What if… I process all my emotions… through fiber arts?
There are a multitude of dimensions that make various mediums ideal for therapy.
They tend to be low-demand for attention while requiring movement and repetition, so you can think and track how present you are by your speed and progress.
Needlework like embroidery and sewing require focus to avoid pricks, which can also be grounding if you can work with pain in a controlled manner.
Plus embroidery can be done on most mass-produced clothing, so you can do it with the clothes on your back with some floss (embroidery floss) or thread and a needle— we embroider our sleeves and tuck the needle diagonally into our ring when we’re not using it.
Some yarns can be crocheted or knit into fabric with just your fingers. Crochet hooks are similar in size to a pencil, and you can pause by closing the last loop you worked on and starting a new strand next loop.
Beadwork is so nice to touch. Embroidery, weaving, knotwork and jewelry. It’s not so easily portable, but it’s easy to make pretty without much technique.
Have you ever made your own rope or yarn? That’s gratifying, starting from plants and animals and ending up with netting and blankets.
And it is the fondness of making, turning one thing into another into another. Create and tailor your clothes, never have to figure out recycling fabrics, save money patching and reusing.
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