A Stitch-n-StoryTime Sampler ~ Let's Begin

[@donnamahanna7357]

Your stories are NOT boring! Its like sitting and stitching and chatting with a good friend! Enjoying all your videos!

[@JeriBellini]

I'm so glad! Thank you for watching! ❤️

[@KayPilger]

I’m 82 so haven’t done much embroidery since my teens. I think I will follow what you’re doing . Thx.

[@JeriBellini]

It's all about the process, I'm so glad you will join me! 💛

[@DebbieRhew]

I only get one strand at a time regardless of how many I use. Less tangles. Besides that my grandmother would come back to haunt me if I didn’t. 😂😂😂 I so enjoy watching you.

[@JeriBellini]

Love that! I'm trying!!! ♥️

[@louisecalkin8127]

Thank you for sharing. I'm tired of getting tangles ❤

[@MichellesHandmadeCreations]

I totally enjoy your stories. Love your quilts. I can see why you won ribbons. Wow! The quilt you made for your mom made me gasp because it's so stunning. Your granddaughter will probably cherish forever.

[@JeriBellini]

I 💜 that you are enjoying my Ya-ya! I have got to get moms quilt out again soon! 💜

[@susanharris7725]

Hi Jeri, I found you about 3 days ago and have been watching your different classes since then, I just got my keyboard fixed, so I can now reply. I think you are great, your willingness to share and give your heart thought to people who may be getting older about our journey to stay grateful and creative. That’s been my journey for years. I have been doing watercolor Urban journaling for the past two years but all of a sudden i wanted to go back to cloth, so began finishing some quilt tops then changed lanes again to do so embroidery work. Plus I want a friend to do it with so I found you. You are a sparkle plenty woman with grand ideas. Thank you for putting yourself out there. I live outside Seatttle wa so way on the west coast, I wish I could drop by one of your shows. Your new friend Susan

[@JeriBellini]

Hi Susan, I'm so happy to meet you! I could always use another friend, Gald you are here and grateful your keyboad got fixed so you could leave me a message!!! ♥️♥️♥️

[@bonnieoatley5592]

Just joined your channel. Tomorrow I will be 65. I do quilt,craft, and have done garment sewing. I used to embroider back in the day. I do enjoy it. I used to cross stich when my sight was better. Looking forward to getting back into embroidery and hand sewing before I have trouble with that too. Lol Your voice is very soothing and I enjoy your style of teaching, keep up the good work. Ty

[@JeriBellini]

Welcome! So nice to have you join us. I hope to keep you moving with creativity and don’t forget to find something to be grateful for today! 💜

[@lauraleeharden8358]

I absolutely love your videos, I don't feel alone when I'm sewing or stitching, it's like having a friend over ...

[@JeriBellini]

Oh YAY! I did enjoy doing it this way and I hope to do one each week along with my friday videos, for the summer at least! Thank you, 💛

[@ljshaw8516]

Yes, us girls just sitting n' sewing and chatting. I don't feel lonely in my home studio room anymore. Aging at 62 can be while in like minded company! Bless you positive folk. 🙂

[@JeriBellini]

@@ljshaw8516 It is a blessing to have so many wonderful friends to share these things with! 💛

[@carolynrockafellow417]

Exactly 😊

[@carolynrockafellow417]

So enjoy your sit and stitch time together. Thank you 😊

[@deborahmeyer-y4m]

I cannot use a hoop. Not when doing embroidery or hand quilting. Nope. Hate them. LOL I love watching you stitch and chat. I really like the idea of using different colors. Very neat idea. Thank you for that. "I forgot the finger smash." You make me giggle! Oh my gosh! That start quilt! All of your quilts are gorgeous! Blessings.

[@JeriBellini]

Thank you! I mostly do not use a hoop either but once in awhile I think I want to! LOL Thank you for watching! 💜

[@kdstrack]

I like the talky talk videos. It like a play date.

[@JeriBellini]

I agree, and I always feel like you're all there with me! 💜

[@louisecalkin8127]

I love the process! When im out at the library, at a cafe or at the park with my grandies and im stitching a few people have asked what im doing.... they ask what im going to use my stitch scroll is for and i reply its all about the process of making and stitching not the end result. I find it so relaxing❤

[@JeriBellini]

YES! Absolutley its about the process! 💜💜💜 Love that you educated them.

[@susancampbell9287]

I am a process person too so I really appreciate you.

