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A different way of starting your slow stitching, to ensure you're never stuck for ideas of what to use your beautiful stitching for. Ideas and projects for slow stitching, for beginners and stitchers looking for a little inspiration.

[@jeannemclaughlin9630]

do you do workshops of any kind? ill be in cornwall the first week of may and a stitch along would be lovely. pentewan, by the way

[@AtHomeInCornwall]

Hi Jeanne. Well, no not at the moment but I intend to put together some sort of on-line sew-along, along with patterns, etc. If I ever do put something together - online or in-person (which would be really fun so I'd also love to do it), I'll mention it here on my channel, so you'll hear as long as you're subscribed. Thanks for asking though - because it lets me know if I'm on the right track or I'm just barking mad! Pentewan is lovely, isn't it? If you've visited before then you'll know what's on offer, and if you're also into gardens and beautiful spots you have Heligan, Eden, Charlestown, etc. Have a great time. Dawn x

[@TraceyFJStudio]

Buttons are "sweeties for grown ups". I love that thought 😊 Those glass buttons look truly delicious! And the mirror-backed buttons are beautiful 😍

[@AtHomeInCornwall]

Well, I'm not saying buttons are an obsession to many of us but, well, if I ever move house I'm pretty sure the next people will be finding buttons in all kinds of nooks and crannies for years to come. I just hope they will love them as much as I do... Dawn x

[@WishesandWeeds]

Love this video - - I feel like I've been a slow stitch failure forever, but this video has given me a new plan of attack!

[@AtHomeInCornwall]

I'm sure you're not a slow stitch failure! I hear lots of people saying they don't know what to 'do' with their slow stitching when it's a piece on it's own, and it helps me to know where I'm headed. Go for it! Dawn x

[@maiotm]

After watching this I think I may actually be able to slo stitch! Imanna give it a try this weekend!

[@AtHomeInCornwall]

Yes, please do try it, I'm sure you'll have plenty of room on your new workspace, AND it'll hep you decide what to buy and not buy in the future hopefully. Dawn x

[@NancyClark-ou7ku]

This is a little like going into a fabulous antique store and revisiting all the beautiful things of your past. Melts my heart. If only I had time for just one more hobby… this could be the one. Just BEAUTIFUL! ❤️ Thank you so much for sharing.

[@AtHomeInCornwall]

Hi Nancy - sounds as though you have lots of hobbies to keep you busy already - I think that's really common with stitchers and crafters! Have a good week Nancy, Dawn x

[@GraceBlossoms4U]

Now I just need some cherished pieces

[@AtHomeInCornwall]

Hi Grace. Next video will be about finding goodies....! Love your journalling. Dawn x

[@karinalarouche1239]

I’m so inspired by your slow stitching. We are visiting England this summer and I cannot wait to buy vintage bits and bobs to make my own projects.

[@AtHomeInCornwall]

Hi Karina. Ideal! They are quite hit-and-miss so I'd definitely suggest buying anything you can find as you never know how long it will be before you see it again! Have a brilliant time and let me know where you go and how you get on. Dawn x

[@karinalarouche1239]

Thank you so much your advice. We are leaving for London at the end of June for a few days, Edinburgh for about eight days then Dublin for another week and back to London. Hopefully we will have a bit of time to explore the outskirts of the city. I would have loved to see the English countryside but that will have to be for another trip. If you have any suggestions or tips for shopping vintage/antique linens, laces and buttons please let me know. It would be much appreciated 😊

[@AtHomeInCornwall]

You'll be about as far away from me, in Cornwall, as you can get I'm afraid, so I really don't know those areas at all - maybe I'll go too, sometime! I'd probably try to find some independent art or fabric shops or something, and ask them specifically about anything that's going on including any markets. Ask everyone you see about markets, actually, including staff in the places you are staying...! D x

[@karinalarouche1239]

Thank you so much for your advice! I will do some research before and inquire while I’m there. Thanks 😊 K

[@AtHomeInCornwall]

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[@just_sandie_journals-j77]

Oh such beautiful books. You are my kindred spirit! I love seeing your videos because I see so many things just like I've made and just how I store them. Old cases are one of my favourite, I've different sizes piled up with laces and materials. Jars of different coloured buttons. I have a cloth book from old doilies, very much like yours. I don't do KZbin but so glad that you do showing off all your wonderful items and methods. Such a great treat to watch. Thank you.

