Sunshine Maker's Club

  Gathering Moments Grow Slowly: A Gentle Reminder for Busy Women There is something beautiful about a sunflower. Not because it blooms overnight. Not because it grows faster than everything else around it. But because it quietly reaches toward the sun, one day at a time. This month's Sunshine Stitch Society theme, Gathering Moments Grow Slowly , began with a sunflower. Yet the deeper meaning has very little to do with the flower itself. It is about learning to notice life again. In a world that encourages us to move faster, do more, and constantly chase the next big thing, many of us are longing for something different. We want to slow down. We want to feel creative again. We want to enjoy our days instead of rushing through them. And often, the most meaningful parts of life are not the big milestones at all. They are the small moments we gather along the way. The Art of Collecting Small Joys Think about the moments that made you smile this week. Perhaps it was: Morning sunshine ...

  If you’ve ever sat down to create and thought, “I don’t even know what my style is…” — you’re not alone. So many of us go looking for creative style like it’s something out there waiting to be discovered. Something we need to define, name, and get “right.” But here’s a softer, truer way to look at it: Your creative style isn’t something you find. It’s something you feel your way into. Your Creative Style Is a Feeling First When people search for how to find your creative style , they’re often expecting rules—colors to use, techniques to follow, or a certain “look” to develop. But style doesn’t begin with how something looks. It begins with how something feels . Think about the feeling you’re drawn to when you create: A sense of calm A quiet kind of hope Softness and comfort Nostalgia or meaning A slower, more intentional pace That feeling becomes the foundation of your creative style. The fabrics, textures, colors, and details? They come later. Start ...

 In a world where so much of our time is spent looking at screens, many of us are craving something different. Something quieter. Something slower. Something we can do with our hands instead of our thumbs. Slow stitching is one of those rare creative practices that invites you to step away from the noise and return to a more thoughtful rhythm. With just a needle, thread, and a bit of fabric, you can create moments of calm that feel surprisingly restorative. And the best part? You don’t need to be an expert to begin.  Find out more in my latest YouTube video series, 5-Minutes of Creative Screen Free Time. The Problem With Constant Screen Time Screens are woven into almost every part of modern life. We work on laptops, scroll through phones, watch shows to relax, and even spend our creative time online. While technology certainly has its place, it can also leave us feeling overstimulated, distracted, and disconnected from our own creativity. Many people notice the same...