The start of a hand stitching sampler inspired from The Intentional Thread by Susan Brandeis.

Recently I realized that I have been leaning into the process of making and creating. This has been at first unconsciously done and now is mindfully deliberate. After I saw what I was doing, I started thinking about the process and what kinds of things happen there that are so attractive. Here’s a small list to start with:

Playing with a shiny, new idea
Researching as needed
Working with my hands
Using the right tools and supplies for my craft(s)
Practicing new techniques
Getting more skilled with familiar techniques
Being in the zone
Having time where my mind can drift off and think about other things
Finding pleasure and satisfaction in small details
Making a project come together
Knowing it’s not necessary to have an actual project in mind

These are just some of the things that I enjoy about being in the process. What have you found that you like when you are creating?