Mindful Making

Mindful Making Volume 1 by Clare Youngs is a comprehensive guide to needlecrafts and textile crafts designed to promote relaxation. This book focuses on the creative process through over 30 soothing projects that utilize natural materials, upcycled fabrics, and scrap yarns. Readers learn meditative techniques such as weaving, block-printing, and punch-needling to achieve a state of flow while crafting.

This mixed-media resource covers a variety of hobbies and home projects, ranging from felt planters and sashiko-stitched coasters to embroidered clothing and children's gifts. The collection includes stylish wall art and textured weaves featuring a Scandinavian-inspired aesthetic. With clear step-by-step instructions and easy-to-use templates, Mindful Making Volume 1 provides the tools needed to create professional results while practicing mindfulness through tactile art.