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24.05.23 | Katy | No Comments

How To Embrace Slow Living Without Defaulting to Minimalism

Home Decor + Slow Living

As the world becomes increasingly fast-paced and cluttered, many people are turning to slow living and minimalism as ways to simplify their lives and find greater meaning and purpose. While these two lifestyles share some similarities, there are also important differences that set them apart. Slow living is focused on slowing down and living more…

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17.05.23 | Katy | No Comments

I Think It’s Time That You Cancel Hustle Culture

Slow Living

Hustle culture has become a buzzword in recent years, often associated with success, productivity, and achievement. However, the reality is that hustle culture is harmful and unsustainable. It places unrealistic expectations on individuals and can lead to burnout, stress, and mental health issues. The glorification of overworking is a major problem in our society. We…

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10.05.23 | Katy | No Comments

How to Get Started with Slow Fashion

Knitting + Sewing + Slow Living

Slow fashion is a movement that emphasizes sustainable and ethical practices in the fashion industry. Not only is it incredibly important to start taking part in the slow fashion industry, it can also be a ton of fun. Thrifting is on an uptick in popularity, and especially in recent years I feel my peer group…

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03.05.23 | Katy | No Comments

How to Break Away from Hustle Culture

Slow Living

In today’s society, hustle culture has become increasingly prevalent. The idea of working harder and longer in order to achieve success has been glorified, but at what cost? The constant pressure to be productive and achieve more can lead to burnout, anxiety, and a sense of never feeling like you’re doing enough. If you’re feeling…

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29.04.23 | Katy | No Comments

It’s Okay To Not Be Great At Everything You Do

Cross Stitch + Knitting + Sewing + Slow Living

We live in a society that values the idea of being the best at everything we do. From a young age, we are taught that being mediocre is not enough and that we must strive for greatness in all aspects of our lives. However, this is an unrealistic expectation that can lead to feelings of…

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26.04.23 | Katy | No Comments

How Quitting My Job Changed My Life

Slow Living

To talk about why I started blogging, I need to start with my making journey. I was young, only in 6th grade when my great-grandmother taught me to knit. That’s where it starts, as it had become an obsession. I learned to knit in the era of Livejournal and blogs running the internet. Mind you,…

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17.04.23 | Katy | No Comments

How to Start Doing Your Morning Pages

Slow Living

Morning Pages is a writing exercise that was popularized by Julia Cameron in her book, “The Artist’s Way.” The exercise involves writing three pages of stream-of-consciousness writing every morning, without worrying about grammar, spelling, or punctuation. It’s a way to clear your mind and start the day with a clean slate. In this blog post,…

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05.04.23 | Katy | No Comments

Why It’s Okay to Start Over

Cross Stitch + Knitting + Sewing + Slow Living

Starting over is often seen as a failure, but it shouldn’t be. In fact, starting over can be a powerful tool for growth and success. Especially when it comes to crafting or trying out new hobbies, we tend to get frozen with fear to have to start over or make mistakes. It’s okay to be…

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28.12.22 | Katy | No Comments

What is Slow Living?

Slow Living

Slow living is the new buzz word. I think as the pandemic has slowly fizzled on, so has the idea of a slow living movement. What in the beginning was a great way to help us slow down, has turned into a harsh push and pull of CEO’s demanding better employees and those amazing employees…

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19.10.22 | Katy | No Comments

3 Simple Slow Living Rituals to Infuse In Your Morning Routine

Slow Living

There are so many benefits known to having a morning routine. Do I always follow mine? Absolutely not. But I can tell when I’m craving it, and need to start implementing my practices again. Now is one of those times, so I wanted to get all of these ideas out on paper and hopefully help…

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A few recent makes and finishes. 👀🔥 1 & 2. A few recent makes and finishes. 👀🔥

1 & 2. The #parasoldress in this beautiful linen, the oldest fabric in my stash.
3. My second #deschain in a neutral I’ve been craving for years. In #berrocoyarn Modern Cotton.
4. My home office/craft room refresh. Pulled the carpet, laid peel & stick tiles, color drenched the walls & ceiling, and upgraded my craft supply storage solution. I’m OB 👏 SESSED 👏! There’s still a little more to do like swap out the ceiling fan, overall clean up and organize/purge my crap, and to finish hanging my cross stitching, art, and curtains, but it’s been so fun to work and craft in here already I can’t get over it. 

