Can We Talk About This? Stitch-n-StoryTime Wk9

#plagiarism #flowers #stitching
Welcome to my YT channel where my Focus will be on Creativity and the Aging Process.... Aging GrateFully
If you would like to support my work, so that I may continue making free videos, you can make a small contribution here: ko-fi.com/jeribellini
PS - I'll post a few private videos occasionally, as a thank you to my supporters!
********************
The New Facebook Community: You must be a Subscriber to my YT channel, Answer the Questions, and agree to the Rules
/ 1136211767371684
********************
Jeana Kimbal Straw/Milliners Needles Size 11, for Applique: amzn.to/3VyKQoq
Jeana Kimbal Straw/Milliners Size 8, for Applique amzn.to/3zaE4MP
SewLine Marking Pencil: amzn.to/3KGy0y1
SewLine Pencil Refills: amzn.to/3XeuKS0
Jumbo Circles Template: amzn.to/3XpynoB
Felt Ironing Mat: amzn.to/3XJIODF
As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases. Thank you for your Support!
********************
In today's Video, I'm talking about Plagiarism. It's an ugly word, I hate using it, but I just had to say it, although it took me awhile to get it out... Let me know how you feel about it in the comments. Sending hugs, ox
Just a reminder: Keep Moving, Just Play, No Rules and Find Something to be Grateful for today! oxox
*********************
Mentions: ‪@k3n.clothtales‬
**********************
To Sign up for my Newsletter: bit.ly/RecycledParts4ArtNewsle...
*********************
Please Subscribe, Share, and leave a comment, I LOVE hearing from you!
Big Hugs oxox
********************
Hi, I'm Jeri Bellini, co-owner along with my husband Brian, of Recycled Parts 4 Art. You can find our shop(s) on Etsy. Links Below.
My Etsy Shops:
www.etsy.com/shop/RecycledPar...
www.etsy.com/shop/ShopAtTheLi...
www.etsy.com/shop/MyFathersBeads
********************
To see ALL my social media links at once go here:
linktr.ee/recycledparts4art
Have a Question, send me an Email: [e-mail]
Or Write:
Jeri Bellini
PO Box 48
Barto, PA 19504
TimeStamp:

[@k3n.clothtales]

Brave girl! Thank you for saying that on behalf of all of us who do share and respect each other. And your flower is beautiful too ❤

[@JeriBellini]

I had to do it, I just had to! Sending Hugs to you, you offer sew much to sew many! 💜💜💜 I hope the right people hear it.

[@susanschank6064]

I enjoy and learn from both your channels.

[@l.burdett3118]

As a quilt shop owner and pattern designer, I applaud you for your tactful addressing of a huge issue! I, like you, spend a lot of time assisting others in their creative pursuits and to have someone blatantly rip off My Idea for a quilt and present it as their own is so disheartening. Especially when the Original Quilt is on Display in the shop for all to gain inspiration from! Just give credit where credit is due. It only makes the person copying you look foolish later when the truth comes out. Because it Always does. I am a recent subscriber and I have to say I love your channel and your creativity. Enjoy your day! L

[@drleonesse]

I agree. Associate yourself with like-minded people. My mother always said 'birds of a feather flock together' and ' you are judged by the company you keep'. It has proven true time after time.

[@JeriBellini]

Yes! I love that saying! 💜💜💜 oh, I've got an idea now! LOL

[@jenniferclouston7545]

Thank you, Jeri, for talking about this issue. I thought that you handled it beautifully, gently and with grace. Thank you!

[@JeriBellini]

Thank you so much Jennifer! I was just talking about you in one of my videos and then I see you mentioned me in one of yours! Thanks for the shout out and I put a link in my description for your lovely book! 💜💜💜

[@jenniferclouston7545]

@@JeriBellini Thank you, Jeri, for the book mention. Our stars aligned 🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@Mommabirdvtg]

Adore your flower and your encouragement etc. You and k3n clothtales are my favorite and Marion’s world.

[@cosmiccoyotedog-doreenb9605]

Me too @Mommabirdvtg

[@JeriBellini]

Thanks so much! 💜

[@newmoonjlp]

I love seeing the creative conversation that develops when makers like you and k3n share your individual takes on a technique or process. It enriches us all and encourages each of us to find the path that works best for us. It's good to remind everyone that sharing credit literally enriches the makers who work so hard to bring us this content.

[@JeriBellini]

Very WELL said! 💜💜💜 Thank you!

[@katetreick1646]

Totally agree! I think so many content creators are educators at heart, and of COURSE we want other people to learn and then build and change and evolve work into something that is their own. But it is both a matter of respect and a matter of helping others to learn and grow to cite where you got ideas. It is like citing work in a great book-and then you read the footnotes and discover a whole library of other books that influenced the writer and helped form her ideas, and then you go read them for yourself. I think part of the issue is that many of us put all these videos on in the background so we don’t always know WHERE we learned something. But when it is an art piece like your dots or some of these journals or this flower or whatever, it’s important for people to at least bookmark things they found interesting so if they are passing that information on to someone else, they can direct other to where they first learned it. I hope that makes sense! I’m enjoying your videos from Florida, where I am a photographer and publisher and mother of two who would probably sit on the sofa all day watching videos and embroidering if left to my own devices. ❤ And I loved your fireworks!!

