Stitching Good Fortune

A Hand-Stitching Workshop for Valentine’s Day & Lunar New Year
by The Backward Vendor

Date: February 14
Time: 2:00–5:00 pm (3 hours)
Price: £88 per person

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Workshop Description

Stitching Good Fortune is a slow, hand-stitching textile workshop bringing together
Valentine’s Day and Lunar New Year —
one for love, one for new beginnings.

Over three hours, participants are free to make as much as they wish, following their own rhythm and curiosity.
Using simple hand-sewing techniques, we will create small fabric objects and flat patchwork pieces as carriers of blessings, wishes, and intentions.

Each stitch becomes a quiet gesture — for someone you love, or for the year ahead.

No sewing experience is needed.
This workshop values presence, touch, and meaning over perfection.

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What You Can Make

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  Hand-stitched blessing objects
  Soft, sculptural forms that feel personal and talisman-like
  
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  Flat patchwork pieces or small fabric pouches
  
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  Written blessings stitched or tucked inside your work
  

You may choose to make one piece, or many —
there is no set outcome.

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Themes to Work With

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  Love & connection
  
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  Protection & care
  
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  New beginnings
  
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  Home & belonging
  
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  Wishes for the coming year
  

You are welcome to make something:

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  for a partner
  
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  for a friend
  
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  or for yourself
  

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Atmosphere

This is a calm, intimate space.
We work slowly, by hand, with natural materials.
Conversation is optional. Silence is welcome.

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Who This Is For

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  Those looking for a meaningful way to spend Valentine’s Day
  
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  Anyone welcoming the Lunar New Year through making
  
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  People drawn to handwork, ritual, and quiet time
  

No sewing experience required. All materials provided.