#craftroominspo #knitter #sewersofinstagram #sewersgonnasew #knittersofinstagram #memadewardrobe #slowfashion
My first time #sewing with a serger and it went ok My first time #sewing with a serger and it went okay! I learned a bit, like having to live with some imperfections because girlfriend will only fit in this for like 4 months. (If I’m lucky, the legs are tight.)

#sewingproject #woodlandromper #sewingproject #sewinglove #sewingbabyclothes
My sew-jo is sew back. 🙃 #sewsewsew #sewing # My sew-jo is sew back.

🙃

#sewsewsew #sewing #sew #sewingtotebag
😭😭😭😭😭😭 The cutest, smartest, sa 😭😭😭😭😭😭

The cutest, smartest, sassiest little stinker in the world. 
One year old.
What. The. Heck.
Just in case you were wondering, I do still in fac Just in case you were wondering, I do still in fact knit for myself. 

I normally wouldn’t have posted this but Nova baby pointing at me in the background was too good not to share.

#travellerhoodie by #andreamowry / #dreareneeknits in #cascade220sport !! 
#knittersgonnaknit #knitter #knithoodie #knitstagram #knitsta
New pattern released today by @synapticstitches !! New pattern released today by @synapticstitches !! This beautiful cowl was a pleasure to knit up over the holiday, and @mitchellwoolco ‘s yarn is a dream to knit with as always. Kits are available at Mitchell Wool Co!! 

#MITCHELLWOOLCO #PLANTDYEDYARN #SYNAPTICSTITCHES #PHYLOGENYCOWL #KNITSHEEPNOTPLASTIC #MWCSAMPLEKNITTER #synapticstitchessampleknitter
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  • Why It’s Okay to Start Over
  • katyyydid a podcast | ep. 3 on YT, FO’S, WIPs, & a little chat about plans
  • How to Break Away from Hustle Culture

A few recent makes and finishes. 👀🔥 1 & 2. A few recent makes and finishes. 👀🔥

1 & 2. The #parasoldress in this beautiful linen, the oldest fabric in my stash.
3. My second #deschain in a neutral I’ve been craving for years. In #berrocoyarn Modern Cotton.
4. My home office/craft room refresh. Pulled the carpet, laid peel & stick tiles, color drenched the walls & ceiling, and upgraded my craft supply storage solution. I’m OB 👏 SESSED 👏! There’s still a little more to do like swap out the ceiling fan, overall clean up and organize/purge my crap, and to finish hanging my cross stitching, art, and curtains, but it’s been so fun to work and craft in here already I can’t get over it. 

#craftroominspo #knitter #sewersofinstagram #sewersgonnasew #knittersofinstagram #memadewardrobe #slowfashion
My first time #sewing with a serger and it went ok My first time #sewing with a serger and it went okay! I learned a bit, like having to live with some imperfections because girlfriend will only fit in this for like 4 months. (If I’m lucky, the legs are tight.)

#sewingproject #woodlandromper #sewingproject #sewinglove #sewingbabyclothes
My sew-jo is sew back. 🙃 #sewsewsew #sewing # My sew-jo is sew back.

🙃

#sewsewsew #sewing #sew #sewingtotebag
😭😭😭😭😭😭 The cutest, smartest, sa 😭😭😭😭😭😭

The cutest, smartest, sassiest little stinker in the world. 
One year old.
What. The. Heck.
Just in case you were wondering, I do still in fac Just in case you were wondering, I do still in fact knit for myself. 

I normally wouldn’t have posted this but Nova baby pointing at me in the background was too good not to share.

#travellerhoodie by #andreamowry / #dreareneeknits in #cascade220sport !! 
#knittersgonnaknit #knitter #knithoodie #knitstagram #knitsta
New pattern released today by @synapticstitches !! New pattern released today by @synapticstitches !! This beautiful cowl was a pleasure to knit up over the holiday, and @mitchellwoolco ‘s yarn is a dream to knit with as always. Kits are available at Mitchell Wool Co!! 

#MITCHELLWOOLCO #PLANTDYEDYARN #SYNAPTICSTITCHES #PHYLOGENYCOWL #KNITSHEEPNOTPLASTIC #MWCSAMPLEKNITTER #synapticstitchessampleknitter

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