[@deborahmeyer-y4m]

Please always share what's on your heart and talk about the hard things. They need to be said. I love your flower today and it will go on my list of things to make. You are a blessing. Loved the fireworks at the end! 💛💙❤🤎

[@JeriBellini]

Thanks Deborah, That was a hard video to make, and I almost didn't post it. My community makes me glad I did. 💜💜💜

[@suebrown3194]

Thanks for sharing the fireworks show! That was spectacular! I can only say amen to your message in this video. Keep up the good work. ❤

[@JeriBellini]

Thank you! Will do! Let's hope people that need the message hear it! 💜💜💜💜💜

[@cathywhitney8194]

I totally agree with how we can really be negatively affected by being around ppl who do not share our core beliefs. Things do not flow, and there's all this strange energy when when we are not with like-minded people. The FB group you started is such a wonderful community with so many creative, inspiring folks. And just by the by...you are the one who I think of and give credit to for the book binding I learned where the book lies nice and flat when open. It's one of my favorite book binding methods. Thank you for talking from the heart. ❤

[@JeriBellini]

Ah Cathy, You are very special to me! 💜💜💜💜💜

[@user-wt6wj2li2m]

Thank you Jerry, for being you and you inspire me to keep going and unlocking my creative mind, that Shut down for a while. Your flower is beautiful you deserve the credit for all you do x

[@JeriBellini]

Thank you so much! 💜💜💜

[@cosmiccoyotedog-doreenb9605]

Totally Valid Jeri. Sometimes people need to be reminded and now they know HOW to do it with the @ sign. OK, Love your flower and thank you for sharing the fireworks...I don't like crowds now in my senior years. Bless You💚

[@JeriBellini]

Thanks Doreen! 💜💜💜

[@lynettegemmell3702]

I understand what you say about people. We call those people that make you happy and you really want to spend time with "Your Tribe" . It's just people that have an instant connection. They care and Love one another. ❤ I Love your Soul.

[@JeriBellini]

Thank you so much! my tribe! gotta love that! 💜💜💜

[@dawnenright5014]

Love the fireworks display. Thankyou for sharing today. Well done and yes you are right.

[@JeriBellini]

Thanks Dawn! I appreciate your comment! 💜💜💜

[@carolcuming2152]

Love the flower page. It will look great in your book./journal.

[@JeriBellini]

Thank you! I still haven't sewn it in, but i will! 💜

[@sueroberts1161]

Beautiful stitching today! Can't wait to have a go at it. And thanks for the chat about plagiarism. I think for the most part people are unaware of how copying applies to crafting and posting/selling. So your explanation was educational for those who just plain don't realize what they are doing is wrong. I've been crafting and taking classes for many years and you're not the first artist that has had issues with plagiarism. So thanks again for the explanation about creativity and respect.

[@JeriBellini]

You are so welcome! Thanks for taking the time to comment, you are much appreciated! 💜💜💜

[@Craftylisa69]

Love all you do Jeri and have shared your videos to my creative friends to spread the joy. Always excited to see a new video pop up . ❤

[@JeriBellini]

Thanks for sharing!! I do appreciate it and I am glad I inspire you to create and share! 💜💜💜

[@lesleymccallion2185]

Beautiful flower patch..and then beautiful fireworks that also looked like flowers to me sometimes! Regarding plagiarism; to me it s important to maintain good boundaries and have respect for others’ creative ideas and teaching. That way I stay clear in my own heart and my own work. Integrity matters to me. So I am with you in what you said 🧡xxx

[@JeriBellini]

Thanks for sharing! and I thought the fireworks looked like flowers too! 💜

[@clairehampton986]

Love your honesty. I'm so glad I stumbled onto your channel. I'm learning all the time and that has led me to be more creative.

[@JeriBellini]

Oh my gosh! I'm listening to a wonderful audible book now about creativity! It's in all of us we just have to trust in the process and keep moving! 💜💜💜

[@cheryll8236]

Excellent video, I'll be making a flower like yours. Thanks so much for sharing.

[@JeriBellini]

Love flowers and this one is EASY PEASY! Have fun! 💜💜💜

[@nicolebeauchamp7622]

God bless you Jeri. You are a pleasure to watch, you have definitely inspired me with my stitching and I definitely agree that you deserve to be credited for your work just as any artists does. Thank you for your honesty ❤ Australia

[@JeriBellini]

Thanks for being supportive Nicole! 💜💜💜

[@artistgrly]

I totally agree with how you're feeling and agree with all you talked about. Positivity inspires creativity and creativity inspires positivity!! I enjoy your videos so much. Your flower is amazing, and I will be making my version of it very soon. I will probably make a whole bouquet of them. I love K3n cloth tales too. You ladies are great!! The fireworks were fantastic!!! Hugs ❤

[@JeriBellini]

Exactly!! Well said! Happy to inspire you. 💜💜💜

[@susanharris8406]

I do understand. I just so appreciate the effort you put in. You set me on a path,im at the very beginning of this dot a day journey. I would always admit you are my inspiration. Thank you. ❤

[@JeriBellini]

Thank you Susan! I hope to see more mentions in my YT Studio. (That's the back end of YT where I see all my comments and also when a channel uses the @jeribellini it shows up there, then I can go watch and see the fun things they do). Sharing is caring right!? 😀 💜

[@lisbethdegn-dragenkunst]

You really hit the head on the nail. There is a distinct difference between being inspired and copying and I truly think if people look into their minds and hearts they know when they have crossed that line. But some don’t care and that’s the problem. Now a days where every one can see and post on social media, it is like the border for what’s allowed ore good behaviour is flowed out the window. So from my experience ( I both on YT, FB and IG and Teacher) don’t show anything in public spaces I don’t what to see copy of. There is always someone who don't follow good behaviour. That being said, most people are giving credit where credit is needed ore ask if it ok to they share things they have made inspired by me.

