[comicgeek007]

I know it chills me out, at least.

[cybermember]

Hey, if you find it therapeutic, why not.

I think it is simply because it's difficult to concentrate on more than one thing at a time.

[Arethusa]

I would think so because I consider knitting very therapeutic.

I've always found cross-stitching to be very relaxing and satisfying.

[gruvingal]

I used to crochet a lot before my hands got so stiff. I also love pulling weeds! Being in the garden is a wonderful place to meditate and chill! I say whatever works!

[hamster-bamster]

I think it does. I took up making necklaces from beads last year, and loved it, both for the creative part and for the meditative part. Also, you occupy your hands and there is an established hand-brain connection (which is why jotting your to-do list down on paper and crossing out works better than using software) and you must be invoking the hand-brain connection when you sew. Unfortunately I stopped making necklaces because beads and supplies were too expensive, but that short experience definitely allows me to vote for the correctness of your hypothesis about sewing/meditation.

[Inedible]

The thing about it which makes it count as meditation is that it requires a steady focus on your task. It is a simple, repetitive task which does not require thinking. It requires constant awareness to avoid mistakes, or variation in speed. Awareness is better than thinking, and it leads to the benefits.