A Dot-A-Day - Slow Stitch Part 2

[@rev.valeriehamann4049]

Hallo, I am watching from Cape Town South Africa, and only recently started slow stitching, I am loving it. In South Africa, we have a DOT CONCEPT - which is Do One Thing every day to impact a life - smile at a stranger, feed a homeless person, bless a child, do something practical and non-expensive to DOT every day. So I would make these wonderful dot mats and hand them out to random people and encourage them to keep the concept going ... love your show!

[@JeriBellini]

Omgosh, You're not going to believe this, I've been fooling around with the letters to come up with a word to do just this! I LOVE IT! How wonderful! I just wrote it down and your name. Thank you for mentioning it! ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@HilaryArthur]

This is hands down the best demonstration of needle turned appliqué I’ve seen. And you don’t talk too much at all. Your conversation and side bars are what make your videos so good. Thank you ❤

[@JeriBellini]

Wow, thank you! I'm glad you're here! ❤️

[@karena.2416]

You do not talk too much, some of us need and appreciate having someone talk to us especially about stitch things. Love the idea of small, portable hand project for those times when too tired for sitting at the machine. Thank you. ❤. Where can we find these threads?

[@JeriBellini]

You can find any of these threads on Amazon OR in your local sewing shop. And THANK YOU for saying I don't talk too much. I was telling Brian today I was overthinking my editing because a few people said I talk too much, and I found I was feeling like I had to keep editing, it took me HOURS. I have to stop that! I'ts my overthinking and wanting to make everyone happy I guess. So thank you! See even I need to be reminded of things! I inspire you, you inspire me! ox ♥️♥️♥️

[@mybujohome]

Please, please never stop talking! It is one of the main reasons I love coming here. It is like being a part of a sewing circle. Finding your channel inspired me to suggest to a couple of my crafty friends in our small group of retired school librarian to have a bring-your-own-project crafting session after our monthly luncheons. They thought it was a great idea so we have our first one next week!! I even found a large bundle of beading and cross stitch kits for $2 at a thrift store for the crafting-curious in the group. I am also planning on sharing your channel with everyone. I have done needwork all my life although I have difficulty with my left thumb now so it is harder for me. A hoop really helps. I'm hoping I can get some things prepared for them for the next month so we can all do some slow stitching. 😊

[@judymarkel8029]

This looks like fun. I need another project. Hahaha welcome to my world of stitching. Thanks for the great video❤

[@karena.2416]

@@JeriBellini You be you, you’re a wonderful creation of God

[@JeriBellini]

@@mybujohome Bless your little heart! I appreciate you sharing too, VERY much! I'm so happy I'm inspiring so many people and guess what? I'm going to keep chatting and whoever doesn't like it, can go to another channel. 🤣 ❤

[@MarilynAbramsky]

I adore your dots and your creativity. I am very new to your channel and am enjoying your vlogs immensely.

[@JeriBellini]

Thank you for joining! I appreciate you! ❤️

[@CrazyAuntVal]

Well, the bots at KZbin finally got it right when they recommend your videos on my feed page! It is SO lovely to have found you. I have recently been drawn (back) to "earthtones" more and more - quite a departure from my usual bright pinks, teals, cobalts... A friend shared that these are "grounding" colours. Considering the chaos in the world of late, "grounding" ~ alongside balance and peaceful escape ~ seem to be exactly what we need. Thank you for providing the inspiration for us. I tend to envision grandiose projects that I have no time to finish, or even start for that matter. These wee squares and little circles are portable and "finish-able" which is perfect, because who wants to start something they are convinced they can't finish? As for the folks who feel compelled to say you talk too much, I have a few thoughts. In the interest of being charitable, I offer them these thoughts: 1.) There is a mute button. If you need sound but you only care about learning specific techniques, you have the option of scrolling past the *friendly human interaction* parts and just watching the information you want. 2.) If you possess enough hubris to sit and complain about someone who is sharing inspiration and education *free of charge*, then one can only surmise that you also possess an equal amount of expertise in the subject. In that case, perhaps your time would be better spent producing and sharing *your own video content* rather than trampling our collective enjoyment.

[@JeriBellini]

Hi Crazy Aunt Val, love that name! I actually saw your comment this morning and fell in love with it and so I wanted to keep it where I could easily find it again, which is right here in my unanswered comments. LOL I've copy pasted it now... The grounding color thing makes so much sense to me and is when I need peace and serenity I choose these colors. When I am feeling excited I tend towards the brights. Interesting! The second part of your comment is wonderful and I will use it next time someone says i talk too much, LOL And FYI, I've been trying to TimeStamp my videos so yes, people can fast forward to the right spot. And #2 made me laugh because I say the same thing to myself and I always go looking to see if they have a channel! Great comment!!! Thank you! ❤️ ❤️ ❤️ ❤️ ❤️ ❤️

[@eavesdroppin1]

I love your wall hanging (?) or whatever you may end up doing. I adore circles and want to do this so much, but I still have some quilts to finish for my children as I am 78 and who knows, right? These circles and the quilt blocks you have already made are such an inspiring way to honor your mother. I made a quilt for my youngest son from the cotton clothes he loved when he was 11-12 years (he's 46 now). It was a struggle , but worth it! I started embroidering when I was 16, later I added sewing for my daughter, son and myself along with home projects. When I started working, I began cross stitch and eventually developed carpal tunnel and tennis elbow, so I gave up cross stitch since I needed my wrists for my job! I took up quilting and gardening and really gardened and did many home projects more than anything. NOW ..... I'm tired and the plants look terrible, but I must prioritize and make sure all my children (3) have at least one quilt especially for them. At least you started your projects a little sooner than I and will be able to enjoy them for many years. Love your creativity!

