The Slow Magic of Making: Why Craft Teaches Us to Take Our Time In a world that celebrates speed—fast food, instant messages, one-day delivery—crafting invites us to pause. To take a breath. To spend an hour making something by hand, stitch by stitch or loop by loop. It’s an act of quiet rebellion. It’s not just about making things—it’s about reclaiming time. For many of us, crafting started as a hobby. Something we did with a grandparent, something picked up during a tough time, or rediscovered during a quiet afternoon. But it’s also something deeper: a practice that gently nudges us to slow down and pay attention. “Craft is about not rushing,” writes artist and author Keri Smith. “It’s about feeling your way through, about trust, and patience.” There’s a sacredness in the slowness of craft. Whether you're felting wool, piecing together a quilt, or shaping clay, every movement is intentional. And in that intention, we find calm. Slowing Down the Clock When we m...
