A simple slow stitching project for a quiet afternoon

[@eightchickens4415]

I love this! At home my weird little 'leftover projects' are always a favorite. There is something joyful about every color of 'scrap' getting used together in a new way.

[@thegreenwrapper]

I love weird little leftover projects😆 Every little piece of scrap has some ‘potential’, right?

[@annettepinto8444]

those coasters are so lovely.. not too complicated, easy for a beginner also love the colours. great job. so inspiring . looking forward to more easy to follow ones 😅so we will be able to follow and be encouraged. thank you so much..

[@thegreenwrapper]

Thank you😊💕💕

[@nancybusso6171]

The rhythm of the stitches is like a heartbeat! ❤

[@thegreenwrapper]

Thank you so much😊💕💕

[@katherinespring634]

I love watching your videos. I learned a lot about Sashiko. This is a new and creative outlet for me. It reminds me to slow down and enjoy the simple things in life. Thank you for sharing your talent with us!!!

[@thegreenwrapper]

Thank you so much😊💕💕

[@Gothlite-i1l]

I love how much recycling/upcycling you do and how many natural fabrics and materials you use. Thank you for being so respectful to our ole' Earth. Those coasters are wonderful!

[@thegreenwrapper]

Thank you so much😊💕💕

[@Iamlynie1]

I love the small stitching and for me, it is all about the stitching rather than the end make 😊❤

[@thegreenwrapper]

I agree! I really enjoyed this project😊

[@jacquelinestrand6283]

I love them. I love the simplicity and beauty. ❤️

[@thegreenwrapper]

Thank you😊💕💕

[@Marzumur]

They are so delightful! I think the bright colours work really well with the dense stitching and are perfect for a small item like a coaster.

[@thegreenwrapper]

Thank you😊💕💕

[@-MEL16-A.O.C]

It's a real pleasure to watch your content !!!! Thaaaaaank you so much 😊😉👍

[@thegreenwrapper]

Thank you💕💕😊

[@dcinrb8538]

After watching one of your videos a few months ago, I stitched my first zookin, cutting up old IKEA dish cloths. The off white ones with red stripes that sold for 79¢ long ago. I also used thrifted thread from St Vincent de Paul thrift store. A whole quart size Ziploc bag of cotton thread wooden spools for $2. Such pretty autumn colors with a fuchsia included. After watching this video, I'm inspired to stitch a zookin with a fuchsia heart amidst rows of soft greys, bronze, copper and forest green. Thank you for sharing 🍄🍄

[@thegreenwrapper]

Oh that sounds so lovely😍 Thank you so much for sharing💕💕💕

[@marijkeschellenbach2680]

I have a very old cookie tin that I save my short and leftover thread and it is amazing how often I end up using pieces from it for little projects. I love the mat you made with embroidery thread about two minutes into the video, but then there are so many of your things I love. I thought of you today as I was working on an antique quilt (not mine) that has some serious aging issues and it is the larger holes I am working on that need to be patched with some light flannel pieces and I thought of doing some Sashiko mending stitches to give it a little more strength. My plate is so full of the many projects that were put off during the time my son in law was in intensive care. Life is slowly getting back to somewhat normal and now I need to take care of me by doing some stitching and quilting. I am so glad you show up on my reminder "bell" and nudge me on to do something creative. Thank you🤍

[@thegreenwrapper]

Oh I’d love to see the quilt😍 I was thinking about you too as I was using the Tatewaku tea towel in the kitchen today😊 I’m glad to hear that you’re gradually getting back to crafting💕💕💕

[@nancybusso6171]

Thanks!

[@thegreenwrapper]

Thank you so much for your generosity🥹 It really means a lot to me and this channel💕💕💕💕💕

[@alteredcarbon3500]

Your working place looks gorgeous! 😍🌿🌸

[@thegreenwrapper]

Thank you🥹💕💕

[@deborahfravel8672]

Thank you for sharing this delightful afternoon with us. Your work is soothing and lovely. Now I have some inspirations about how to use my "bonus" pieces that were made without any project in mind.

