Positive Pointers
A Positive Pointer is someone who stitches with intention.
Someone who uses needlepoint to slow down, feel calm, and stay connected to themselves. Someone who has discovered that creativity can be more than a hobby. It can be grounding. Regulating. Strengthening. Even healing.
Positive Pointers are people navigating real seasons of life. Chronic illness. Anxiety. Grief. Burnout. Habit change. Growth. Or simply the everyday overwhelm that comes with being human.
We find comfort in color, rhythm in repetition, and meaning in the act of creating something by hand.
Through Pointed Positivity, we share these stories to grow community, raise awareness around the struggles many of us carry, and highlight the ways needlepoint has supported both physical and mental wellness. This is a supportive, nonjudgmental space for anyone who picks up a needle.
Each month, we feature members of this community who have incorporated stitching into their wellness in their own unique way. Some stories are joyful. Some are reflective. All are rooted in resilience.
If needlepoint has supported you in any season of life and you feel comfortable sharing, we would love to hear your story below. You may choose to be tagged or remain anonymous.
Necklace and Jewelry Box
Location of Wedding Reception on a pillow to keep forever.
Bennie wearing his collar
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“Every stitch is a tiny reminder to slow down, connect, and create beauty in the everyday.”
-@PointedPositivity
“Don’t get caught up in the supposed “rules” and just go for it! Learn as you go but don’t let perfect be the enemy of good for your first couple of projects”
-@Ifiwereamel
“Often times I will stitch to get ready for or unwind from the day”
-@Amelia_Ndlpt
“‘Flow State Science’ is real!”
@Threading.Therapy
Needlepoint is integral to maintaining my sanity. It’s such a calming activity for me, and I look forward to it every evening after my boys go to sleep (and anytime I can sneak in some stitching in between). As someone with ADHD and anxiety, I need a creative outlet that keeps my hands busy and off my phone as often as possible. I love having a project that I can work towards, it rewards my goal-oriented side while allowing me to slow down and enjoy the process.
@Sophistocaitedstitches
“Needlepoint to me is more than just stitching thread into canvas. It’s peace and quiet for the mind in what often feels like a chaotic world, its community, its the pride and joy I feel when I finish a canvas for our home or for friends & family, it’s a way for me to use my hands, get out of my head and express my creativity in a way that feels authentic to me. ”
—@FH_Stitchery