[@JeriBellini]

Thank you for understanding and for sharing your thoughts. 💜

[@patstrawhouse4005]

Hey, Jeri! Good for you for standing up for yourself and for sharing the idea that plagiarism extends beyond written media! This is all too often overlooked. As a quilter, I hear of others sending copied patterns to others. Some of these are FPP patterns that sell for over $60! I can generally create a quilt from a picture if a quilt, but I still buy the pattern- sometimes even after the fact. The only time I haven’t is when the pattern is not available in PDF, and the seller doesn’t ship to Canada. As for written plagiarism…I was camping near Albany with a group of my camping friends. There was a woman who had joined us that week. By coincidence, She was taking the same online college course as my friend from CT. They had to post their assignments online every Thursday. That woman was complaining that 2 of the students were not posting their assignments until late Wed or early Thursday. Her issue? She said that she would cut and paste sections of their assignment ps, and since they weren’t posting until later in the week she didn’t have time to do that!! My friend and I just looked at each other in disbelief. To this day I wish that I had taken the woman to task. How could she not know that this was a flagrant form of plagiarism?! Every school addresses this issue, and it’s always included in college info packets and in course syllabuses. Clearly, the prof-or TA-for the course did not pick up on this, but it appeared that the students who were plagiarized did. My CT friend’s assignment in another course was extensively plagiarized by another student. She brought it to the attention of the prof. She was shocked to see the other student on their zoom calls. According to the college’s guidelines, he should have been expelled. Thank you, and stay well! Muskoka ON 🇨🇦

[@JeriBellini]

Oh the stories that are coming to light! I just don't know how people can live with themselves. Honestly, if they would just be supportive of their peers they would earn more respect and support in the long run! Thanks for posting! 💜💜💜💜💜

[@lindamorgan3069]

Enjoyed every minute of this, thank you so much.❤

[@JeriBellini]

You are so welcome! 💜💜💜

[@user-cp5cp9ts6q]

There is something I learned very young, but had trouble following from time to time as I grew and matured; that is "Be careful to be equally yoked to those you hold dear". That's in friendships, partnerships, marriage, business etc. The reason, as explained to me, is for protecting your heart from immeasurable pain and longlasting damage. Unfortunately the world we sometimes have to deal with has no regard to the caring and nuturing side of humanity and therefore tend to disregard and go willy nilly waltzing over others. I am so very glad that you shared your heart with your viewers and I pray that it is received in the sincere way that it was presented. Truth can sometimes be very difficult to navigate, but is always important. I love your projects and even though I haven't yet viewed all of the videos, I know that I will continued to be inspired. By the way, my name is Deborah, I am 71 years old, retired from government work, married, grown children, several granchildren, many more great grandchildren. I am number 9 of 10 siblings and every day I feel blessed to be able to continue my journey and make things that my others smile and give me a sense of worth. XOXOXOXO!!🥰

[@JeriBellini]

Nice to meet you Deborah! I really had to share this and everyone seems to understand where I am coming from... I've got a wonderful community surrounding me and I'm so grateful! I hope you will hang around and be part of it! What a blessing to have such a large family! Thanks for your beautiful comment! 💜💜💜

[@user-cp5cp9ts6q]

@@JeriBellini Well you have impressed me as a straight forward person and that's right up my alley. Too bad we don't live closer to one another. I myself am in southwest Missouri. But this internet gab is not too bad for communication most of the time. Take care.

[@SimoneBonner-f8v]

Thank you for opening up about plagiarism. I came to your videos through Jennifer Coulston’s video snippets. I often use images in art but always state ‘inspired by…’ but I do not directly copy.

[@JeriBellini]

If in doubt, ask, I always say. And always give a mention when you work from an idea that you saw someone else do. What's the harm? Share share share! 💜💜💜 Thank you for being here!

[@EvaVilla-pm5mv]

Jeri I can’t believe the time that has gone by. I remember when your mom passed and in 2020 I lost mine. They were both our original influencers. My mom used to make car seat size crochet blankets for all her grandkids. I’ve been keeping her legacy and extend to my sister’s grandkids in her honor. Thanks for coming back. I love this new platform on aging and keep moving. Love ❤️

[@JeriBellini]

Hugsssss Eva!!!! So good to see you! 💜💜💜

[@AlisonGreenValleyCrone]

Ooo love that journal - good size

[@JeriBellini]

I agree, I love square things! 💜

[@cathiespalding2083]

This flower is adorable! I’m sorry that something happened that you felt like you wanted to say something. I think you are one of the sweetest people I have watched on KZbin and wish people wouldn’t do hurtful things. Thanks for sharing the fireworks!

