Completed

My book is finally finished. An absolute joy to work on and one of my favorite makes ever. If you'd like to learn more about the project, check out the video by Anne Brooke • #sew4thesoulbook 1
My other progress videos:
• #sew4thesoulbook slow ...
• #sew4thesoulbook promp...
• My slow stitching #sew...
See more on Instagram @seaville
Thank you so much for watching,
Melanie x

[@angieheitz5466]

This book is beyond incredible! I wish I could be your daughter for a year, spending four hours a day with you, learning how to do this! your skill overwhelms me, and I think of how much you could teach people who were interested!!

[@heyseaville55]

Oh Angie, how incredibly generous of you to say! Thank you so much 🥰🤗TBH I'm very new to slow stitching and was learning as I went. If it helps I usually let the fabric colour and design guide me in how I stitched the page. I also find a lot of inspiration on KZbin and Instagram. There are many talented creators out there. Give it a go, you may be surprised by what you're able to create xx

[@roxycreationsbysarah]

It is just so beautiful. Love everything you did and especially the cover 💙💙💙💙💙💙💙

[@heyseaville55]

Thank you Sarah, for your kind words and constant encouragement 💜💜 😘🤗 The cover is my favourite part! Also sorry for the really slow reply.

[@moniquebexplorer8237]

You are a talented lady. Your creativity, your imagination, your patience have contributed to you making a work of art. I'm just starting to slow stitch but I will try very hard to imitate you. Congratulations on a beautiful piece of art. TFS

[@heyseaville55]

Hi Monique, I really appreciate you stopping by and that some of my work can inspire you 🥰 You only need to know a few basic stitches to create something beautiful. Remember, to trust yourself and that there are no mistakes 😊 All the best.

[@BernadetteSousa-jv5yo]

Absolutely beautiful I couldn’t pick a favourite page I liked them all

[@heyseaville55]

That’s so sweet of you Bernadette 🥰🌺 I really appreciate your message.

[@ariadneferreira2252]

This is the most glorious thing I’ve ever seen!!! Absolutely stunning!!! Thank you for sharing!! I need to go make myself one now! 🤩🥰🤩🥰

[@heyseaville55]

@@ariadneferreira2252 how incredibly kind of you to say 🥰🌸 I’m thrilled you found it so inspiring and would definitely encourage you to make one. Start small and piece it together over time. Totally worth it. Thanks again!

[@nildamarquez9946]

Your book is so beautiful!!! I love the last 2 pages. Very creative! Blessings 🙏👋👋👋👋👏👏👏👏👏

[@heyseaville55]

Thank you very much 🥰 It’s still one of my favourite projects that I’ve participated in. Really appreciate you stopping by 🤗💐

[@andreamurphy7223]

That is truely beautiful. A stunning piece of work. 🧡

[@heyseaville55]

I really appreciate that Andrea, thank you 🤗🌸 I’m still blown away by the lovely responses I get to this project.

[@mary-lizsmith6716]

Thank you for showing your completed book. I have just found this site and really want to have a go. Your book is amazing and really demonstrates the amount of work that has gone into it. A pleasure to look at.

[@heyseaville55]

Oh Mary-Liz, thank you very much. I'm so happy you've enjoyed watching. True, there was a lot of work but when you enjoy the process you hardly notice the time and effort. All the best for your own creation.

[@popcorn12111]

I have just started mine and you have inspired me to be “free-er” with my work...to loosen up and not be so perfect! Thank you!!

[@heyseaville55]

Oh Jane, what a wonderful comment! 🥰 I struggle so much with perfection and am often happiest when I don’t try so hard to achieve it. It’s a tough thing to learn and I’m so happy I can inspire that in you. All the very best with “loosening the reins” 🤗

[@minkaf4243]

This book is so delicious! I especially love the front cover, two-page spreads, and the cohesiveness of each spread design. Thank you for sharing. I’ve subscribed and I’m eager to watch your other videos. To keep the swatches in place, one idea is to add a “flip-out” of sheer fabric the full size of the left page. It could be hinged on the left….with a tie or hooks or Velcro in the area between the left and right pages.

[@heyseaville55]

Hi Minka, thank you so much for taking the time to watch and comment. I LOvE the idea of a sheer cover for the swatches. Thank you! 🥰 I haven’t been stitching lately because of some life disruptions but I’m hoping to get back into soon x

[@magistra137]

Wow. Amazing. I loved every little bit.

[@heyseaville55]

So lovely of you to say! Thank you x

[@jacquiwebster5344]

It's absolutely stunning. I've just started my Slow Stitching journey. I'm definitely going to go back and follow Anne Brooks ideas

[@heyseaville55]

Sounds wonderful Jacqui. Hope you enjoy the process and thank you so much for your lovely comment 🥰

[@majellamaas3996]

This is fabulous! So much to love and be inspired by.

[@heyseaville55]

Oh how lovely of you to say 🥰 I really appreciate you taking a look.