[@JeriBellini]

Give me assembly line any time! 🤣 Something so soothing about it. FYI I once worked in a blouse mill, I loved the sewing, sewing sewing... all day long. It was therapeutic. 💜

[@lauragaudry3402]

Enjoyed stitching along with you! I don’t care for hoops but they are necessary at times. By the way, growing old ain’t for sissies! Hugs and blessings, 🤗❤️🇨🇦

[@JeriBellini]

YOU are NOT kidding, about the sissies! And at first as you noticed, I fought the hoop then really enjoyed it and I think there's a time and a place for them. 💛

[@jacquelinestrand6283]

So this video was made about 6 months ago but I'm just starting this series. I love stitching by hand and abour a year ago, I learned aboyt sliw stitching. I struggle with coming up with ideas on my own or I don't trust that my idea will be good enough. Good grief, I am 66 years old and I still need to grow up🥴. Anyway, I get very nervous and uptight if people are waiting behind me. I think its a good trait though, basically consideration for someone else. Some people seem oblivious to people behind them. I at least try to be prepared and have my wallet out and everything. Anyway - we are who we are❤. Love your videos,❤

[@JeriBellini]

Ahhh, thank you for chiming in on this! I try to be ready wherever I go, less stress. Remember it's all about process, just enjoy your creative time and who cares if you are using someone elses idea, that's what YT is all about! Sending hugs, 💛💛💛

[@purplepoppy1965]

Love the way each piece is joined with a different stitch, this will probably become my go to, Thanks for the itdea!

[@JeriBellini]

You are so welcome! 💜💜💜

[@lindaclark710]

I love this! I stitch along with k3n and many others, including you! I don't necessarily do the same thing as what's being presented, but I enjoy the company and 'borrow' ideas for my own projects! Thanks!

[@JeriBellini]

And that's the way to do it Linda! We encourage you to do YOUR thing! I love the things K3N does! 💛

[@susanrascone2098]

Thank you. I love the way you sewed the strips together. This looks like my next hand project.

[@JeriBellini]

Wonderful!!! 💛

[@annmariehayes5641]

Hi Jeri, i am doing the 100 day stitch book right now, but this looks so...cool 😎 I will be doing this next. I love your style of stitching ❤ Ann 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿 UK

[@JeriBellini]

Wonderful!!! ❤️❤️❤️

[@janekrut2799]

I used to be nervous about making people wait, but now, 72, I will let them wait, unless I see that they are in a hurry. My time is worth it, although I do have a little anxiety while I'm doing it. Also, unless they are in a hurry it embarrasses them sometimes. I like this way of your doing things, I have learned a lot in these few stitch along videos. Thanks so much.

[@JeriBellini]

Oh that makes me very happy that you are enjoying the videos! Thanks for being here! ♥️

[@DonnaAbrams-c4h]

I really enjoyed watching the stitch along. I don't have my supplies yet, but I do find needle work very relaxing. Thanks so much.

[@JeriBellini]

It truly is so relaxing to just sit and stitch. Sometimes I will listen to a book tape while I'm stitching too. I do enjoy it! 💛

[@debzehr3244]

I’ve recently discovered your channel and am enjoying watching previous videos. 💖💖💖

[@JeriBellini]

Oh thank you SO much for going back and watching other videos, it definetly helps me and I am hoping to do this full time. I do love sharing and what better job to have?! ♥️♥️♥️

[@vivianjones9130]

I'm you. I'm the same way, I get nervous and start sweating cause I don't like holding people up.

[@JeriBellini]

I can't shake it, I've tried! 💜

[@lalagamma4452]

Cool idea. I honestly don't remember any of the embroidery stitches but I'd like to try. Todays Quote: " Is more than deeds, it is an attitude, an expression, a look, a touch. It is anything that lifts another person." - Plato. Huge hugs. Namesta 🐞🐞🐞

[@JeriBellini]

I don't use them often but I just thought it would be fun for no particular reason. Do we need a reason to stitch?! I don't think so! 💛

[@lalagamma4452]

No I slow stitch all the time. Today's Quote: "The wonderful thing that is it is so incredibly easy to be kind." -Ingrid Nawkirk. Huge hugs. Namesta 🐞🐞🐞

[@carlavalerio6872]

I love your channel and usually do three strands but now I am going to try one. I hand quilt my quilts. I love to hand stitch. I am like you I do not like to make someone wait.