[@JeriBellini]

Your words are like a big hug! 💜💜💜

[@lindaschillers6405]

hi Jeri! thank you for speaking about these things with us. thank you also for thinking to share your fireworks with us all! they were spectacular and so very pretty! loved seeing them.i didn't see any this year so sharing yours was a treat for me! thanks for being so Jeri! appreciatively, linda from california

[@JeriBellini]

Hey Linda, I know a lot of us older folk don't like to go in large crowds so I thought it would be fun. 💜💜💜

[@Hexagonstitches]

Loving all your videos. Thank you.

[@JeriBellini]

You’re very welcome! 💜

[@ingeleonora-denouden6222]

Hi Jeri. I agree with you. Never understood people who did not mention the ones who inspired them. But I found out many are not aware; they copy something and show it (or even sell it) as if it was their own idea, and they think that's normal.

[@JeriBellini]

And it's NOT.... so if we don't talk about it once in awhile we are doing diservice to ourselves and others. hugs 💜

[@roylynnhoenig7785]

Such a cute flower!❤

[@JeriBellini]

Thank you! 💜💜💜

[@CarolReimer-t9u]

Thank You Jeri for all of your inspiring videos. Thank You for explaining you details of plagiarism so well, I'm always so confused about this topic as I want to give credit to the person I get my ideas from.

[@JeriBellini]

You are so welcome! When in doubt, give credit! 💜💜💜 Sounds like you have a good heart and care about doing the right thing, you can't go wrong.

[@claudiaforrest6669]

Well said talented lady!

[@JeriBellini]

Thanks Claudia! 💜💜💜

[@christineweir9284]

I do so many different types of craft/art stuff and it is hard when some one takes your idea and claims it as their own. I always try to give credit where it's due and at least mention where and who the idea came from with things I do that aren't original to me. I'm so glad you felt able to talk about plagiarism to us and hopefully it will affect those that it needs to.

[@JeriBellini]

Ha! Yes! I just said This To my last commenter! 💜💜💜

[@colleenkabat5017]

Jeri, All of us who watch you regularly truly understand what you are trying to say regarding plagiarism. I am a retired architectural/interior designer and have had my work copied many, many times. Thank you for clarifying this for others so they may realize you are here to inspire us and that's exactly what you do!

[@JeriBellini]

THANK YOU! 💜

[@susanschank6064]

You are very inspiring. Thanks!

[@JeriBellini]

Thanks Susan! 💜

[@DellaRiel]

Thanks for being you ❤️ 😘 💕 ♥️

[@JeriBellini]

Thank you for being here! 💜💜💜

[@ljshaw8516]

Hello awesome KZbin friend! Something I learned about life in my older years is how much I want to be surrounded by truly loving, transparent, like minded, honest, faith-filled and compassionate people. That's a huge run-on sentence! I have no need for drama, dishonesty or negativity. That's why I have immersed myself in a happily creative existence. You rock and if a person is truly a "real" person Jeri, they give the glory to the maker/creator wholeheartedly and JOYfully. x's lj

[@JeriBellini]

Well said my friend! I love your run on sentence, kinda reminds me of all my SideBars! 🤣 💜💜💜

[@janjackson2200]

Respect... that is the key. One of the things I Respect is how you always acknowledge your inspiration like Jude Hill and k3n..

[@JeriBellini]

Hi Jan, thank you! 💜💜💜

[@neilstephen6761]

Enjoyed your video have subscribed. Thank you and happy sewing

[@JeriBellini]

Welcome! So glad you joined us! 💜

[@KoolKookyKreatures]

I completely agree with you Jeri - as creators we want people to be inspired to make and find the joy that we find in the things we make but not to credit the person where the idea came from is not on at all. Much love ❤

[@JeriBellini]

much love back at you! Thanks for all you do in our FB community! 💜💜💜

[@lalagamma4452]

Love it. Today's Quote: Real kindness seeks no return; What return can the world make to rain clouds? ~ Tiruvalluvar Tamil Saga. Happy World Wide Watercolor Month. Huge hugs. Namaste 🐞🐞🐞

[@JeriBellini]

Thanks Lala! 💜💜💜

[@louisegrant5623]

Just love your work. Perhaps you could show us how to make fireworks on cloth. Great inspiration. Lots of French knots and pistol things. Knot sure how you’d create the rest. I’m a newby but just love and appreciate what you and k3n are doing and sharing. I am a basket weaver which is another version of slow stitching😘

[@JeriBellini]

What an interesting idea! I dabbled in baskets many many years ago. I love square ones to keep my work in. Thanks for being here, enjoy the process! 💜

[@user-xr1ub1dj2s]

I love your flower . Great idea for slow stitching. I have to make some!! Also like your dots and K3N.