[@JeriBellini]

Just keep moving and if your hands are full of love filled projects, that's all that. matters. Thank you so much for watching! ♥️

[@shawnmorymcmillion]

I have been waiting for 48 hours hoping that your second part would pop up and here you are! Yay

[@JeriBellini]

LOL, I'm so happy I made you happy! ♥️♥️♥️

[@ljshaw8516]

One thing about Jeri as you follow her, she always keeps her word.

[@JeriBellini]

@@ljshaw8516 Bless your little heart! If ever I don't "SHOW" it's going to be a GOOD reason! ❤

[@judyindorf6522]

I've been sewing for years but I'd never heard of invisible basting, I love it! (old dog learning new trick :). Can't wait to start my Dot A Day. ( I'm a quilter and have enough scraps to cover the state of Texas). Ha. Great instructions!

[@JeriBellini]

HA! I love that, cover the state... Have fun and don't forget to post someplace and hashtag! ♥️

[@lesleywatson4494]

I love hearing your birds in the background.

[@JeriBellini]

So many people say that! I'm glad, cause I can't shut them up and I wouldn't want to! LOL ♥️

[@margaretderen2082]

I just saw Alex Andersen (The Quilt Show) showing off her dots from your dot project - she did mention you!

[@JeriBellini]

I know, I went looking someone else told me too! 💜

[@susanharris8406]

I dont usually comment,your vlog came up randomly on my feed. I love your dot a day. I was in a town with quite a few charity shops ( england). I can't explain why but i was drawn to a box at the back with the most beautiful napkins, tray cloths, embroidered table cloth ect. I know it will seem so wrong to cut them up,but at least they are being re used and loved again. Wish me luck,and thank you for taking the time to make the vlog.

[@JeriBellini]

I believe in giving things that are not being used, a new life. So really, enjoy the box of textiles you found, cut them up with merry abandon and turn them into something wonderful. I REALLY appreciate your comment! 💜💜💜

[@dorothylavell3038]

I would love to see the outcome of that treasure trove of well loved fabrics 😊

[@susanharris8406]

@@dorothylavell3038 it may take some time, but I think that might be the point of the exercise. I have high ambitions to make a rice bag. Don’t hold your breath till it’s finished. Ha ha 🤣

[@ocean.almajeda]

Thanks Jeri, I'm lucky enough to be going on an overseas holiday next week. For my crafts I've decided to take my cloth twine basketing, sock knitting, and dot stitching! It's going to be perfectly portable. I'm also a subscriber of k3n. I love how this community intersects 🥰

[@JeriBellini]

Kathryn and I are friends! She is amazing and I value her as a friend. I am glad you are here! ❤️ Have fun on your trip!

[@k3n.clothtales]

Hi Jer love these dots more than i can say, I haven't finished watching yet but couldn't wait to comment. Also love listening to your 'ya ya' ❤

[@JeriBellini]

Hey Kath, I was wondering when you would show up, my wonderful friend and mentor! These dots are bringing me and my community so much joy, it totally warms my heart! I'm glad you love them too! ❤️ ❤️ ❤️

[@KoolKookyKreatures]

Hi Jeri - I’m happy to help mod on Facebook if you would like me to. I already mod a group and so I’m happy to be a part of a mod team :)

[@JeriBellini]

Thank you! I will definetely keep you in mind. I'm just organizing things now. ❤️ ❤️ ❤️

[@clarecollins2547]

I cant start straight away because ive currently got Covid☹️ But, im thinking about it!

[@JeriBellini]

I'm so sorry! I hope you feel better soon, meanwhile you can dream of them and watch videos! ♥️

[@m2btboysandme01]

Great video, you are a great teacher. Beautiful stitching and creativity. Thanks for sharing

[@JeriBellini]

Thank you so much! I'm so grateful for everyone! ♥️

[@Jbstan7]

I first started stalking your videos ...lol....because you work in neutrals for many things. bright wonderful things too!! but this. this is my favorite project!! I want to do crazy patches and bracelets and meditation roll and a stitch 'book'....but swept the sewing table clean to start on dots. Oh my!! thanks for these. thanks for the blah blah parts too. I pray your throat/voice/challenge won't hinder coming to visit with all of us a lot longer!!

