The Crafting Therapist

“Handmade heritage crafts and upcycled treasures, created by a practicing therapist to bring comfort and grounding to a busy mind.”

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  • Upcycled Tree of Life Infinity Scarf - Mustard & Brown Cowl

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  • Upcycled Woodland Infinity Scarf - Navy Animal Print Cowl

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  • Vintage Roses Teacup Pin Cushion & Sewing Station - Mindful Gift

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  • Dorset Button Glasses Holder Brooch - Lime Green & Pink Pinwheel (14mm)

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  • Dorset Button Glasses Holder Brooch - Teal & Pale Green Pinwheel (14mm)

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  • Dorset Button Glasses Holder Brooch - 'Carnival Party' Eyeglass Pin (12mm)

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  • Vintage Aynsley 'Just Orchids' Bone China Vase Pin Cushion - William Morris

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  • Vintage Teacup Pin Cushion & Sewing Set - Flowers & Stripes Station (3)

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  • Vintage Teacup Pin Cushion & Sewing Set - Flowers & Stripes Station (2)

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  • Vintage Elephant Pin Cushion - White & Floral Sewing Gift & Anchor

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  • Vintage Elephant Pin Cushion - Turquoise Sewing Gift & Anchor

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  • Vintage Elephant Pin Cushion - Red Upcycled Sewing Gift & Anchor

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  • Vintage Elephant Pin Cushion - Yellow Sewing Gift & Anchor

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  • Vintage Elephant Pin Cushion - Orange Sewing Gift & Anchor

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  • Vintage Teacup Pin Cushion & Sewing Set - Mindful Crafting Station (1)

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  • Vintage Elephant Pin Cushion - Green Sewing Gift & Anchor

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  • Vintage Upcycled Blue Ribbon Cup Pin Cushion - Staffordshire Bone China

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  • Vintage 'Flowers & Stripes' Teacup Pin Cushion & Sewing Set (No.1)

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  • Vintage Teacup Pin Cushion & Complete Sewing Set - Saucer Needle Flower

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  • Grey & Red Stripe Handwoven Rag Rug & Table Runner - Twill Weave (120x40cm)

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  • 'Monty Gets Stuck' Toddler Picture Book - True Goat Rescue & Search Fun

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  • Black, Grey & White Handwoven Rag Rug - Upcycled Cotton Runner (75x41cm)

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  • Midnight Romance Crochet Cowl - Mindful Soft Neck Warmer & Gift

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  • Pink & Rose Handwoven Rag Rug - Upcycled Cotton Runner & Mat (83 x 41cm)

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  • Crochet Scarf Shawl - Autumnal Green, Cream & Peach Wrap - Mindful Gift

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  • Macrame Tree of Life Mindfulness Wall Hanging with Pegs

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  • Handwoven Grey, Black & Red Fringed Rag Rug - Upcycled Cotton (70x41cm)

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  • Short Grey & Red Stripe Handwoven Rag Rug - Twill Weave Mat (74 x 40cm)

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  • Handwoven Yellow & Blue Floral Linen Rag Rug with Fringe (76 x 42cm)

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  • Handwoven Blue & Green Striped Rag Rug - Upcycled Cotton Mat (87x42cm)

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  • 'Banji' Festive Gnome with Blue Hat - Hanging Upcycled Wool Decoration

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  • 'Nasha' Hanging Gnome Decoration - Upcycled Macramé & Wooden Bead Decor

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  • 'Gregory' Festive Gnome with Green Hat & Red Bell - Upcycled Hanging Decor

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  • 'Bruno' Hanging Gnome with Brown Hat - Upcycled Woodland Decor (28cm Drop)

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  • 'Gilbert' Festive Hanging Gnome with Grey Hat - Upcycled Wool Decoration

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  • 'Raddix' Hanging Gnome with Red Hat - Upcycled Macramé & Wool Decoration

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  • 'Padgett' Festive Gnome with Pink & Purple Hat - Upcycled Hanging Decor

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  • Dorset Button Glasses Holder Brooch - 'Poppy' Eyeglass Pin - Red & Green

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  • Dorset Button Glasses Holder Brooch - 'Carnival' Pale Green Eyeglass Pin

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  • Dorset Button Glasses Holder Brooch - 'Carnival' Pink & Green Glasses Pin

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  • Dorset Button Glasses Holder Brooch - 'Carnival' Blue & Pink Glasses Pin

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  • Dorset Button Glasses Holder Brooch - Turquoise & Pink Pinwheel (18mm)

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  • Dorset Button Glasses Holder Brooch - 'Carnival' Red & Green Eyeglass Pin

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  • Dorset Button Glasses Holder Brooch - Black & White Pinwheel Pin (14mm)

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  • Glasses Holder Brooch - Dorset Button Eyeglass Pin - Purple & Pink

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  • Dorset Button Glasses Holder Brooch - Purple & Pink Pinwheel Pin (14mm)

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  • Dorset Button Glasses Holder Brooch - 'Carnival' Neutral Beige Pin (12mm)

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  • Dorset Button Glasses Holder Brooch - 'Carnival' Blue & Green Pin (12mm)

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  • Vintage Royal Paragon 'Garden Gate' Bone China Pin Cushion - Glue-Free

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  • Pair of Vintage Upcycled Glass Pin Cushions - Floral Candle Holder Duo

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  • Pair of Vintage Upcycled Glass Pin Cushions - Red & Clear Candle Holders

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  • Pair of Vintage Ceramic Pin Cushions - Blue Rim Pots & William Morris

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  • Vintage Cut Glass Pin Cushion - William Morris Print & Ornate Braid Trim

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  • Vintage Bone China Basket Pin Cushion - Upcycled Floral Ceramic with Handle

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  • Pair Vintage Royal Albert 'Old Country Roses' Shoe Pin Cushions (Duo)

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  • Vintage Royal Vale 'Roses' Teacup Pin Cushion & Complete Sewing Set (No.1)

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About The Crafting Therapist

The Crafting Therapist

Handmade heritage crafts and upcycled treasures, created by a practicing therapist to bring comfort and grounding to a busy mind.

Welcome to The Crafting Therapist. As a practicing therapist, I know firsthand that keeping our hands gently busy is one of the kindest ways to quiet a busy mind. Every item in my shop is a finished keepsake, handcrafted by me in Norfolk during my own mindful downtime to restore balance.

I work across a variety of traditional and upcycled mediums—from thick, comforting rag rugs and hand-woven or knotted accessories (crochet, macrame, kumihimo) to unique spectacle holders made from traditional Dorset buttons. I also lovingly upcycle vintage teacups, ceramics, and shaving mugs into ready-to-use, self-contained sewing stations and pin cushions.

These objects are designed to interact beautifully with your daily life. Whether it is using the rich texture of a rag rug or the intricate ridges of a Dorset button brooch as a discreet tactile anchor for anxiety, or letting a beautiful vintage sewing cup on your side table serve as a gentle visual invitation to take a five-minute micro-break from the noise, these pieces bring a sense of safety, nostalgia, and grounded comfort to your home.

Made with care, intention, and a slower pace of life in mind.

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