank you! I’m so happy to hear that, have fun 🌸
Oh my gosh Emma, you are such a gentle soul and so creative with your hands ❤
that is so kind, thank you Giselle x
You have such a lovely aesthetic, and soothing voice. I could watch you create for hours, thank you for sharing your gifts with us, and a little of your self, too!
Oh thank you so much! That means a lot
My son used to say “Mummy is only calm when she is doing art things”. It’s so true even today.
Dear sweet Emma you are such a blessing to me. I too struggle with mental health and also chronic pain. When I am at my worst I make myself sew. I work thru the pain till it just isn't as bad because I am just so distracted from the joy of creating! There is such amazing peace that comes from seeing a project or a block from start to finish. Keep sewing and we will all keep supporting! Thanks for your videos!!!
Thank you so much Shelly. I am sorry you have struggles too, it really is a blessing to have sewing to escape to at difficult times, I am glad it helps you. Take care and thanks for watching
You are amazing , honest and sincere in who you are and what you are doing .
that is so kind, thank you Barbara
Love the use of those linens and yes the secret garden is a magical story- thanks for sharing 💐
Glad you enjoyed it, thank you Tracy
Absolutely exquisite💐 Thank you so very much for sharing💐 For you and your family, please stay healthy, safe and happy always❣️🥰 Happy stitching❣️🥰
oh thank you Lisa! Wishing the same to you and your family x
Thank you, Emma, for sharing this video. It was so calming and relaxing with your voice and music. This is just what I needed. Thank you for inspiring us.
Love and Blessings ❤️😘🤗💕
You're so welcome! Thank you for watching Diane
Wow your sewing is fabulous. The little door with the flowers looks really nice. You're an inspiration. Thanks for sharing.
oh thank you Helen!
Stunning Emma!! Once again you have inspired my stiching...thank you for your honesty...yes, my quilting and crafting is a source of solace for a world that is sometimes difficult to understand...love the secret door hexi.💚💛💜💙💟
Thank you so much Michelle Ann, I am glad it helps you too. Take care
What a lovely memory quilt! It's beautiful! And so enjoyed your chat. It is so true..my projects, whether sewing, crochet, or quilting are very therapeutic for me also. Thank you for sharing!
thank you so much Pamela
What a beautiful quilt Emma , l agree with you stitching does help ground you and helps with our mental health. ❤
The Secret Garden has been one of my favorites also.
I think when I am outside in nature it draws me to Heavenly Father and all the beauty he created for us.
I love to work on handwork, I heard, " out of your head and into your hands" somewhere and I think it's so true. I tend to overthink everything and having a project that doesn't require much thought is such a release and relief at the same time.
As usual your work is amazing.
thank you Shirley, they are such wise words that I will always remember
I love having vintage linens throughout my home. The original purpose of them were to keep the dust at bay
Sewing brings peace to many of us. Thank you for sharing
Thank you Emma for sharing your story. You made me see why I enjoy keeping my hands busy, crocheting, quilting, EPP, and embroidery. I never thought to add embroidery to my EPP. Yours is absolutely gorgeous! I hope it continues to bring you comfort and pease. 💖💖💖
thank you Debbie, creating with our hands is so important for well being isn't it. Take care and thanks for watching x
Your quilt is going to be stunning! Your videos are calming. We all need to find the space that keeps us calm and relaxed. We have become a society that feels if we are not socially engaging, we are not enjoying life. Taking care of ourselves is a number one priority. If we are not well, our families don't do well. Peace and blessings to you.
Thank you so much Chris. What you say is so true. Take care
So lovely and inspiring!!! Just watching and listening to you brings such calm and happieness to my day. I appreciate the lesson to keep busy doing something simple and joyful. Brings sunshine and positivity to those difficult times, thanks for sharing!! I love the added hand embroidery, it takes it to another level!! Happy Stitching!!
thank you ever so much April, I hope stitching brings you some joy too today
This video is absolutely me as well, hand stitching projects calm me and the repetitive motions let my mind rest. I have been dealing with chronic illness for over 2 years and find I go more to these projects. I was happy to have on with me for recovery in hospital after emergency surgery.
I am sorry you have been been dealing with chronic illness. I am glad you have stitching to help you through. I hope you are feeling better after the surgery. Take care, sending you lots of well wishes
I have been going through a chronic health flare and I have found that two of my hobbies have been very helpful for me to get out of my head and have something to focus on other than pain. My EPP quilt has been lovely for when I need something rythmic to ground / relax me. My other hobby, painting miniatures has been great for helping me tune out the pain and to flex my creativity muscles. Both have been helping me to get out of the bad mood cycles
I am so sorry you've been having a health flare, sending you lots of well wishes, I hope things ease soon. I am glad you have lovely hobbies to get you through. Take care and thanks for watching
I love listening to the Secret Garden audiobook. Thanks for sharing your talents!