[@patscorner7183]

Congratulation !!! It's a gooooorgeous work & thank you so much for sharing, looking forward for more of your beautiful ideas soon 👏🤗💓

[@heyseaville55]

How lovely of you to say, thank you so much 🙂

[@DonnaNichols-ep5de]

I think a buttoned down at each end, band to hold the flaps down would work nicely. Lovely book❣️🌷

[@heyseaville55]

Great idea, Donna! Thanks for the suggestion 😊

[@quraibawentzel4143]

I think your books are really beautiful and inspiring.Well done ,lovely work.

[@heyseaville55]

How lovely of you to say. I’m so happy to hear that something I’ve created is inspiring to others. Thank you for taking the time to watch and comment 🥰

[@MiCottageCrafts]

Your book turned out absolutely gorgeous, I love it, especially all the blues :) I used a ribbon on my last page to keep the sample pieces moving around too much, perhaps something similar? Thank you so much for sharing and take care :) - Jeanette

[@heyseaville55]

How lovely of you to say, Jeanette. It means the world that you would take the time to watch 😊🤗 I love the suggestion of the ribbon and remember your page in particular. Also sorry about the slowness of this reply.

[@dianaholmes6889]

Oh my gosh!!!! This is absolutely gorgeous!!! So inspiring ❤️ thank you for sharing ...

[@heyseaville55]

Oh wow! That so lovely to hear, thank you. It’s still one of my favourite projects to date 😊

[@dorotheevintage]

Your work is stunning! I love EVERY details! I definitely have to try to make one. Thank you for the inspiration

[@heyseaville55]

Thank you so much for watching and leaving your lovely comment 🥰 So sorry for such a slow reply 🤗

[@erlindaarmijo5876]

Love all the saying in ,the hearts are great love all

[@heyseaville55]

Thank you so much for watching and taking the time to comment 💗

[@gerrieswartz2692]

Wow ... absolutely gorgeous!

[@heyseaville55]

Thank you so much! I really appreciate the feedback Gerrie 😊

[@cathiespalding5311]

So very lovely.

[@heyseaville55]

You are so kind Cathie 💜 Thank you!

[@patrciafurlong9609]

Just Beautiful so inspiring have just become aware of slow stitching and find myself itching to create thank you for sharing ❤

[@heyseaville55]

Thanks so much Patricia 🥰 I remember how eager I was to try EVERYTHING when I first discovered it too. Hope you enjoy getting started.

[@deletethischannel16]

This book is so beautiful!!

[@heyseaville55]

Thank you so much! 💖🤗

[@normawaddell3777]

It’s Beautiful ❤️Love your book.

[@heyseaville55]

So lovely of you to say Norma, thank you 🥰 Appreciate you taking the time to watch and comment.

[@michellehayes3113]

So beautiful and creative!

[@heyseaville55]

Thank you so much Michelle, I really appreciate that 🤗😊

[@dawnkarasaki6172]

Absolutely lovely

[@coloradoblueskiesboutique7720]

Beautiful book and keepsake🥰🧚‍♂️

[@heyseaville55]

It really is! Thank you for watching 😊🤗😘

[@janehaddon7337]

Simply beautiful, very inspirational. A book to treasure for years to come.

[@heyseaville55]

Thank you so much, Jane 🤗 It really will be one of my all time favourite makes x

[@lisaguerin1231]

beautiful beautiful and sew inspiring!! TGT

[@charmaineotto9715]

Really beautiful 😻 love it

[@sewgatormomm]

It is stunning. Congratulations.

[@heyseaville55]

Thank you, thank you!! 😘🌸

[@YNythBach]

Thank you for sharing your lovely book. On your fabric index page you could use a horizontal belly band across the page sewn in the middle of your book and held with some press studs on the left hand side which will hold your fabric swatches down when fastened. Then unclip and flip open the band when you want to go through the swatches... 😄

[@heyseaville55]

Oh Wendy I love that idea! A belly band would be perfect and it seems silly that I didn't think of it in the first place. Thank you so much for taking the time to watch and leave your lovely comment, I really appreciate it 😘🤗

[@YNythBach]

Your very welcome xx

[@fayecolwell7836]

Absolutely beautiful

[@heyseaville55]

You’re so sweet! 🥰 thank you for taking a look.

[@pamfrank3962]

Simply beautiful. Exquisite workmanship

[@Pipsinstitches]

Beautiful!

[@heyseaville55]

@@Pipsinstitches thanks Noni! 🥰

[@natalieyoung6]

Thanks for showing us your beautiful book. You have given me inspiration to get my book going 😍

[@heyseaville55]

That’s really lovely of you to say Natalie, thank you 🥰 It’s great to hear you’re inspired to get started on your own book. Once get you past that step, the enjoyment will be motivation enough.

[@midgeberg22]

What a beautiful work of art!