[@JeriBellini]

LOL I love the feedback! I do only one strand when I'm doing invisible baste. Quilting and slow stitch I do 2 if I'm using embroidery thread. It was the embroidery I did 3 strands. Thanks for watching! 💛

[@ginaashby6782]

Jst luv watching ur videos so relaxing as a learner I'm gonna try the Dot to Dot and this scroll plus I need a small hoop I also watch Kn3 who is great jst like you cnt wait to start thnx for sharing ❤

[@JeriBellini]

I'm so glad you are here! 💜💜💜

[@sandrasparkes4501]

I enjoy that and will be back to do more

[@JeriBellini]

Great! This is another easy portable project for slow stitching. Once you have the scroll somewhat in place just take that and some thread and needle and you're good to go! 💜

[@stephaniehopkinsartist]

Awesome project!

[@JeriBellini]

Thank you! 💜

[@LisaBGregg]

Love what you are doing. More! More! So glad I found your channel.

[@JeriBellini]

I can't keep up with myself! I have so many ideas and I never know what to do next! 💛 Thanks for being here!

[@c.kallman127]

THANK you so much . Some of us don't get together with other people, so this is so fun. I am working on your 365 "dots", so I am doing my stitching on this project. Hi to everyone!!! Love to all💖

[@JeriBellini]

YES, that's exactly how I felt, that I was hanging out with some sewing friends! 💛

[@invisible4445]

Nice video, Jeri. Great project. When I use floss, I always separate it because it helps to keep it from tangling. Also, I use beeswax. Between those two things, I don’t get knots very often. There are other thread conditioners, but bees wax is my favorite. It might be my imagination, but I also think the beeswax makes the thread move more easily through the cloth and that means it is easier on the hands. Nice quilts! Gorgeous!❤

[@JeriBellini]

Yes it does make the thread move easier and I forgot all about it. I used to use it for beading. I'll see if I have some here at the beach. 💛

[@brendagoulette759]

I really like this idea. I used to embroider but haven't in many years. It's so nice to see a refreasher on how to ❤

[@JeriBellini]

I thought it would be an easy thing to just pick up here and there, to get us moving. Thanks for watching! 💛

[@janekrut2799]

Thanks for the closeup!

[@JeriBellini]

You wait! I am honing in on an even better view! You'll see on Friday, the dots. ♥️♥️♥️

[@debbiewiley5949]

I am so excited that my Italian lady will make the videos longer. I could chat with you all day. 😂. Love your stuff. Blessings to you ❤😊

[@JeriBellini]

Oh you are funny! I'm making videos today... thank you! 💛

[@amyrugala246]

Yes Jeri, learning opportunity 😊

[@JeriBellini]

Always learning! 💛

[@Sue_70]

I'm loving your stitch along Jeri. I plan on watching this video again tomorrow and stitch along with you. For now, though, good night from the UK. ❤

[@JeriBellini]

Hope you have a good sleep I'm off to bed myself! 💛

[@randomjournalbitsdawnboss]

I’m so excited to begin this! I am so you when I am anywhere and I have to make someone wait. My anxiety is just awful. I really enjoyed the first tutorial! Thank you for doing this!

[@JeriBellini]

I don't know that there is any way around this feeling of anxiousness. If you say, too bad, then you have a feeling of being rude and not caring for others. I honestly think stepping aside is the right thing to do. Thanks for joining me! 💛

[@jacilynray2503]

The stem stitch turned out lovely. I am interested in the variety of stitches you used to put the fabric pieces together very interesting. Your quilts are lovely. It is stressful to me to have people waiting behind me in line while I complete a transaction, especially young people they are so impatient with the older generation. I enjoyed your video, the birds singing in the background are calming.

[@JeriBellini]

I'm so glad! such a different type of video for me but I loved doing it! Am hoping to post each Tuesday while I'm at the beach. 💛

[@kathrynborbacs3380]

I’m all in for your SAL. I’ll be stitching with you. I have the exact same book you’re using, but dang, if only I could find it. It’s somewhere in this apartment! Enjoyed your UPS story. I’m like you, do not like to inconvenience people, especially when folks are waiting behind me. Doesn’t take much for me to get nervous when I’m out & about. I’m watching on my big-screen TV; however, because I wanted to see you close up, I opened my iPad, so I can “pinch” the screen and get a closeup of your stitching. Please continue this format. I know you said you were nervous - you’re not used to this style of video - but you did very well. I’m sure many folks will agree. I also follow Kathryn, K3N Cloth Tales, as well as many, many others; one of my favorites is coming from the UK and another is located in Australia. But they are mostly “across the pond”! I’m excited that I’m following someone [you] that is “local.” I feel a wonderful camaraderie. I hope you understand what I’m trying to say. Please continue Jeri! Look forward to more “tales.” God bless!