[@JeriBellini]

LOL, I'm glad you came out and said hi! And I am thinking of you right now as I am sweeping my table clean to start more work! Every so often I have to do that or I go crazy! And I met this wonderful couple today and invited them to come over and see my work. I'm having the best day ever! ♥️

[@QUILTINGCHAP]

Wow! You covered a lot in this video. What great information. I love that you showed how you embellished all the dots Wish I had thought of using the invisible basting stitch. Then it can be left in. I will do that from now on. So - I want to make mine into a quilt eventually. What do you think of adding batting before embellishing? Then when the backing is added I would just add some straight quilting next to the joined blocks. The other option is just make all the squares and join them and then add batting and backing as if it was a traditionally pieced quilt. I would appreciate your thoughts. Thanks again for a great project!

[@JeriBellini]

I would embellish them first with the idea that I was going to do some additional quilting. So the dots themselves would have stitching on them but leave around them for the quilting later. (If you wanted to leave the very center of the dot without embellishment and do a tie thing in there to make sure the dots were secured down, but that would just be a matter of choice) I'm kinda working all this out with my moms quilt blocks. I'm quilting as I go but often embellishing the top first if that makes sense. Check out that video I think i put a link in this dot video to her quilt. ♥️

[@QUILTINGCHAP]

@@JeriBellini Thanks for your thoughts! That makes a lot of sense. Off to watch your video with your mom's quilt blocks. Oh - also I changed my colors from neutrals to blues, aqua and white. I have a lot of thrifted men's shirts I am going to use. Thanks again!

[@JeriBellini]

@@QUILTINGCHAP That sounds wonderful, I love using thrifted clothing! ♥

[@DianeSavage-s5d]

Just finished watching Part 2. I am in love with this project, & I cannot wait to start my own! Thank you so very much for sharing Dot-A-Day with us! 🤗

[@JeriBellini]

You are so welcome! I'm so glad you're here! ❤️

[@christinelewis5765]

I just love these! Thank you for sharing all those wonderful embellishments. They are beautiful. These little blocks and dots are exactly what I would enjoy doing. I am an oil painter but I also love quilting and like to have some handwork going on the side. This will definitely be something I will be trying soon. I have seen lots of videos with creative projects, but this one is right for me. Thanks again!

[@JeriBellini]

This one is such an easy start, make a few or make a bunch! ❤️❤️❤️

[@Thebug0821]

Love your stitching, easy hand work when you just want something small to work with. There is no limits what one can do. Love it.

[@JeriBellini]

Thank you! ♥️♥️♥️

[@Carol_Sews]

k3n’s slow stitch project this week is based partially on your Dot-A-Day work. And Alex Anderson mentioned on her live show today that she’s using your Dot-A-Day to learn needle turn appliqué. Although Alex has been a professional quilter for many years, she has never done needle turn appliqué. It really is a small world. I came here to watch your Dot-A-Day videos so that I can do a better job on my k3n project this week. I’ve already watched part one, and I’m writing this comments as I watch part two.

[@JeriBellini]

Oh how nice, I will look in my mention section to see if I can find the YT channel you mentioned. I also just did a short video on Needle Turn applique I will be up loading it soon! Thanks for being here! 💜💜💜

[@Loriann3616]

Such a great sewing project ❤

[@JeriBellini]

I'm glad you like it! I was just making some dots! ❤️

[@artistgrly]

Your dots are gorgeous!!! Im going to try to follow your lead. Thank you for your inspiration!!! Hugs ❤

[@JeriBellini]

hugs back! Have fun!! ❤️❤️❤️

[@lalagamma4452]

Always fun to have a playdate. Today's Quote: "We raise by lifting others." -Robert Ingersoll. Huge hugs. Namesta 🐞🐞🐞

[@JeriBellini]

YES it is! Sending hugs to you Lala! ❤️❤️❤️

[@lalagamma4452]

Back atcha sweetie 🐞💜🐞

[@NellieChristopher]

Hi Jeri, A Dot a Day just popped up and I'm enjoying your videos. They're keeping me distracted today while I'm going through a tough procedure. Love the Dot a Day idea for using up my scraps and stash. It's a nice project to take along. Also love the aging gracefully info. Thank you! 😀

[@JeriBellini]

Hi Nellie, I'm guessing you are new here, so WELCOME! I hope I can help you get through a rough day. This is a great community! Sending hugs, 💛💛💛 We have a FB group too if you're interested.

[@jillthomas366]

Hello from California, Jeri🤚🏻 I really enjoyed watching part 1 and 2 of this video! I am absolutely inspired, thank you! My question is, have you washed hand stitched projects? I would think the tighter the stitching, the better. I would love to sprinkle a few stitched blocks in to quilts. 🤔

[@JeriBellini]

I typically don't wash my hand stitched stuff, not because I'm against it, I'm not, just because they seem to not need it. I might air fluff something in the dryer if I thought it was dusty or leave it outside to get some air. A quilt is another story, I do wash those in the machine, and maybe not everyone would do that. On gentle cycle and tumber dry for 5 minutes then air dry. 💜 PS I'm making another bag with quilting stitches on it!

[@xxdonna1959xx]

Loving these dots! I’m looking forward to your playlist showing the different stitches that you can use 😁

[@JeriBellini]

I'm planning on starting on them soon! Maybe I'll gather my stuff tonight and do a few! Thanks for being here! 💜💜💜

[@louannwilde6381]

Love your program. Dot's have become a tender spot with me. Did you check out THE DOT book by Peter Reynolds. You will so enjoy it. Sept ember 15th is National Dot Day. Happy Dotting.