Thank you Nancy, it's a great story isn't it
Dear Emma, thank you for opening up and sharing your personal story. Watching your videos makes me relax and feeling better. We all struggle from time to time. Perhaps you don't even know how important and helpful your videos are. They mean a lot to me. ❤
And your comment really means so much to me Sibylle, thank you so much 🤗
I adore The Secret Garden. I sent an illustrated version (classic) to my 4 yo granddaughter and she immediately pretended their large wooden gate was the secret garden door. (Mom kept the parts age-appropriate for her.) Just yesterday I decided to try quilting both by hand and machine. I am caring for my mother and need something for my own mental health. Watching someone struggle with dementia tears at one's heart and I'm also often exhausted. Mom is very creative, so I think she will enjoy looking at fabrics and who knows, perhaps she can do a bit of stitching. Thank you for being you and sharing yourself. ❤
Oh I’m sorry to hear you are going through that, I’ve experienced a family member with dementia before and it’s heartbreaking. Sending you lots of hugs, I hope some sewing helps you and that your Mom will be able to do some too x
Your secret garden door is precious! My favorite! ❤
Oh thank you!
I think your work is exquisite.
oh thank you so much Soozie!
I love how you share your story, it’s beautiful!
Maybe you should write a book about your life and your amazing work!🥰🥰
thank you Susan, that is very kind x
Lovely. Thanks for sharing. Take care. 🪡🌻
so glad you liked it, thanks for watching
Beautiful hand work!!!Love hand sewing and quilting thank you for sharing this wonderful video.
thank you Linda!
Such a sweet message from you to all of us that need a reminder to Allow ourselves time to do something that gives us joy and we aren’t doing it for anyone else.
Your hexies really look like the beautiful dishes at the antique store. Love the gate to the secret garden.
thank you so much Leslie
This is turning into such a lovely quilt and I too find the mindless repetitive stitching fives me peace. It allows me to think quietly about something that is running thru my mind 100 mph. Thank you for being vulnerable with us... You are blessed with a spouse that is supportive and knows you well enough to offer suggestions to help you find peace... Blessings to you
Yes, I am so so lucky to have him. Take care and thanks ever so much for watching. I am glad stitching helps you too
I just love your beautiful quilt! It’s truly amazing! I look forward to the next installment of the Happy Memories Quilt! Until then, be well!
Thank you so much!
Sewing in general is calming for me and I agree that hand sewing is even more so ~ like meditation with such peace in your finger tips! You have the sweetest most gentle voice. One night I was listening to you and fell asleep! Thank you for your channel.💖
thank you so so much Nancy! I appreciate you watching, even if I do send you to sleep! Take care x
Emma thank you so much for your videos, they are so comforting to me. Listening to your voice, the music you play, and the creations you stitch relieve my stress. You bring so much joy to everyone. Thank you again.
oh thank you Karen! That is such a kind thing to say. Take care
Hi Emma I appreciate your honesty.
I went through a health journey and found quilting helped me mentally
Thank you Pamela, I’m so glad it has helped you too. Take care x
So lovely Emma, thank you!
Glad you like it Susan
Thank you so much Emma for sharing this video. I think you strike a chord with so many thousands of women, who stitch for anxiety or mental health reasons, as well as joy. Slow stitching has changed my life for the better and I admire your vulnerability in sharing. I love your quilt and the stories it tells. Also many thanks to your loving husband for encouraging you to make this project! Love from Australia, Mj x
Oh thank you for such lovely words! I’m so glad it struck a chord with you because I did feel nervous about sharing. I’m glad slow stitching has really helped you too. Take care 🌸
Thank you for sharing! I too find rest in stitching & it is so calming to me. Love your quilt, it is beautiful. ❤
Thank you! 😊
Hello Emma, it was such a pleasure watching you today. In a world filled with strident, angry voices it is so soothing to hear your quiet, gentle words. We are so fortunate to have someone like you on TH-cam.
Oh thank you! That means so so much to me 🤗
Thank you Emma for sharing your story. I clear my mind by making hexies, knitting, crocheting, and cross-stitching. I love watching your videos. They are so peaceful and relaxing for me.
thank you Susan, having these crafts to turn to is a real blessing isn't it
Well said, Emma ❤
I'm so happy to hear that your husband encourages you❤ also that you choose to go to your 'happy ' quilting project to get inspired. This is so much more productive and helpful.