[@JeriBellini]

I totally understand what you are saying. I have a friend in England and she's been encouraging me to make videos Sidebar: (she's coming for a visit at some point, and I can't wait to meet her!) she mentioned that she loves listening to my accent! I did laugh about that as I don't see myself having an accent. Anyhow, I thought I'd give it a go and I REALLY enjoyed it. Felt like I was sitting around with my friends telling them about my day! hugs, oxoxo 💛

[@laurafeldhans4785]

❤ The Video I enjoyed the way you did this video Thank You

[@JeriBellini]

Laura, what did you enjoy about it? And thank you for telling me. ♥️

[@apronhugsingreeenbay]

Very nice idea. I love the “no rules” part.❤

[@JeriBellini]

That is the only way I roll! LOL 💛

[@lornaking1825]

Just found this video and looking forward to following your progress. Thanks for sharing x

[@JeriBellini]

You are so welcome! I'm enjoying it myself! 💛

[@AlisonGreenValleyCrone]

I take 2 at a time, but i start from the middle of the length of thread and work out one way at a time. No problems usually

[@JeriBellini]

That's good to know and I am trying to try the one at a time... old habits! LOL 💛

[@Inrshell]

You did a great video! Love your style of piecing scraps and stitches!

[@JeriBellini]

Thank you! I hope you give it a go! 💛

[@lynnefallis6374]

Awesome keep it up

[@JeriBellini]

Hi Lynne, thank you! 💛

[@lynnefallis6374]

@@JeriBellini I have a group of friends that I am showing them how to do your funky squares. We are having a great time I have a really hard time stopping !! I’m using pearl cotton 5 I think you use it what kind / size of needle do you use? If you have time to reply sometime thanks

[@cathiespalding2083]

What a fun idea!

[@JeriBellini]

I hope you will stitch along, it's not going to be a big project so more manageable. 💛

[@andriashevetz2888]

Would put the wool in a hoop when you do the circles that you make? I haven't tried it wonder what you do? I am experimenting with different needles. Can you do a post about what you use? Thanks so much this stitching is so relaxing!!!

[@JeriBellini]

You certainly can use a hoop if it feels more comfortable for you. 💛

[@kamahskreations1260]

Don’t worry too much about being close enough to the camera, more important to get it all in. We the viewers have the ability to zoom in to see anything we need to view closely.

[@JeriBellini]

Thanks for that! It's a new set up for me and I think I've found the sweet spot now. 💛

[@beckyjohnson9917]

Just found your channel! So excited to slow stitch with you, I’ll get everything together first thing tomorrow. How many weeks? Not sure if you said or not.oh this will be so fun😄 your story about the UPS lady reminds me of myself 🤣I’ll say oh my I’m having a hot flash- and either finish up or just leave until I get over it.🤣🤣🤣

[@JeriBellini]

Hi Becky, I didn't say how many weeks, I'm just going to do them until I get sick of it! LOL I'm glad you're joining me. 💛

[@beckyjohnson9917]

Great answer! You’re amazing 😂

[@diananighswonger441]

Hi I'm having trouble seeing the stitch sequence. I do have an embroidery book maybe I can get it from there. Thank you. This will be nice.

[@JeriBellini]

I'm sorry, I was learning how to zoom in, the videos get better as I went along. 💜

[@debbiewiley5949]

Jeri do you know who Sue Spargo 15:48 is? She did a circle sampler it wasbeautiful work.😊

[@JeriBellini]

Yes, I sure do! I started one of those myself but never finished it. My only problem is I forgot how to do some of the stitches once I finished the circle. That's why this time I have a little notebook! 💛

[@kimberleybridger4738]

❤

[@JeriBellini]

💛💛💛 Thanks for watching!

[@Jbstan7]

I have a 3 inch spool and this will be a combo stitch a long and meditation roll. oooooh so fun so good such a great way to start this fun project. question: what needle will accommodate 3 strands? yours looks long and slender. #2question: will you be applying the whole to a backing?or how finishing? P.S. did I say thanks already ? LOL

[@JeriBellini]

I can't tell you exactly what needle I'm using, once I take them out of the pack I don't keep track. So I grab a few needles with a larger hole, big enough to thread without any swearing, LOL... And then try it. I like a slender needle, they go through the cloth easier. I honestly don't know what I'm going to do to finish it off, I'm going to play it all by ear along with you guys! And you are very welcome and I thank you for joining me! 💛

[@kayherstedt6618]

What are appliqué pins? I don't think I've ever heard that term. 😊

[@JeriBellini]

They are tiny straight pins, about half the size of regular straight pins. 💛

[@Mycretanlife]

You could stitch extra fabric to you block to make it fit. Then unpick it when your finished. But now I see you’ve bought one.😂

[@JeriBellini]