[@JeriBellini]

I'm going to go to the Library this week and look for it! 💜

[@chrisgoudeau3598]

Hi Jeri, I just found you thru one of my knitting emails, who shared a decorating video, who then shared a link to you. Who knew? Anyway, thanks for this dot podcast, I’m so enthusiastic about trying it. I mostly knit, but have gotten back into sewing and have been collecting some vintage pieces to make a scrappy quilt. So I have a question. You said on this podcast if you were making a quilt out of the dots you wouldn’t put embroidery 😅on the back of them? Okay, but what are you making with them? A blanket with just a light backing? Hope this makes sense. Am looking forward to watching more of your videos. Thanks in advance. Chris

[@JeriBellini]

Let me explain but first... GLAD YOU ARE HERE! I love when someone tells someone else and someone else and... So I am NOT making a quilt, I was saving my soul. I was deep in "I don't know what I'm doing, I'm too old" mode and wasn't creating all that much, found Jude Hill and she loves circles and one thing leads to another, The dots were born. So if you want to make a quilt, my thought is to embroider the actual dot and around the dot and not on the background of the square cloth. Is this the only way to go about this, heck NO. But it's the way I would do it. Put all the squares together, then layer with batt if you want then the backing then quilt it. I hope this made sense. ❤️❤️❤️ Thank you for subbing and sharing!

[@brendagoulette759]

Oh I never think you talk to much. Thank you for all the examples. Yours are beautiful ❤️

[@JeriBellini]

thank you SO much! You are most welcome and I'm glad you're here! ❤️

[@xxdonna1959xx]

Hi Jeri, how are you treating the dots that you don’t turn over the edges, ragged edges? I’ve tried turning them over but I found it too fiddly so going with frayed/ragged edges instead for my dots. Btw…. HAPPY BIRTHDAY 🎂

[@JeriBellini]

Just stitch them close to the edge, it works fine because a circle is mostly on the bias. You'll have a little fraying on the edge but I love that. It's going to look amazing! 💜

[@maureenlatta6376]

Thank you Jeri....I am excited to start so back to week 1 for me to prepare some squares....after I catch up on my K3n creations. Love love your work.

[@JeriBellini]

Wonderful! I look forward to hearing more when you start! 💜

[@irenebootsma7468]

Hi Jeri, I have just watched the two parts of your Dot a Day, a number of times. I am truly inspired. I plan to make a number of prepared squares and dots to the cottage this summer to work on. I will have to learn how to do the embroidery part, since that is a new craft for me. I am a quilter, knitter, spinner, weaver, etc. but not perfect at anything. I love how you encourage to just do. I am wondering how you will finish off all of your 300+ squares together?

[@JeriBellini]

I'm wondering that too! LOL ❤️❤️❤️ But now that everyone has inspired me I'm all in!

[@lapaylor4039]

VERY hard to find the dmc broder spools, and the jeana Kimball straw needles... frustrated as I like what you're doing

[@JeriBellini]

Use ANY needle that is thin with a decent hole. Do not stress yourself out! I saw the jeanna needles on amazon but forget about it... And I have NO idea where the DMC thread came from, again, use what you have! I swear it will be great! I only told what I use because people ask. I don't want you to be frustrated, I want you to create! Sending you BIG hugs! ❤️❤️❤️

[@dianedowling8108]

I just started mine today and want you to know I really enjoyed your first video and I'm looking forward to the second one!

[@JeriBellini]

Awesome! ♥️♥️♥️

[@Bo-ti6uy]

Found more fabric to recycle and it’s already washed, but the thickness varies. Some of it is a bit thicker than average quilting cotton and some thinner. Do you think it will cause problems when I join the squares? I like the look of your square gallery and am going to try for a similar look. I know that I won’t get an identical look because I am using different fabrics. For your dots you have used some brown fabrics and black thread. Did you use black fabrics as well? I can’t tell the difference between black and dark brown on my screen. Thanks for these great tutorials.

[@JeriBellini]

I have used a little black but it's mostly patterned. And sometimes I use the wrong side of the fabric so it could look off. if you are watching on a computer try lightening your screen. I always forget to do that and it works great. My fabrics are a mixture too, lightweight and medium. I wouldn't use anything that too heavy though, I think it would just be too stiff. And when you get a bunch of squares done you can lay them out so that they are balanced by weight. I hope this helps.. thanks so much for watching! ❤️ ❤️ ❤️

[@lorettabjornstad9748]

Hi I Jeri! My name is Loretta. I found your dot per day video on KZbin yesterday. I’ve got a stack of wool squares that I bought from Moda. Today while watching the second dot video I heard you talk about the needle roll that you made. I think that I’ll make one. The needle book that I made doesn’t suit my needs (even though I love the fabric that I made it from.)

[@JeriBellini]

The needle roll is fun, fast and easy. I love stitching on wool, it's like sewing into butter! ❤️

[@MaryLouKimberling]

I was checking out embroidery channels this morning on KZbin. Came across part one of 'Dots'. No hesitation hitting subscribe button. Your a delight to watch and be watching more.

