Growing Through the Hard Moments — As a Maker and a Mum

There’s a quiet strength in creating something from scratch, especially when life feels overwhelming. Rebel Needleworks has been my anchor through some incredibly tough moments — a place where I can pour my energy, my creativity, and my hope. But it’s also something I’ve built while being a mum, and that changes everything.

Running a business with a toddler at my side means the hard days hit differently. Some mornings start with cuddles, getting ready and songs (with some supertato, duggee and Bluey too) before I even touch a needle. Some afternoons I’m answering customer messages with one hand while holding tiny fingers with the other. And some evenings, when the house finally goes quiet, I sit down to get stuff done — not because I have to, but because creating and building something helps me breathe again.

Even in the middle of all that chaos and tenderness, Rebel Needleworks keeps growing in ways that surprise me. New customers find me, connect with my designs, and share their stories. Every order feels like a little reminder that I’m still moving forward, still building something meaningful, still showing my child what resilience looks like.

And the positive comments you leave mean more than you know. When you tell me that a personalised gift made someone’s day, or that your little one loves their alt‑style outfit, it fills me with warmth. Those words help me feel seen — not just as a business owner, but as a mum doing her best to create something beautiful in the middle of real life.

Thank you for being here — for supporting handmade, for choosing small business, and for lifting me up with your kindness. Rebel Needleworks is growing because of you, and I’m grateful every single day.