[@JeriBellini]

Thank you, I hope you will! 💜

[@helenwhitfield2001]

Love your book and the flower. I think more people on you tube should spell out how things work and plagiarism. As an artist I understand how hard it is to make an Income and deal with people and how some treat us. Especially when our work is “stolen” etc. I hope you can stay strong and keep doing your videos and create an acceptable level of income and success. I have just closed my business because I can’t be strong anymore😢

[@JeriBellini]

I totally understand, for a hot second I wanted to leave myself. when you open your heart and bear your soul you’re bound to have some creepers come in here and there. I’m choosing joy this time and my community is bringing me that. I’ll stay as long as my spirit lets me. Thank you for sharing. Sending you hugs, oxox 💜

[@cathycook9645]

Agree with you. Thanks for sharing your feelings. The fireworks video was nice. Thank you!

[@JeriBellini]

You are welcome and I loved the fireworks and hope to go next year now that I know what to expect when I get to the beach. 💜💜💜

[@bronlancaster3290]

Your comments are justified. My parents and brother were artists and always said that plagiarism is the most difficult to manage. You are an inspiration Jerri. Thank you.

[@JeriBellini]

Agreed! The question is just how to address it, do you say something, do you do nothing, is there another way? I chose to talk about it openly, in hopes that perhaps we can be an influence, or at least a nudge in the right direction. Thank you for your comment. 💜💜💜

[@sandrasparkes4501]

Beautiful flowers.thank you for saying what you said something I think some people need to be reminded to respect the creative content of others. Love your videos

[@JeriBellini]

You are so welcome, thank you! 💜💜💜

[@theresasuttle711]

Preach it! Totally agree. Lovely work in your new journal!

[@JeriBellini]

I will! LOL Thank you!!! 💜💜💜💜💜

[@janillingsworth5347]

Good on you for standing up for yourself. Plagiarism is pretty ugly, odious and it is theft . It's not nice to have this happen. How graceless and lacking in self esteem these people must be. I love your circles and sometimes think, "I wish I thought of that," and laugh at the child in me who thinks this. I don't have a KZbin channel as I know the amount of work that this entails is not something I want to do at 75. I have seen those who do give credit to those who have inspired them and I really appreciate this because it gives me the opportunity to go and look to see how the ideas are adapted and developed. I have never given any creator a thumbs down! How awful is this? It gives me a yummy ache just thinking about what it would be like to be on the receiving end of that. You know, though, Jerri plagiarism, thumbs down, and rudeness says absolutely nothing about you or your work. Nothing! Please just focus on all the good things. I know it's hard. For some reason, our brains fixate on the negative. Protect your precious heart. Arohanui from me in Aotearoa New Zealand ❤

[@JeriBellini]

Beautiful message and I thank you for taking the time to spell it out. It’s how I can ignore the turds. 😂 💜💜💜

[@debwillner5598]

I love love love your flower. I can’t wait to make one!

[@JeriBellini]

Simple but lovely! 💜💜💜

[@invisible4445]

Great video! Nicely said and I love the flower too. ❤👏

[@JeriBellini]

The flower gave me strength to speak! 🤣 It was a very soothing project to make! 💜💜💜

[@user-fh8xn5gm4d]

This is the first time I watched you. I agree with the friends u keep. Kindness is everything.

[@JeriBellini]

Welcome! I hope you stick around, this is a GREAT community! 💜

[@sharlabrechbill5768]

Thanks for the gentle reminder about respecting each other’s creations. For those of us who don’t depend on artistic work for our income we sometimes forget to give credit where it is due!

[@JeriBellini]

You’re welcome! Thank you for your comment. 💜

[@valchapman6958]

I love this flower! You are an inspiration.

[@JeriBellini]

Thanks Val! 💜💜💜

[@janekrut2799]

I love flowers too - love the fabrics in this one. I appreciate your explaining how to credit someone - so easy to do, and I appreciate the hard things you talk about - I mean, someone should! Thanks for sharing the fireworks - they’re the only ones I’ve seen - the gold ones…..

[@JeriBellini]

Thank you so much for understanding! 💜💜💜

[@shelleygiesbrecht4759]

I appreciate your openness and honesty, it’s refreshing! I am glad to have found your channel, I’ve learned so much from you and I agree with you about giving credit where credit is due. Thanks for your inspiring videos, and I love your flower ❤

[@JeriBellini]

Thanks I am very grateful for your comment! 💜💜💜

[@Julie-ht3ph]

Love your journal!

[@JeriBellini]

Thank you! 💜💜💜

[@ppuyle1]

Well, it’s plain and simple really!! Give credit where credit is due! ❤️ You are totally responsible for my dot obsession! So, thank you! It’s great fun!

[@JeriBellini]

Oh I'm so pleased! LOL 💜💜💜

[@user-fs5vi6if8i]

Jeri, The flower is beautiful. Your dots are beautiful too. I haven’t started them yet. You inspire me because your art is so beautiful and I want to make some for myself. I’m not on social media, but I do follow Marion’s World which led me to K3N, which led me to you. I understand what you were talking about and that’s not nice taking someone else’s work as their own. Not right! Thank you for all you do. You are an inspiration to me and I want to make many of the things you have videos of, just have to have the time. May God heal your heart for any hurt. ❤ Great fireworks by the way🎉!