[@thegreenwrapper]

Thank you so much😊 It’s exciting that you have some idea for your next project💕💕

[@SSandtheRVCats]

Very nice! I like that you reuse things and the projects turned out very pretty and useful. Thank you for sharing your girl kitty! We have three boys who live in our RV with us

[@thegreenwrapper]

Thank you😊💕💕 🐈🐈‍⬛🐈

[@mala3isity]

These are very pretty. Such a great way to use leftovers. I really like your modern version of pegboard, too. :)

[@thegreenwrapper]

Oh thank you😊 I always felt that my desk was not as interesting as other people’s beautiful craft rooms, so I hadn’t shown it😅

[@mala3isity]

@@thegreenwrapper My pleasure. :)

[@fannyfroeschl]

sooo soothing 💞 Thank you so much for providing thid to us. Honestly, I turned off the music, that's what I often do, so please, dont feel bothered. Love your stitching place & project💞

[@thegreenwrapper]

Thank you😊💕💕

[@cactushwork]

スロースティッチング、いいですね。考え方と時間の過ごし方、そして一つのモノが出来上がる。workspaceもいいです!!

[@thegreenwrapper]

ありがとうございます。私にとっては、お金をかけない贅沢な時間の過ごし方です😊

[@emmavik-fredriksson640]

Love your videos. So calming. I've inherited loads of threads and now I'm finally using some up to make zokins. But I've been throwing away the small bits of thread😬. Going to save them from now on.

[@thegreenwrapper]

That’s so nice! Slow stitching is a great opportunity to think about someone special too. I think about my grandma often😊

[@daffodilangel8724]

Very nice, thank you from Tasmania 🍏🍎

[@thegreenwrapper]

Thank you so much🇦🇺😊💕💕

[@surfit.]

That sashi tsugi is a great way to practice even stitches. I like how you have your embroidery threads hanging on a board. Have you ever thought of giving us a tour of your craft corner? I can't leave anything in plain sight. We have a furry little thief, and my craft accessories would end up in my daughter's room.

[@aliwilson4130]

Ooh, I would love a desk tour too! Maybe when there’s just not enough time for a sewing project

[@thegreenwrapper]

It’s a tiny craft corner but if you’re interested, I will think about it😆

[@susannenadeau9894]

Love the coasters!

[@thegreenwrapper]

Thank you💕💕

[@creepycutiecrafty]

That’s such a useful way to use up fabric and thread remnants. They turned out so attractive. They remind me of your sun and moon drawstring bag.

[@thegreenwrapper]

Wow, you’ve noticed it😊 This idea was from the bag! I just love the feel of the bag so I wanted to do more👍 Did you also notice that my stitching skills with the thimble have improved?😆

[@creepycutiecrafty]

@ yes! I’m still a little weirded out by the bent finger thimble, but your stitching is so even and smooth. It looks really good

[@sharonparks8144]

Beautiful - lots of fun wonderful projects ❤️

[@thegreenwrapper]

Thank you💕💕

[@katehirst6046]

I would love to see more on dyeing with onion skins - rough ratio to water, what you do to mordant and set, final results... ❤❤❤

[@thegreenwrapper]

Here it is😊⬇️ Natural dyeing with onion skins - Reusing food scraps to dye sewing materials! Kusakizome kzbin.info/www/bejne/fn7Vo6d7gNWKo6M

[@katehirst6046]

@thegreenwrapper thank you!

[@zer0luv]

I love how beautiful those simple stitches are. The putting the spare threads in a jar just bothers me, I have to wind mine back onto bobbins. 😂

[@thegreenwrapper]

Sorry😅 I have many duplicates which I got from thrift stores, so I’m keeping them in the jar until I finish using the current ones. I got a jar full of thread just for AU$8😆

[@RayneLainey]

Your videos make me so happy. And they are soothing as well. Question, do you ever gift any of your projects to friends or family? If so, I would love to hear about that. Thank you so much!!

