The Constantly Flaring & Stitching Society

It’s 1.18am, and I’m awake again with a flare.

Anyone living with a chronic health condition will know exactly what I mean.

Thankfully, I no longer have a uterus to add into the mix, but when I push myself a little further than my body would like (and the last few weeks have been ridiculously busy), it has a habit of screaming at me. Loudly. Usually at night. This has been part of my life for as long as I can remember, but it became particularly noticeable after pregnancy — when everything just felt harder, heavier, and more unpredictable.

Overall, my hysterectomy has been a positive experience, but it took me ages to recover from, and it’s very much changed how I listen to my body.

So, from this slightly foggy, very tired place, I’d like to introduce the Constantly Flaring & Stitching Society.

The name arrived at 1.18am too — which feels about right. Eden and I have been working on setting up this project for months, including Eden completing training with Endometriosis UK, but the name popped into my head fully formed. My fellow endo sisters will absolutely get it. For those of you who don’t… honestly, be glad.

What is the Constantly Flaring & Stitching Society?

It’s a monthly sewing and crafting group for women living with endometriosis, adenomyosis, fibroids, and other gynaecological conditions. We’ll meet on the last Monday of every month, from 2–4pm, here at Làmhan.

Each session will include:

• A gentle sewing or crafting class with Eden, which is perfect for beginners
• Space to bring along your own project for a stitch-and-bitch beside the fire
• A relaxed environment where you can chat, sit quietly, or just be in company

Any textile craft is very welcome — sewing, hand stitching, embroidery, patchwork, visible mending, knitting, crochet. I’ll be there every session — to listen, to support, and to make sure there’s tea. I’m very happy to support whatever you’re working on, with one important disclaimer: I don’t crochet and am mildly allergic to it… but thankfully Eden is not!

How to book

There are 10 places available each month, offered on a first come, first served basis to keep the group small, calm, and supportive.

Places can be booked via our Events page on this website.

Why we’re doing this

Between us, Eden and I have lived with most gynaecological conditions and have experienced a wide range of treatments. We know how long and exhausting the road can be — the appointments, the recovery periods, the false starts, and the constant recalibrating of what your body can manage.

What we also know is that making things helps.

Crafting doesn’t fix chronic illness, but it can soften the edges. It gives your hands something to do when your mind won’t settle. It offers focus when your body feels out of control. And doing it alongside people who understand phrases like “it flared again” without needing a backstory is quietly powerful.

This group isn’t about productivity or perfection. It’s about connection, care, and making space for the reality of living in a body that doesn’t always cooperate.

Working with Endometriosis UK

We’re really proud to be running the Constantly Flaring & Stitching Society in partnership with Endometriosis UK. Eden completed training with them as part of getting this group off the ground, and we’ve been incredibly well supported along the way.

A special thank you goes to Pat from Endometriosis UK, who has been brilliant — encouraging, practical, and unfailingly supportive — helping us reach the point where we’re ready to open the doors next month.

Who it’s for

This group is for women (who were declared female at birth) living with:

• Endometriosis
• Adenomyosis
• Fibroids
• Other gynaecological or pelvic health conditions

You don’t need to be good at sewing. You don’t need to bring anything fancy. You don’t need to be having a good health day. You just need to turn up as you are — flare, fatigue, hot water bottle and all. You can even come in your pyjamas and slippers if you need to.