[@JeriBellini]

Awesome! Thank you! Welcome, I'm glad you're here! 💜💜💜

[@kathysunshine699]

I want to do these as a mixed media card topper!I had bits of fabric to my paper cards and pictures, people seem to really like receiving them, Also hoping to add a bit of batting or fluff under the dots for baby guilts etc.. Think they will really be cute especially if you use different texture of dots, baby will love touching the different “ feels” of it🤗!!!

[@JeriBellini]

Thats a great idea! Have fun with them! 💜💜💜

[@kathysunshine699]

Just subscribed and hit like, you seem like a friend who I am visiting!… I even talk back at the screen sometimes😂… “ why did you do that?… and then you show me🎉❤

[@JeriBellini]

Stick around, everyone talks back to me! We all feel like we are hanging out and one day maybe we will! 💜💜💜

[@Sylvia907]

I’m going to embellish my kawandi project thank you

[@JeriBellini]

That’s going to be fun! 💜

[@sueklabunde7658]

Just discovered you. I think the dot product project will be a perfect way for me to lea😊rn, needle, turn and provide some hand work What is the backing on the squares?

[@JeriBellini]

There is no backing at this stage, you can add a backing depending on what you will do with them. I'm going to talk more about this tonight on my new YT video. ❤️

[@mout6017]

Thank you so much Jeri, that’s the best and most helpful tutorial I’ve ever seen on appliqué circles!

[@JeriBellini]

You are SO welcome! 💜💜💜

[@marysharp6366]

When I needle turn appliqué I use a wooden toothpick to turn the fabric under the wooden tooth pick clings to the fabric so much better and make it easier to turn the fabric under. Greetings from New Zealand.

[@JeriBellini]

What a GREAT TIP! I'm going to try it! I hope others read your comment! 💜💜💜

[@pebblem4612]

Absolutely love your videos just come across it now. Watching from Australia. Love the idea of a dot a day and thank you for sharing your tips and designs.

[@JeriBellini]

Welcome welcome! Happy Yellow Monday! 💛

[@clairehampton986]

I'm brand new to your channel. Yes, I would love to see your selection of books you treasure. I loved the tour of your tiny house art studio. It was awesome. I am making fabric collage pieces. Your dots may be challenging for me but I will give it a try.

[@JeriBellini]

Welcome!! I'm so glad you're here and dont feel like your dots have to be perfect. It's all about the journey not the destination. Happy Yellow Monday! 💛

[@debraaskelson5698]

Can you share how your daughter’s crocheted flowers are made? I’m just learning and they are cute/practical

[@JeriBellini]

I will ask her! 💜

[@nikkijones4978]

Love the organic look of your work; I must have a go! How would you put a backing on if you don’t want the back to be visible?

[@JeriBellini]

Do you want to make something in particular? I would need more info before I could answer this. Thank you so much for your comment! ❤️

[@dotlewallen6565]

I am so looking forward to starting my Dot-A-Day. Now to figure out what colors of scraps to use and do I want to go all wild and mix colors or do a color theme. Decisions decisions. I find that while using two strands of floss or thread, I use a used dryer sheet and pull my threads through a fold used dryer sheet. It conditions the thread, reduces static, and smooths things out. I learned this from a doll maker who embroidered faces on her dolls

[@JeriBellini]

That's so interesting about the thread! 💜 Thanks for watching and Have Fun!

[@cathydale3879]

I love this project. Could we press the circle seam allowance or do a running stitch to make the circle? I can see wonky circles in my future 🤣

[@JeriBellini]

You sure can! That's the way I used to do circles, I would press them around a piece of plastic template or cardboard and also I did a running stitch and pulled them. Whatever works for you! ❤️ Thank you for being here!

[@kdwardell]

Your dot work is just so cool! I think a chain stitch would be nice going around the dot, have you done that? Enjoying your videos very much!

[@JeriBellini]

No I have not, but I will now! 💜💜💜

[@diananighswonger441]

wondering where I can find your library of embellished dots for inspiration?

[@JeriBellini]

www.recycledparts4art.com/adotaday.html. I'm adding to it as time allows

[@cathiespalding2083]

Another great video and I enjoy listening to you talking . You showed us a lot of interesting info today, thanks so much.

[@JeriBellini]

Glad you enjoyed it I love making videos for my peeps! ♥️

[@jillherbert3625]

Just loving 🧡your varied commentary and your dot a day has inspired me …. Thank you so much

[@JeriBellini]

I'm so glad! Thanks for hanging out with me! 💜

[@joancook8454]

I love hearing you talk, I deal with depression daily which has kept me out of my craft room far too long. When I watch your video it’s like visiting with a friend and may be I will get inspired to return to my once favorite room. Thanks for the GREAT and well explained videos. Coming to you from Northern California . 🙃

[@JeriBellini]

Hi Joan, I am sending inspirational hugs to you right this minute! I pray that you will consider getting something started and if you do, please come back and tell me about it! ❤️ ❤️ ❤️ Thank you for your honest comment.