[@thegreenwrapper]

Thank you! Yes, I make gifts with Sashiko😊 A set of coasters is often easy to make. I also make tea towels. I use a furoshiki and azuma bag to wrap a gift as well😊

[@ev3490]

That mat at 1:57 is so pretty! I would love to see a video where you showcase some more of the projects you have done that don’t have a tutorial 🍀❤️

[@thegreenwrapper]

Thank you💕💕 That’s a good idea😊 I should also record some bits of my personal projects too! The mat is from this video if you’re interested😊⬇️ Your next slow stitching project? Stitching a geometric pattern with colours! kzbin.info/www/bejne/iImkl36PfN9sqJI

[@ChanPon-dm7uz]

It's very beautiful❤❤❤❤....I follow your channel❤....

[@thegreenwrapper]

Thank you💕💕

[@Su-ri5ob]

I am full of admiration for those who save all their crafting scraps but in all honesty, I just can't, my house is already full enough that I cannot save everything, no matter how much I want to. Don't get me wrong, I don't throw away everything, but I do have to draw the line somewhere. I particularly like the blues, yellows and greens coaster.

[@thegreenwrapper]

I really understand what you mean! I used to sew a lot of clothes for my daughters and I kept buying so much fabric. It became too much for me at some stage, and now I rarely buy new fabrics. Even when I buy them, I only buy a small amount of plain fabric. So it’s not like I’ve been doing this from first, but it’s just how it became after going through many phases😊

[@sylviaeast9444]

Could you please let me know where you got your finger thimble from as it looks a really good one. Thank you so much for all the lovely videos. You are such an inspiration. X

[@thegreenwrapper]

Hi! The thimble is a Japanese thimble for short needles. You can get it from Clover. The name is ‘leather thimble’ and comes with 2 thimbles😊 It’s a very common thimble in Japan and there are a few different types. You may be able to find it from other brands if you search ‘Japanese thimble’👍

[@Aeneid561]

They look good! Is it easier to stitch with the different thimble?

[@thegreenwrapper]

For me, it would be easier to stitch with the usual (sashiko) thimble😅 but I’m practicing with this thimble at the moment. I think I’m getting better😆

[@christineschmidt1025]

Beautiful work! Do they call those mug rugs? I’m new to slow stitch terms. Coasters are what I’m used to but I’ve heard them called something different. Tysm. ❤

[@thegreenwrapper]

Mug rugs sounds cute😊 I call them coasters but it’s interesting to learn new terms👍

[@PrimaryMathsWithMamta]

What is that green mat you put the clothes on to cut the fabrics? thanks ❤

[@thegreenwrapper]

That’s a general cutting mat which you can find at craft stores😊

[@kimsargeant8126]

Interesting

[@thegreenwrapper]

Thank you💕💕

[@genevieveblack5505]

Wonderful. I love this. What "thimble" are you using? I just can't seem to find one that works for me

[@thegreenwrapper]

This is a Japanese traditional thimble for shorter needles. It’s very common in Japan. Clover has some types of these thimbles. You can make one with some leather too. In other videos, I often use a thimble for longer needles. I like using one which I made by myself. Here’s the tutorial for making a thimble, if you’re interested😊⬇️ DIY Sashiko thimble making (Part 2) with a metal covered button kit kzbin.info/www/bejne/nmTKmX6Bartof5Y

[@needlenthread2760]

❤❤❤

[@thegreenwrapper]

Thank you💕💕

[@Rosetton]

こんにちは😄 今日こんなに素敵な動画に出会えました！ どうもありがとうございます 全面このステッチの前掛けが欲しいなあ いますぐ針に糸を通してチクチクしたい😍

[@thegreenwrapper]

こんにちは！ありがとうございます😊　時間はかかりそうだけど、しっかりした前掛けができそうですね。ゆっくり大きなプロジェクトに取り組むのも楽しそう❤️