[@AtHomeInCornwall]

Oh thank you! It's soooo lovely to know we can "meet" online and share like this. What are you sewing with your treasures at the moment?

[@just_sandie_journals-j77]

@@AtHomeInCornwall Just started some crewel embroidery which I never thought I would do but found an unfinished work at a sale and decided to tackle it! I did try to email you, just to say hello, to the email address on your channel page but it appears to have been undelivered.

[@lindajeffree793]

Beautiful….love the colours and textures palette 💕🌸

[@AtHomeInCornwall]

Sorry about that - I've just emailed myself and it came through, so I'll check it out a little more tomorrow...! Your crewel work sounds lovely and I love that you're making use of someone else's work too. D x

[@AtHomeInCornwall]

@ Thank you! I'm getting a bit predictable I'm afraid because I just love these colours! Hope you have a good week and have time for some stitching. Dawn x

[@jaynieroberts494]

Now THIS inspires me!!!

[@AtHomeInCornwall]

Hello Jaynie. Thank you - I'm really glad to hear that. Let me know how you get on. Dawn x

[@annemcdonald5602]

Thank you for this wonderful video! I love your projects and your choices for collaging the fabrics and laces.

[@AtHomeInCornwall]

Thank you Anne - lovely to meet you. Dawn x

[@charlenemencer9877]

Loved your video will certainly check out your others,

[@AtHomeInCornwall]

Thank you Charlene - lovely to meet you. Dawn x

[@charlenemencer9877]

@ lovely to meet you too, my daughters name is Dawn. Hugs

[@AtHomeInCornwall]

It's a small world Charlene! x

[@JournalBreezeYT]

Love your result. Your suggestions are great. TFS. You have such gorgeous buttons. I used too, but gave them away years ago not knowing what I had or how I'd use them.

[@AtHomeInCornwall]

Hi Kimberly. Buttons, buttons, buttons... I love them! I'm sure other people are appreciating the buttons you've given away. You may not have them, but no doubt they'll be inspiring other crafters all over the place. I love your journals too. Dawn x

[@JournalBreezeYT]

@@AtHomeInCornwall No doubt, and good reminder, thank you. I saved a small handful of my favorites, still have them, and used one recently. :)

[@AtHomeInCornwall]

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[@cathiespalding2083]

So very pretty!

[@AtHomeInCornwall]

Thank you Cathie. It's only simple, but very - very - fun and relaxing to do. Happy stitching Cathie, Dawn x

[@julieschwartz2135]

I absolutely adore your taste. The color palette, fabrics choices, and your approach speak to me. Thank you so much 😊.

[@AtHomeInCornwall]

Hi Julie. Thank you - I think there are actually quite a few of us with this style, so I'm over the moon to be able to share it with you. Take care, speak again soon I hope. Dawn x

[@geewill]

❤…. Thank you

[@AtHomeInCornwall]

Hi there! Thank you for taking the time to say Hello, I appreciate it. Dawn x

[@sdeforest3390]

I enjoyed your video very much! You have some good ideas. I recently found some metal & glass buttons similar to the ones you have. I had never seen anything like these before & I am going to use some of them on slow stitch pouches & purses that I am making. Your work is very pretty!

[@AtHomeInCornwall]

I warn you now - buttons are addictive! Yours sound beautiful. Enjoy your stitching, take care, Dawn x

[@junkjournalgirl]

Hi from Austrlia 🐭🦘 Love your work and inspiration. I am a new subbie and I have made a few journal covers and pouches. I am nearly finished with a Kawandi quilt and am thinking about my next project. I am addicted!!!! 😊 I love storing my fabric in vintage cases and using jars and little drawers..... I love thrifting for unique goodies :)

[@AtHomeInCornwall]

I love Kawandi - and I see on your channel that you've put a LOT of time into stitching your covers - just gorgeous - makes me want to touch them and feel all the different the stitches - you know what I mean! Will you put your quilt onto KZbin when done? Dawn x