[@JeriBellini]

Thank you so much for your message... I can't tell you how much better I felt after I shared with my community. I was all tied up and then I wasn't. And sometimes, when we are really busy, watching others is just what we need. You'll get to some stitching when the time is right. 💜

[@hadiel6894]

Che bello questo fiore,credo davvero che dovrò iniziare a fare un libro come questo che hai fatto,mi piace molto e credo sia rilassante(al momento sono alle prese con delle pochette che faccio per volontariato ),ma prometto che appena finito,inizierò a fare il libro❤ grazie Jeri🥰🤗👋👋

[@JeriBellini]

Spero che lo farai, so che ti piacerà il processo! Hugs, 🤗 💜

[@dotlewallen6565]

So much to think about as I know how you feel about this. I was going to take this conversation to the Facebook page but then thought to myself, no that is a positive place and this topic can be very negative. When I was teaching, I always did have those students who just had to have their piece look exactly like mine, but my heart soared if a student asked if they could change things out. I would get giddy and really encouraged especially in the more advanced classes to have them look beyond my design and make it their own. And early on with Facebook I would see those people either tag me or have others look at what I was offering. Here is a small example of what you are talking about getting hurt. One woman took off with what I had initially taught her, she never truly developed her own style which I think you know what I mean. She started to teach. One day is a conference I heard another attendee ask if she was inspired by me as her work looked so much like mine. She shrugged and said “ she could never teach me. I did this all on my own”. Talk about stabbing in the heart. Yikes that did hurt. But I see this same thing happening in all art but especially in the bead world. Women attacking each other and having their minions go after each other. Down right ugly. This was one of the reasons I quit teaching. Plus, I always hated making kits. So I believe if you are inspired by a teacher, mentor or influencer acknowledge that step in your art.

[@JeriBellini]

I'm GLAD that she was called out by the other woman!!!! We need more of that. Even though she answered the way she did, at least it was out there and the words went into her ears. I say YAY! 💜

[@leonasdesigns]

Beautiful flower! I definitely will be making one and sharing on my channel and of course I will tag you and share in the video that I was inspired by you. I always give credit to the creators that inspire me and I am glad you talked about this. ❤

[@JeriBellini]

Thank you for taking the time to comment. I am so grateful. 💜 I will be looking!

[@rosanabellini7003]

Hi! You are totaly sure about share. ❤

[@JeriBellini]

💜💜💜 Thanks for being here!

[@dailydoseofpaper]

Although I believe similar ideas can come up at different places at the same time, I always mention the people that have inspired me. Not only just because it is the right thing to do but also because i am so grateful for them, like you Jeri, and Kathryn (k3n), and many more! And also I think to share is to multiply so mentioning other creators or inspirations is the best thing to do! For me personally YT is my ‘lovelyhood’, not my livelihood so it may be different for me and i do understand your point. Love your videos and creations Jeri!!🥰💖🍀

[@k3n.clothtales]

@@dailydoseofpaper hi Machteld, lovelyhood is a beautiful word ❤️

[@dailydoseofpaper]

@@k3n.clothtales thank you Kathryn!🥰🍀💖

[@JeriBellini]

There’s nothing new under the sun, that’s always been my phrase when things are similar. But then there are certain situations where there is obvious disregard. That’s really what I’m addressing here. It crosses over for me when people start selling and profiting from someones work. Lovelyhood, I love it! 💜💜💜💜💜 thank you for your comment! Ox

[@carolynrockafellow417]

As always thank you for sharing beautiful fireworks and I love the flower. Thank you for opening up to us…that’s what friends do. I’ve had a hard decision to make whether to leave fb or not but if I stay I will definitely join your group. Be blessed my friend.

[@JeriBellini]

Oh I so get that. You must follow your heart. 💜 thank you.

[@bellascraftystudio]

Hi Jeri, I’m so sorry that you had to say all of that, I really think it’s right and proper to give credit where credit is due. i always make a point of doing that. Thank you for being so brave I know-it must have been really hard for you to say it. Your flower is really lovely, such a nice idea for my slow stitch book that I’m taking to France soon. Thank you. love Bella xx

[@user-bq6oe4lv9k]

Really cute

[@JeriBellini]

Thank you! 💜

[@leescott3300]

Hey Jerri, love the flower. I would just like to affirm your thoughts on intellectual property protocols. You have ownership and rights over your intellectual property just like any author, inventor, computer game creator, or anyone who creates something new. Your solution is elegant. People inspired by your creations just need to credit and acknowledge you, just as there would be in other mediums, such as magazines. I’m fairly new to your channel, but it’s one of my favourites now. Just starting to work up some dots, great fun. I look forward to future videos.

[@JeriBellini]

Welcome Lee! I'm grateful you found me! We'll work this out as a community, looking out for one another! 💜💜💜 And Dot ON!

[@barbarasteffee5666]

Jeri - it just hit me! Do you know what DOT stands for??? Don't Overthink Ti (sort of - "It"). Of course, it can stand for anything you want but I like to think of your dots as continuous reminders for this. Have a perfectly sunny day every day. ☀

[@JeriBellini]

I like that, a guide to get rid of perfectionism! 💜💜💜

[@DrawTangleswithDawn]

I know exactly how you feel and have been on that journey with my art as well..... It's tough.