[@stingray101010]

@@JeriBellini I am in the same boat as Joan--and sewing and painting are the only things that ease my depression--it is kind of like magic, but I do stop doing it sometimes, then it's hard to get started again. Sometimes I have to set a timer for 30 minutes and "make" myself paint or sew, and that helps. I agree with Joan, Jeri, I love listening to you and you explain things so well, I think I am finally going to try to tackle applique!! Circles will be the exact right thing to start with. Thank you, and wishing you the absolute best, Joan, from me in Southern California.

[@JeriBellini]

@@stingray101010 Hello dear Joan, I'm sending you hugs too, to get the dot project going. It's such a small portable project. It got me going again and I hope it does the same for you. ❤❤❤

[@ljshaw8516]

Hello Friend! Thanks for the gift of you. I have to ask as a "purple person", is purple your favorite color? A BOOK REVIEW would be an amazing episode on your channel as I am a Book Nerd myself. A FB GROUP would be so fabulous, however, I worry about your time management and don't want you to be overwhelmed. I wish I could assist you on this endeavor, but sadly am unable to. Enjoy the water - I am a sea lover living in the desert, but it's best for my health. Anxiously awaiting more stitch n' story time with Jeri! x's lj

[@JeriBellini]

Yes, I am worried about my time too! That's why I would like help. But it would be so amazing! Purple is not my favorite color, but it gives me my favorite memory, The Tiny Beach House. So sometimes I will buy purple things, especially for my PA house to keep me in the beach groove. My fav color is and has always been yellow. (Yellow car etc) I go in and out of other colors, but Yellow brings a big smile to my face. YEARS ago when I was working full time, mondays were a bust so I made up a story "Happy Yellow Monday" and me and Brian had to wear yellow to remind us to be happy in spite of going off to work. Long story! LOL ❤️

[@ljshaw8516]

@@JeriBellini Absolutely! I'd go into work and do my "happy dance" before I began and making lemonade is always best than the alternative.

[@skullingtonfly]

I’m hoping to find some suitable fabric right now! 😃

[@JeriBellini]

Wonderful! ❤️❤️❤️

[@jeannereinisch114]

Who is the person you mentioned in part 2 that we should follow? I didn’t understand what you said.

[@JeriBellini]

Probably Jude Hill, Look on IG SpiritCloth. 💜

[@carolinehonse35]

The dot a day part 1 and 2 videos are fabulous! Totally inspiring.

[@JeriBellini]

I'm so glad you like them! Thanks for watching!!! 💛💛💛

[@mgailqster]

Yay, a playlist of embellishments!

[@JeriBellini]

Yay is right!!! ♥️♥️♥️

[@sallysewing]

Loving your idea! I've begun to make the circles and squares, a little bit differently but I’m enjoying how they’re turning out! I’ve just set myself a target of 25 squares probably just made when I feel like it! I could make more or that might be enough for now! No rules just going with what’s fun to make!! Thank you for sharing your ideas!

[@JeriBellini]

No Rules is right! Do YOUR thing and please post and hashtag! #jeribellinidotaday thank you for being here! ❤️

[@victoriakarpinski3959]

Do you ever use the dot project and create something using batting?

[@JeriBellini]

Yes, you can use batting. I'll go over that in a video, it's easy. Thanks for asking that question. 💜

[@clarecollins2547]

I love this! I love that i can hear the waves coming in and out!

[@JeriBellini]

Thank you SO much! ♥️♥️♥️

[@traceycox2562]

What a fabulous project.

[@JeriBellini]

Thank you so very much, hope you try it! 💜

[@xxdonna1959xx]

Hi, you mentioned embroidery videos, I can’t find them. Can you post a link please ☺️

[@JeriBellini]

It's under Stitch-N-Story Time playlist: Be prepared, there's Ya Ya going on, it was requested that I do those videos that way. 💜 kzbin.info/aero/PLZlPOiml-W-itiB3mYNHUuPsr4YJ-CLSo

[@xxdonna1959xx]

@@JeriBellini thank you, and I love your “ya ya” it makes me laugh

[@anitajansen5610]

Great video. Love all of it👏👍🧡

[@JeriBellini]

Thank you Anita! ❤️

[@AvivaHadas]

When you did the running stitch on the edge (min 38) did you still do the invisible appliqué? (I'm doing running stitch for my appliqué stitch on a project of mine.)

[@JeriBellini]

No if you mean invisible baste? I did not. 💜

[@AvivaHadas]

@@JeriBellini just to make sure I understand, not all of your circles are getting applied like the yellow one that you used to teach hand appliqué. (Just curious, I like to know the whys - the sidetracks & the errata more than the hows.)

[@JeriBellini]

@@AvivaHadas I did use some of my moms tee shirts and those I just cut no hem. I have stitched down ragged edge circles too. ANYTHING is fair game, use your imagination! 💜

[@diananighswonger441]

Hi is invisible stitch is a hem stitch how we did our dress hems in high school. I think.