You have inspired me to do small hexies, which is now my go to project for in-between times.
When I am feeling low and sad I like to listen to gospel music and I have the Bible app, and I like to listen to the Psalms. This helps my mind to calm down❤ take care.I love listening and watching your TH-cam
Thank you Sara! 😊 I am glad you have a project and lovely things to listen to to help you. Take care
I love the way you embroidered the door block! I ave seen the movie of the Secret Garden but never read the book. I think I will look for it next time I am in a book store.
I agree with you that nature can be very healing in many ways! I enjoy gardening and watching in the Spring for all the signs of new life.
Hopefully your heart and mind will be encouraged today as you have taken the time to bless us with your most thoughtful and lovely video.
Aww thank you so much Mel. I think you will enjoy the book, I enjoyed both films too. Take care
You are a lightworker, empath Emma. I can feel your energy. I am having to do more quilting. I am deep in grief with the loss of my Dad last July 20th. The warmer weather is bringing out deep pain that I actually want to slowly go through. Hand quilting and quilting is helping. It is an outlet.
Oh I am so so sorry for your loss. Sending you lots of love. ❤️
Thank you for sharing your story and your talent with us, Emma! I am a 63 year old mother of three adult children and a grandmother of one. All my adult life I have been struggling with mild to moderate depression, and what has helped me more than any medicines was being out in nature, and using my hands to create by sewing, embroidery, knitting, crochet, and quilting. I like how you combine embroidery and quilting, and am planning to do some small projects based on your ideas. Love your videos, and have learned a lot from you😊😊😊
Thank you so much for sharing that with me. I’m sorry you’ve struggled too but so glad you’ve found things to help. Those things help me massively too. Take care and thanks for watching
Emma, so glad you shared with us. Just watching you stitch improved my day immensely.
I also love The Secret Garden and your Quilt is growing in its beauty.
Thank you so much Debra 🤗
Beautiful words and your quilt is so inspiring. Bless you for sharing.
Thank you Dianne
Sewing got me through the pandemic saved me mentally and still continues to help me cope with life. Thanks for sharing. ❤
thank you for watching Janice, I am so glad sewing helped you through difficult times too. take care x
Thank you so much 😊 for showing so beautiful hand work of arts you make it look so easy 🤗 please keep creating and encouraging your viewers to try what makes them Happy 😊 ✌️
Thank you so much, I definitely will 😀
So glad for you. Creating beautiful things indeed helps your mental health!
Thank you for your videos. This has really helped me to try to think that I want to start English paper pacing. I love him sewing. I have handsome unblocks together. And I love seeing all the quilts that you showed. Thank you for taking us on your trip.❤
You go gurl! The quilt is so sweet and gorgeous. Plus guilt as you go is such a wonderful traditional way to make a bed cover /blanket (the Wartime farm, BBC they made square blocks) grows over time. Plus if you need to make it bigger you simply add more squares, plus there's no need to edge the quilt because the blocks are all pre-edged, genius.
It was so wonderful to join you and hear your words of wisdom about the power of stitching. I know if I sit in a sunny corner and do my hand stitching, I get lost in the quietness of it and feel so much better. I just love how you can create such a beautiful hexagon from your imagination for your quilt. You are so very clever and creative. Take care Emma. xx
Such kind words Jacqueline, thank you so much, lovely to hear you can get lost in stitching too 🌸
Thank you so much am in tears as after 6 months of a serious foot injury my concentration has been affected but your openness and help has helped so much
I love the way you cut the embroidery to go off the side it gave it movement and the way forward is to maybe "tell a story" through stitching like you have with the door. Really helped me. Thankyou
I’m so sorry about your injury Lorraine. Sending you huge hugs and lots of well wishes. Thank you for watching and for your lovely comment. I hope some stitching can help you too. Take care x
Your husband sound lovely. I am so happy for you that he cares so deeply and knows you. Your project is so inspiring to me. I love nothing better than working in hand with pretty fabrics and soothing textures. I have gotten some things together but have not started yet. Thank you for the beautiful little nudge.
