Hello lovely friends! Today, I’m excited to introduce “cool stitches” posts on the blog. These will be posts focusing on cool knitters, crocheters, embroiderers, weavers, textile arts people, clothing – you know, stuff made – or to be made – with needles, yarn or thread.

The goal is to highlight and share the work of other makers that inspire me, or that simply brighten up my days, while bringing you a little joy and inspiration weekly.

cool stitches posts might highlight new knitting patterns or give you a peek into a maker’s studio. cool stitches may also include links to ready-made clothes and textiles that I’d love to have in my closet or my home (and when possible, ideas of how to make something similar, if you are 100% into slow-fashion).

So enough explaining, here’s my first cool stitches post to give you an idea of what to expect:

Meet @momshoo

You may already be familiar with the work of Shu Ning, @momshoo on Instagram. I love her traveling tuna cutlery pouches, which you can buy on her Etsy shop.

@momshoo‘s work is simple and playful — I love how she creates unique pieces using a mix of linen and other colorful fabrics, adding Sashiko-like stitches to complete each design. These pouches remind me of things my grandmother would make; probably the reason they bring a big smile to my face, and why I thought I would share them with you.

I would have loved to have these fish cutlery pouches to send in my kids’ lunches when they were little, and I think they would also be great to take on a family picnic or camping trip, even now that they are not so little anymore!

@momshoo‘s work inspires me to try playing with thread. Check out her account for some more stitch inspiration!

And if you’re in need of a present, now you know where you can get these.

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