[@JeriBellini]

I didn't take sewing in high school so I can't answer for sure. I'll do a separate video in the 10 minute Techniques playlist. 💜

[@k3n.clothtales]

PS just realised this is part two and I haven't watched part one yet doh! 😂

[@JeriBellini]

Ha! you silly girl you! Thanks for taking the time to watch, I know how busy you are! hugs, Jer ❤️ ❤️ ❤️

[@k3n.clothtales]

I really want to make some dots, I love them so much. I will have to add them to my list 😁❤️

[@JeriBellini]

@@k3n.clothtales PLEASE make some dots and put them in your Slow Stitch Book! I would be honored! ❤

[@k3n.clothtales]

I think I will incorporate at least one in a future week and will of course tag and credit you 😁❤️

[@JeriBellini]

@@k3n.clothtales And I can't wait to see what you do with it! Everyone has suchh wonderful ideas! ❤

[@OnedayDesigns]

Are you sewing the squares together with 2 strands of embroidery cotton or what would you recommend?

[@JeriBellini]

Yes, 2 strands. 💛 Happy Monday to you!

[@OnedayDesigns]

Thank you Jeri. I’m loving this ❤

[@KarenGiese]

Excited to find you! Alex Anderson of the Quilt Show mentioned you on her show today and told us to check out your work. Love this dot a day. Your tutorial is great as I’m a beginner for embroidery. Pretty sure I can do this as you make it look so easy.

[@JeriBellini]

How do I find the segment where she mentions me, I like to watch people that share my work. Thank you for being here! 💜

[@KarenGiese]

@@JeriBellini hopefully you got my reply

[@JeriBellini]

@@KarenGiese Thank you Karen, I found it and was tickled to see that she's making dots too! I love that they are speading out all over the world, far and wide! 💜

[@sjgriebling]

What a wonderful way to honor your mother. These are so nice ❤

[@JeriBellini]

Thank you, I hope. you got a chance to watch the video with her quilt blocks... ♥️

[@stephaniehopkinsartist]

I really want to incorporate a dote a day into my daily stitch play. So many projects! 😆

[@JeriBellini]

I hope you will Steph! They go fast, I can see one of your cloth books in a Dot theme! How fun! I think I'll make one! 💜💜💜

[@stephaniehopkinsartist]

@@JeriBellini That is such a great idea, Jeri! You totally should! Would love to see you make one. Love you dots. I might have to switch around a monthly theme prompt for my stitch book projects to do that. Which I think I will!

[@lindamasson3094]

Do you pull out your basting, or is it part of the design?

[@JeriBellini]

I leave the invisible baste in but I remove the traditonal baste. ❤️

[@AnnRicci]

I never heard of the invisible stitch ..... ty

[@JeriBellini]

I learned it from Jude Hill, lots of people use it these days, it's wonderful! 💜💜💜

[@lisazilaro6906]

Looks like a lot of fun and thanks for sharing 🪡🧵♥️

[@JeriBellini]

It seriously IS! 💜💜💜

[@zhinka1]

Loving the facebook group. LOVING THE DOTS!! love the conversation and birds and your honesty

[@JeriBellini]

Yay! Thank you! I'm tickled to death to be able to see everyones work! 💜

[@crisyarthurs6026]

Beautiful , U have inspired me 2 make a DOT a day and I get a bag made also. Cheers from freezing New Zealand Perfect Winter project with Kimono fabric I have. Best tutorial..

[@JeriBellini]

Thank you! I am sweating a LOT here in NJ, USA... I'm locked in my AC Tiny House creating away! 💜💜💜

[@jwebber598]

❤❤❤awesome project thank you❤❤❤

[@JeriBellini]

You are so welcome! 💜

[@tinkerbell9399]

HiJeri, it’s lovely to meet you. So pleased your channel has popped up! I’m a crafter, I knit and crochet, but have never quilted. This looks like great fun, and I have already watched part one. Thanks for sharing your ideas, and I look forward to learning more from your videos. Greetings from the UK❤️🇬🇧

[@JeriBellini]

Greetings and Welcome! You are in a great community here! I'm glad I popped up and glad you're here! ❤️

[@carolentringer8836]

Just discovered you. I’m in south Texas. Lifelong embroiderer. I love your show.

[@JeriBellini]

Thank you Carol!!! 💜💜💜

[@marybon4857]

Jeri, My favorite applique technique is backbasting. I think it would work very well here. 😊

[@JeriBellini]

Mine too! ❤️

[@debzehr3244]

Love these!💖. An embellishment playlist will be wonderful. Also, I’d really enjoy a book review of your favorites. TY. 💖💖💖

[@JeriBellini]

I have my pile of books gathered! ♥️ And I'll start the playlist in a day or so.

[@LisaBGregg]

I would love if you started a Facebook page! Unfortunately, I’m so not tech savvy, so I can’t help moderate it. I’m sorry. But I’m sure someone here could help you. Btw, you do not talk too much. Love your channel!

[@JeriBellini]

It's coming in a few days! We are going to treat it as a community page where we all help each other and everyone pitches in and anwers questions if you know the answer... I think the sharing will be amazing! I'll explain it all in a quick video this week, so get ready! ❤️❤️❤️ Thank you!

[@marymccauley2461]

I am so excited to find you and your channel! I'm excited to get started on your dot project!!! Love your creativity as you are very inspiring to me especially the embellishments. Thanks so much!!!!