[@pamfrank3962]

Thank you for sharing your wonderful ideas and knowledge ❤

[@AtHomeInCornwall]

Hi Pam. It's so lovely to be able to share with like-minded people - and you make my day by saying Hello, so Thank You. Dawn x

[@giusicoluccia6594]

Loved knowing about your experience, it's so helpful and inspiring and what you create is wonderful! Tfs ❤

[@AtHomeInCornwall]

Oh, you're so kind to me! Honestly, lots of people seem to get stuck or put off when the general advice is more like "don't make plans and go with the flow". And that's such a shame. I honestly find it much easier to plan the actual item, THEN let the stitching flow. Take care, Dawn x

[@joycrucitti6153]

Enjoying your videos! You are such an inspiration!!!❤

[@AtHomeInCornwall]

Hello Joy. Aw, thank you. You're such an encouragement to me. Dawn x

[@jansfield5314]

I love the idea of making things into books, especially for precious things, it's a brilliant idea! I just love this idea! Great ideas, I love slow stitching, but a novice, was wavering a bit, but I feel I have some direction now Thank you so much! ❤🪡🧵

[@AtHomeInCornwall]

Hi Jan - if I've helped you a little then that's amazing! I just find it so much easier to start something if I can make the 'functional' bit easy, then spend time on the play/sewing bit. I will try to show you some other ideas as the weeks go by - things I have made and can honestly say were so enjoyable. Happy stitching, Dawn x

[@lisazilaro6906]

Beautiful, thanks for sharing 🪡🧵♥️

[@AtHomeInCornwall]

My pleasure 😊

[@nancyizzo2773]

Love your work. You make it look doable for those of us that have never done this before. I love your pin cousin, do you have a tutorial for it? TFS

[@AtHomeInCornwall]

Hi Nancy. Absolutely - it IS do-able, because if I can do it, anyone can! Please do give it a go. My pincushion - I half made a pattern for it ages ago - I was going to pop it up onto Etsy but haven't gotten around to it yet. I'll dig it out and see how far it got...! Have a great evening Nancy. Dawn x

[@AtHomeInCornwall]

Nancy - I have been on Etsy and found that I have sold at least one copy of the pdf instructions a while ago! Copy and paste the link (below) into your search bar or copy and paste the link into the ETSY search bar - it should bring it up near the top (fourth image on my screen). Obviously, because someone has already bought it in the past (£6), it wouldn't be fair of me to put a tutorial on KZbin for the same thing. I'm sure you'll understand where I'm coming from. I am planning on putting a few digital patterns on my website, when it has a re-vamp at some point. They will all be pdfs for customers to print out at home, so that they are pretty affordable to most people hopefully. I thought this would be a good way to cover website costs, then I could possibly show any helpful/tricky bits of the patterns on KZbin if necessary, so you are getting "more than just a pdf". Let's just say, it's on the "to do" list! If you are interested, here is the link below. Take care, Dawn x www.etsy.com/uk/listing/1523963894/pdf-file-botanical-pincushion

[@lynettewykes9923]

Love the idea of slow stitching But frayed edges would drive me potty. I might bite the bullet and decorate a plain calico pouch from Hobbycraft as I have collected many piece of lace and fabric pieces over the years.

[@AtHomeInCornwall]

Lynette, if you're not a frayed-edge person, there are still plenty of sewing projects that I would consider to be slow stitching. And yes - lace is perfect because you only need to tuck the ends under! I have made lots of things that have neat - rather than frayed - edges in the past. One was a book that I covered in rows of lace, for my Mum-in-law, who prefers neat edges like you. As time goes on, I'm sure I'll try to share some things like that, too. Happy stitching - your pouch idea sounds lovely. Dawn

[@ameliagfawkes512]

Love your book, but I'd never put safety pins, pins or needles in fabric. I've left needles in embroidery and found they've rusted.

[@AtHomeInCornwall]

Oh dear, what a shame. I'll bear it in mind.

[@ruthvogeli2239]

sie besitzen ja Juwelen!! ❤❤

[@AtHomeInCornwall]

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