[@JeriBellini]

Oh Dawn, I'm sorry. People are going to do bad things but a good friend told me to keep moving and not give them any thought so I will. It makes it a whole lot easier when you have beautiful like minded people around you and we do! 💜💜💜

[@donnanawrocki3022]

Thanks Jeri for your inspiration, beautiful flower page, spectacular firework show!! 🎆 (how about a firework page?☺️)

[@JeriBellini]

Great idea! Thank you! 💜

[@kamahskreations1260]

I hear and understand what you say. You, and K3N, and Marion, and some Aussie girls as well, feel like friends. Not friends next door (I wish🥰), but friends who I grew up with, and friends who have moved away, and friends I wish were still close by. I’m sure you know what I mean. I’d like to call you friend. 😘

[@JeriBellini]

Please do friend! Super Glad you’re here! 💜💜💜

[@kamahskreations1260]

@@JeriBellini 🥰😍😘

[@ruthiephelps5901]

I understand where you’re coming from. It does hurt when someone stabs you in the back by claiming your work as theirs. I’m happy that you are healing from that bad experience. On a sidebar, I was concerned that you were going to repeat K3N’s weekly slow stitch prompts. I’m happy to learn you’re showing new things. I look forward to many more new designs from you to learn. You have gotten me off the “couch” and stitching everything 😂

[@JeriBellini]

Hi Ruthie, I will not be doing prompts... I was hoping to make some of Kathryns blocks and put them in my book along with a few of my own. I'll be showing what I do from time to time. Kathryn and I have become very good friends over the last months and support each other whole heartedly, she can do the prompts and I will do the Dots! LOLOLOLOLOL 💜💜💜

[@ruthiephelps5901]

@@JeriBellini I thoroughly enjoy both of you plus Marion’s World. You all are in my regular “system “ or as I say routines. May the Lord bless you with success with your channel. ❤

[@user-wv1nx6sl2f]

❤❤❤

[@JeriBellini]

💜💜💜

[@ljshaw8516]

Yellow legal pad 🙂

[@JeriBellini]

YESSSS!!!!!! I thought of it later! LOL 💜💜💜

[@anitajansen5610]

👍🧡👏

[@JeriBellini]

Hugs, 💜💜💜

[@paulaballiano2916]

Jeri, love your channel. Thanks for sharing from your heart. The book is so cute. This flower is beautiful and simple. I am inspired to give this a try and also make some of your dots. I need some smaller projects that I can fit into my crazy schedule and will travel with me. What size/type needle are you using to stitch with? .

[@JeriBellini]

Just a thin longish needle, I think it's a Straw although I mix my needles up most of the time. Try a few that you have and see what feels right. Thank you! 💜💜💜

[@Carol_Sews]

You made a beautiful piece today. I liked the voice over. You seemed more relaxed when you were doing your stitching, and you were more relaxed during your commentary. I certainly understand your concerns about plagiarism. My son is a musician/songwriter, and he has had to protect his work since he was in high school. I’m a subscriber here, and I filled out the Facebook questionnaire for your group, but I never got added to the group. I can’t use the link here in the notes because I watch KZbin on my iPad, and I do Facebook on my desktop computer. If I fill out the questionnaire in my iPad, it doesn’t link to my desktop. I’m not sure how to overcome any technology issue that might be involved. I can’t find your Facebook questionnaire again.

[@JeriBellini]

Whats you FB name Carol, Ill go look for you and let you in. 💜💜💜 Yes, I calmed down from last week and I sat on my couch and used my recorder, you were there, werent you?!

[@lourdesdelalastra-rojas5865]

Love this little piece! Really enjoy watching and listening (even if you go on a tangent 😂). What’s your FB group called?

[@JeriBellini]

Aging Creatively and Gratefully, the link is below in the description box. 💜

[@moogiecook8889]

Riighton sister

[@JeriBellini]

YESSSS!!!!! WE have to watch out for each other! 💜💜💜

[@park2756]

Are you using double strands of embroidery thread, or regular sewing thread?

[@park2756]

That was a really, really fun make!

[@JeriBellini]

double strand of embroidery thread. 💜

[@JeriBellini]

I love flowers!

[@debzehr3244]

I love your flower! And I’m so glad you spoke out….on behalf of a number of creators that I enjoy. You deserve recognition and I hope your reminder has been taken seriously. Wishing you many joyful thoughts. 💖💖💖

[@JeriBellini]

@@debzehr3244 I hope so too. And now that I got that off my chest, my thoughts can be joyful again! 💜💜💜

[@valeriet457]

Hi Jeri. You're right about plagiarism. It's mean-spirited & incredibly discourteous. I regularly bookmark images on Instagram that inspire me to try recreating them, Then feature my version on my craft blog. But I name the original maker & provide a link to their Instagram. I want blog readers to try making their own version of that original too. We're so blessed with an abundance of free creative content online, but it can be overwhelming. Can stifle our own creativity when we simply passively consume it. So we need to also make stuff. It matters that we're actively creative. Sorry, this is long-winded, I'll stop typing now! Thanks for posting your videos, Jeri. They're appreciated. Val x

[@JeriBellini]

Well said Val! Thank you! 💜💜💜💜💜

[@xmobile.]

Just a note, i wouldn't take thumbs down super personally to mean that someone watched your content and didn't like it... i'd more-so take it that youtube recommend your video and someone didn't have interest in that topic, so they hit thumbs down so they don't get stuck in a youtube algorithm taking them down into the wrong rabbit hole. Also, I've accidentally tapped or bumped or dropped my phone so many times and it disliked without me really hitting it. So, just know that it's probably not even relevant.