Thanks for leaving a comment! 💜💜💜

[@del1336]

Hey Jeri, 👋 Your story wasn’t stupid at all - I’m you when it comes to holding people up in queues. As soon as someone comes to stand behind me, I can feel my anxiety rising. Unlike you, however, I’m VERY disorganised, particularly in the planning department. Apparently ADHD Brains have difficulty visualising the future and it has something to do with the impaired executive function element of our particular brains’ wiring. Anyway, I’ve lost track of the amount of times I’ve had to ask the cashier to cancel a transaction part way through because I know that, unless I get out of there, I stand no chance of finding what I’m looking for. I always used to just put it down to my People Pleasing behaviour and the fact that I’ve had too many unpleasant experiences with people who lack the patience to wait and the good manners to keep their agitation to themselves…come to think of it, perhaps their Emotional Disregulation behaviour was also ADHD related …🤔 (Rabbit Hole 🐇) However, since I found that quote that I shared with you recently, I am trying to use that in order to avoid absorbing someone else’s negative emotions as well as my own, and to acknowledge that my time and sense of calm is as precious as theirs. After a lifetime of People Pleasing, which I now know was part of my Masking behaviour, my self esteem is in the toilet. Now that I’m beginning to learn more about my ADHD Brain, I’m working on that and my self-care. It’s not easy, when you also have difficulty sticking with routines for longer than 2 weeks, 🤷🏻‍♀️ but, having never actually witnessed anyone else behaving as I do in shops, it’s so good to know that it’s not just me that does this. I’m so glad that you decided to share your story. Best wishes Del ❤️🧠❤️

[@del1336]

PS - (now that I’ve watched the video to the end 😊) I, fairly recently, left a comment on Kathryn K3N’s channel to say that I like the format of her Monday videos, echoes of which I see in here, because they make me think of how, historically, women would have sat in groups doing their stitching or other handicrafts, sharing stories, experiences, teaching techniques to younger members etc . (I find joy in learning about social history, and history in general). I don’t currently have any friends or family to do my handicrafts with socially, so Kathryn’s Monday videos have become my substitute for that and it really does feel, now, like crafting along with a friend and it’s a nice feeling for me. You’ve said in one of your “heart on sleeve” videos, about the acronym HALT which I hadn’t heard before, and I suffer with debilitating chronic depression. It had dawned on me, while watching this video, that the reason I’ve found Kathryn’s videos to be so comforting, is probably because they provide me with a way of addressing the “L” that I wouldn’t otherwise have, so, to have 2 Buddies to craft along with is a real treat. I’m catching up on your videos, but I really hope that you choose to continue with this format. I’m also late to the Party when it comes to learning the formal embroidery stitches, and am currently doing something similar on a scroll ( inspired by Kathryn), using my scraps, on which I’m practicing my new stitches, so it’s morphing into a kind of a Crazy Patchwork scroll and the plan is to do one each year as a catalogue of the fabrics that I’ve used or clothes that I’ve worn and a record of my progress in learning the embroidery stitches. I’m also an avid journaller, and make my own books / journals, so recording life events is in my blood. The scroll has become a visual timeline journal for me, which I can, eventually, turn into something else, if I so choose 😁 Thanks Jeri ❤️🧠❤️

[@JeriBellini]

Oh my goodness you just mentioned something that I've always wondered why I can't do it... and that is visualizing the future. For example, I can not for the life of me picture what a bathroom remodel will look like unless I have Brian map it out on the floor. Sometimes I even use cardboard cut outs. It always was a puzzle to me becasue most artists can "SEE" something in their mind. I see a lot in my mind but need help with some things, spacial things mostly. We are a special bunch! LOL As we get older we need to embrace our quirks and just go with it. Thank you so much for all your lovely comments and for watching all these videos! 💛💛💛

[@AlisonGreenValleyCrone]

When we sailed we had gymbals to keep the stove horizontal despite the movement

[@JeriBellini]

I had never heard of them before I made the Tiny House Tour, someone told me about them, they are amazing! 💛

[@ljshaw8516]

Oops, I tried to edit my comment and it kept saying it was an error. I get a hot flash and can feel eyes on my back when people are behind me in line. That's us ESP! I get very uncomfortable and embarrassed. **Hoop-less for me Jeri.

[@JeriBellini]

Just play along, hoop-less or hooped! 💛

[@lynettegemmell3702]

The lady should have been gracious enough to say go ahead and complete your business.Sorry it was so upsetting for you

[@JeriBellini]

She was! She said, I'm in no hurry, don't worry. But I just do, stepping aside is the way to go for me. Thanks for watching! 💛