[@JeriBellini]

Thank you so much! and welcome!!! ❤️

[@gerriHaumschild]

I'm beyond thrilled to discover you. I figured out that I will use the dot technique to embellish my jacket.Blessings to you.

[@JeriBellini]

That sounds like FUN! 💜💜💜

[@juliaagnes7]

Hello and thanks for such an interesting channel. I am in Delaware County PA (Delco to locals) & am a newly retired CPA. I had hoped to be moved to MI by now - but life got in the way. Since retirement, I made one quilt, am half way with another and felt out of sorts. Your channel came along at the right time with the right attitude for me. I have a list of projects to work on, much of my supplies are packed up, so I had been limited until this showed up. One project is deconstructing used jeans and fixing the holes & thin areas with embroidery and/or fabric scraps. I will make quilts from this and combine the crazy fabric I made with scrap fabric. I also draw and paint and have a couple of projects for this. Thanks again, I look forward to adding this to my skill set and find new ways to incorporate this into my other fabric work.

[@JeriBellini]

So glad you're here! Welcome!!! And thank you for leaving a comment!! 💜💜💜

[@Bubbawork]

Really loving this project Jeri. I have never done embroidery, always thought it was too difficult (plus I’m not good at hand sewing), but you’ve really inspired me to have a go. Your videos always brighten my day, thank you 😊

[@JeriBellini]

You are so welcome and DONT worry about your stitches, The main point is just to enjoy the process! ❤️ ❤️ ❤️

[@deborahmeyer-y4m]

I would love you to do a book review! I'm always looking for inspiration that way. Great tutorial on applique. Thank you. Also, thank you for the dot play list on how to embellish them. You're awesome!

[@JeriBellini]

You are so welcome! And I have a list started of my fav books. ❤️

[@louisecalkin8127]

Im so glad that you popped up on my feed. Im sitting here making minature furniture and watching and listening. Thank you for the inspo. I recently started slow stitching with K3N clothtales she is very good at the 'ya ya' like you lol. You are a wonderful teacher. Im going to be adding circles to my very long meditation scroll. Each section is small and portable like your circles, i take my stitching nearly everywhere with me so these are perfect. Thankyou for sharing❤

[@JeriBellini]

Oh I love hearing this! Thank you for finding me!!! 💜💜💜

[@lynpalumbo5984]

I'm so very happy I stumbled onto your channel! I've watched both parts 1 & 2 and will again. Going through all my scraps tonight. I am excited to get started! Thank you for the tutorial.

[@JeriBellini]

OH YAY!!! I'm so glad you are enjoying the content! Have fun with the project! ❤️ ❤️ ❤️

[@Inrshell]

I enjoy watching and listening to you...❤ Love your fabric dots but I am a rug hooker so might try some with wool. I have a big stash of wool! Or combination of fabric and wool.. Thx...

[@JeriBellini]

OH! I LOVE wool... I did show my wool dots in one of my videos, but can't remember which video it was! LOL you'll have to watch the latest ones. ♥️♥️♥️ Here's some love to get you moving!

[@jenniferrich5292]

I am so grateful for your videos, for the whole atmosphere of them as well as the content. I have been looking for a way to embellish my clothing - all sewn myself - without complicated embroidery. This is it! It’s beautiful and just my style and will help me learn a new craft. Thank you for the inspiration🥰

[@JeriBellini]

Ahhh, it's comments like yours that keep me going! Thank you! 💜💜💜

[@SoulsJourney]

The square at 30:44 with the 2 circles made me think "sun and moon". I'll have to look for that book you showed in the beginning, it looked great.

[@JeriBellini]

See if you can get if from the library so you can make sure you like it. Thanks for watching! ❤️

[@mariejessie]

My mom passed in 2006. I inherited her quilting cotton, and I made a hand stitched king sized 1.25” hexi quilt top in the grandmother’s flower garden pattern. It took me 10 years to do, working on and off, but the top is done. I need to get I quilted yet, but it helped me deal with the grief of her loss.

[@JeriBellini]

That's beautiful! I love slow methodical things like that. 💜💜💜

[@LynnH-l9d]

Love the project! I plan to join.

[@JeriBellini]

YAY! YAY! 💜

[@Craftylisa69]

I love you chatting to me whilst I stitch beside you . Please chat away and make my day 🥰

[@JeriBellini]

I guess I'm going to have to since so many of you told me to! LOL ❤️ thank you! I am so grateful!

[@carolynrockafellow417]

Love these. Love hand stitching…especially when I can take it out on my deck and enjoy the beautiful weather. Thank you for sharing this.😊

[@JeriBellini]

You are so welcome! And that's exactly what I always did, take it out on the deck! Enjoy! 💜

[@juliaagnes7]

Why do you whip stitch squares instead of hiding the stitches?

[@JeriBellini]

It's just another way of stitching things together, a different look. I think it looks sort of primitive. You could use matching thread too so you don't see if it you like stitching that way. Thanks for asking, I bet others are wondering the same thing! 💜

[@juliaagnes7]

@@JeriBellini Thanks; I was more concerned about the integrity of the finished item, so this makes great sense! I enjoyed your circles video!