[@JeriBellini]

I never thought of that, the algorithm… On to the next make I say! 😄 Thanks for your comment! 💜💜💜

[@CheapEngineerCrafts]

Share honestly! Too bad you have to say this. You make it look so easy that people don’t realize the work that goes into making creative designs then making the YT content.

[@JeriBellini]

I appreciate that! Thank you! 💜💜💜

[@SarahRobinsonMouflon]

Dear Jerri I have had it happen to me several times. I think because we are creative we are super sensitive about our work, it becomes part of our family. I love to see what people do with all the ideas you put out there, but why copy and claim ownership? Why do certain people do this or need to do this,

[@JeriBellini]

Good question and I don't think we will ever get the answer! 💜

[@bettywood5812]

You give us permission to use your techniques and designs but when we use them, we have an obligation to give you credit. A direct copy should not be sold even with attribution unless it's from a purchased pattern.

[@JeriBellini]

Hi Betty, that's interesting that you mentioned a pattern, I believe each pattern designer has different regulations regarding how their patterns can be used. Some designers do not allow sales of the finished pieces. That information would be clearly spelled out on the pattern. Thanks for bringing that up! And a SideBar here: How do you feel about a person teaching and getting paid using someones idea/technique? I'm loving the comments on this! Thank you! 💜

[@bettywood5812]

@@JeriBellini I have thought about doing a youtube much like yours (and some others that I watch)- a bit from here and a bit from there. I tend to use the bits as inspiration and do my own thing. The bits would probably be recognizable by the person who inspired me if they happened to run across my channel. In any case, I would provide pointers to any channel that provided inspiration for the topic of the day. We all succeed to greater heights when we promote each other. I like your dots project. What I have handy is a pair of jeans that should have been retired years ago. I have about 30 or 40 4" squares all hemmed, about 10 with unadorned dots on them waiting for embellishment, and a lot of dots of all sizes to be added. If they show up anywhere on the internet, so will your name as the inspirer and "check out her channel". A few words about how helping each other succeed: During the Depp v Heard trial, I happened on EDB, a former prosecutor. From there heard about Rob of Law and Lumber, a family law lawyer who does wood working as a hobby and who did a bit on the broken bed as a one-off. Rob met Ian, a Canadian criminal defense attorney at the trial. There is a knowledgble court junkie, another is a retired criminal defense attorney with lots of appellate experience, another does civil law. These lawyers who didn't know each other, didn't have shows of their own, gave each other encouragement to have their own channel, promoted each other, had each other on their shows, redirected their followers to each other's channel, and so on. I don't know how many legal shows (they follow legal cases from court feeds) have come out of this but there are several, all of them successful as many people go from one to another because they all offer analysis from their own perspective. Like I said, We all succeed to greater heights when we promote each other.

[@JeriBellini]

@@bettywood5812 maybe you’ll start a channel yourself, come back and let me know if you do! 💜

[@bettywood5812]

@@JeriBellini My long post and I didn't address the question you asked. Your point about the pattern is well taken. I give, don't sell, so never paid much attention. As to people learning someone else's idea/technique and then getting paid to teach it, it's hard to enforce a prohibition. I share whatever I know but I don't expect payment. If I got it from KZbin, I would point to the person I learned it from so they get the whole story, not just my take-away. When I was china painting, someone who took a paid class from an well known artist frequently did a class for the club. I don't remember if she got paid. I wouldn't have objected if she did since she put out the funds for the class and she had to prep for the one she gave to us. The draw for the class was that she would be teaching what she learned from the "expert" (who had already been paid). More frequently she would demonstrate (share) what she learned, kind of show and tell, no remuneration. btw, An expert is anyone with a modicum of skill who is at least 50 miles from home; the further away the greater the expertise. At home she is just "one of us".

[@maz3002]

Really enjoyed watching you stitch your little flower block. I like how you're doing your own thing with your stitch journal ~ it's going to be unique and beautiful ❤ I'm doing the weekly slow stitch challenges with K3n and loving it. I love how you mention her, and Kathryn often mentions you, too ~ you are both creative and inspiring. You'll be happy to know I'm making my first rice bag inspired by K3n and your wonderful dot blocks, and I'm loving it. I have recently posted pictures of my dot blocks on instagram with a link to you and K3n - I will be sharing a few more progress pics and the finished bag, which I hope to finish within the next week. I have always been creative, and I am grateful every day ❤❤❤

[@JeriBellini]

Oh, I will go look. I'm not on IG a lot. I wish I could post more but there's only so many hours in a day... I'm trying. 💜💜💜 I'm so grateful too, for so many things!

[@lisazilaro6906]

I enjoy your videos and I’m inspired by you and a lot of other talented artists, thanks so much 🪡🧵♥️

[@JeriBellini]

Thanks Lisa! 💜💜💜

[@katethompson2818]

Thank you for being straight and clear. I'm new to your channel...thanks to @k3nclothtales. 😊

[@JeriBellini]

Welcome!!! I'm glad you're here! Happy Yellow Monday! 💛