Oh thank you so much Cynthia, I appreciate your kind words and your support so so much. Thank you for watching 🤗
❤thank you Emma I needed this today. We all need something that brings peace to our mind. Thank you for being brave to share. And peace to all that we all find an activity that brings peace and joy 😊
Thank you Kathryn, I was nervous to share this but hopefully it helps someone. Take care
Thank you Emma for your lovely video and words. I so understand the comfort you describe from sewing and creating. Sending much love from a fellow sufferer. Xxxx❤
thank you so much Alison, sorry you suffer too, remember we are not alone x
Hi Emma 💋you are so right x I lost my brother, my dog and my dad in the last 4 yrs 😢 my sewing and crocheting helped me immensely during those times, It would take me to another place which gave me a break from the heartache and the grief and at times it still hits me, and I continue to do those things that have helped me x so I encourage anyone suffering in any way to have a go, even though sometimes you may not feel like it, you will be amazed at how you feel when you do, and then you drift away somewhere else, but in a good way ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤
oh Helena, I am so so sorry to hear of your losses, I can't imagine how difficult that must be. Sending you huge hugs. I am glad sewing is helping you, thank you for putting this important message here to help others. Take care x x
Another beautiful video. Your quilt is beautiful 😍
Thank you so much Carole
Love it! You are so gifted and kind hearted. Thank you for sharing your struggles and bringing awareness to mental health issues. God bless you. ❤
Thank you Cara, that is very kind of you
I wholeheartedly agree that stitching heals. I love your videos! By watching you create, I find I am re-energized to work on my projects. Knowing you and others are stitching towards healing with me is wonderful! Good job! Thanks!
Oh that’s so lovely, it’s a great online community to be part of isn’t it
I love the idea of incorporating old embroidered linens into new projects and I adore your embroidered secret garden door! But even better I want to tell you this video calmed my nerves so much I could literally feel the stress leaving my body as I watched it so thank you for that. Been dealing with a painful health issue. And your hair looked beautiful!
oh thank you! and I am so glad the video helped you in that way, that means more to me than anything. Take care, I hope you are feeling ok. Sending lots of well wishes your way
A lovely video, thank you. I was fighting a cancer battle during Covid times so was home or in the hospital for a year and a half. I made 21 crochet blankets during that time and it saved my life. I had something to keep me busy and look forward to. My husband bought me yarn, yarn, yarn and never complained. When I was well I gave blankets to friends and family that supported me and gave the rest to a homeless shelter. I kept one that I made while I was in Mayo Clinic. Pursuing creative endeavors is very healing.
Thank you so much for sharing your story, I'm so glad to hear you are well now. The power of creating is an incredible thing, I'm so glad it helped you. And then you passed that on by giving away the blankets, that is so special. Take good care of yourself x
Just came across your channel - you pick the prettiest daintiest fabrics. Your hexagon quilt is beautiful! I love it! What a great idea to pick embroidered pieces and repurpose them. I love going to thrift stores and antique stores so I'm going to keep my eyes open for some pretty pieces. Right now, I chalk paint furniture and crochet here and there - that's my mind therapy when I need to relax and tell myself everything is going to be okay!
Thank you so much Deb. I am glad you have lovely projects to work on to help you through. Take care
It’s so wonderful to just be within ourselves and do what we need for us. As I’m going through some health issues, I’ve discovered that creating in my sewing room is my escape. Thank you so much for sharing. ❤
Sorry you are going through some health issues, wishing you all the best, take care
You are amazing. So talented and videos are so teachable and not frustrating. Thank you so much
aww thank you! that is so kind
What a lovely relaxing video. You have a wonderful way of expressing how you feel and how your craft is a healer. I loved watching you. 🥰
Thank you so much Maria!
It's a shame you are dealing with health problems, and especially mental health. I've been there - much empathy coming your way - and wouldn't wish it on my worst enemy, let alone on someone like you, whose soothing and beautiful videos here are so healing and peaceful to watch and listen to. You're helping other people more than you might think. Enjoy your beautiful happy memories, and I wish you many, many more happy times from now on xxxxxx
thank you so much for your support. I am doing ok, I just wanted to open up a bit to hopefully help others. Thanks ever so much for watching x
There is something about touching and working with soft, beautiful fabric that soothes my mind. Lovely video & thank you so much for sharing. I feel very similar to what you discussed & it very much helps to not feel alone. ❤
Soooo Beautiful Emma, I Love your Beautiful gate with embroidery!!
Thank you so much Linda!
Everyone that shared your work is stunning!!❤😊
I love old linen and lace and incorporate them in some projects. I love how you have included pieces in your quilt. I’ve made a few hexagonal quilts but never bound them. That is a great way of not having to back a quilt, the part I hate. I agree with you that craft projects help very much with your well-being. Your work is beautifully neat. I watch your videos and they are inspiring. You certainly have the right mindset. Good for you. Tfs.
oh thank you Mary! Give this method a try, it's so good and the different fabric on the back is so fun, it's like having two different quilts!