[@heyseaville55]

Oh thank you so much, Midge 😊🤗

[@artyfartyannie]

Wow! I am bowled over by this, it's just so beautiful, full of gorgeous pieces and sweet details, I've never seen anything like it, love it, thanks for sharing your work.

[@heyseaville55]

Oh Annie, what lovely feedback 🥰🤗 It makes me so happy and I'm very grateful that you've taken the time to watch this video (and others!).

[@gracebock2900]

Such a wonderful idea! I've never heard of a "soul book".Creativity n so free-ing! Thanks for sharing! Now I have an idea what to do with my available fabrics!!

[@heyseaville55]

Thanks so much Grace 😊 I'm glad to have given you some ideas.

[@marcijlo]

Melanie your book is absolutely gorgeous, the details is even more gorgeous! A stunning project! Much love from South Africa!

[@heyseaville55]

How wonderful of you to say Marci and how exciting to have a viewer in South Africa! Thank you so much for watching! Hugs xx

[@trisha4797]

Looks amazing!

[@tamaraleonard2882]

Love your book. Beautiful. Thank you for sharing

[@heyseaville55]

Oh that's so sweet of you to say Tamara, thank you! 🥰

[@judyarnold6279]

I also joined Anne for the sew4thesoul fabric book. Yours is absolutely gorgeous. Your stitching is beautiful.and ... I really like your colors 💕

[@heyseaville55]

Thank you so very much Judy 🥰 I really appreciate you taking the time to watch and send a lovely comment. I hope you're enjoying your book. Sorry for such a slow reply!

[@annapaterson7016]

This is just gorgeous Melanie. I've got the last two pages of my book to complete so I know the effort that's gone in to your beautiful piece. Congratulations from Scotland! X

[@heyseaville55]

Oh Anna, thank you so much! It was a truly fulfilling project so really didn't feel like effort at all. I'm sure you've also enjoyed creating yours and maybe your final pages are complete by now (sorry for the really slow response). I really appreciate you watching. Hugs from Australia xx

[@judywoodraska4959]

Simply stunning!

[@heyseaville55]

Thank you Judy! 😊

[@fayneilly833]

It’s brilliant, just started mine now.

[@heyseaville55]

How wonderful! I hope it's been an enjoyable process for you.

[@melfraser463]

Nicely done!! You have recharged my inspiration; thanks ever so much!

[@heyseaville55]

Oh that's fantastic to hear! So happy to have inspired you 🤗😊

[@hummingbirdtales2747]

Beautiful work!!! Very inspiring!!! Thankyou for sharing ❤️😊🍄

[@heyseaville55]

That is such a lovey comment, thank you so much 🥰🤗 Also apologies for the really slow reply.

[@susanrascone2098]

Lovely book and your embroidery is beautiful. Happy New Year.

[@heyseaville55]

How lovely of you to say Susan 😊 Thank you for watching and happy new you to you too!

[@debbiebyrne5777]

Absolutely gorgeous 😍 ❤❤❤

[@heyseaville55]

Very kind of you Debbie, thank you 😊

[@candicepierce5726]

Gorgeous!

[@heyseaville55]

Appreciate you taking the time to watch 😊

[@marjanwolfs6273]

It is so lovely to see what other people made. My book is almost finished I still have to make the last page and the cover. I like the colors you have used. and you give me another idea to use. Thank you for sharing. Maybe see you the next challenge again.

[@heyseaville55]

How wonderful to be almost finished your book! I'm so glad you enjoyed the flip through and found inspiration in the pages. I'm doing the #52tagshannemade challenge. Hope to see you there 🤗

[@fayecook9171]

It’s gorgeous

[@heyseaville55]

Thank you so much Faye 😊🤗

[@lesleyevans6938]

You have made a beautiful book

[@heyseaville55]

Thank you so much Lesley 🥰 I really appreciate that.

[@CheleinSF]

Absolutely gorgeous ❤️

[@heyseaville55]

Oh thank you Michele x It was a real joy to work on and I'm so glad I finished.

[@juliegolub2602]

Beautiful ❤️

[@bertieboatright1206]

My I suggest that you make a X across the sample page it could have buttons and embroidery. To secure the page .Im sure whatever you do is going to be beautiful.

[@heyseaville55]

I love that idea Bertie! Thank you so much for taking the time to watch and comment and apologies for such a slow reply 🤗😊

[@helengough4599]

Amazing beautiful stunning book 😊🤗

[@heyseaville55]

I really appreciate that Helen, thank you 🥰

[@rosiecraftedcolours2231]

So beautiful 😍

[@ButtercupcreationArt]

this is so beautiful thank you for sharing

[@heyseaville55]

Aww 🥰 thank you so much for watching and for your lovely comment.

[@ethelcowieson1696]

Exquisite work.

[@heyseaville55]

Many thanks Ethel! It was a real labour of love 😘

[@carrold815]

Lovely book

[@heyseaville55]

Thank you so much, Carrolyn 🥰

[@ornersywife]

This is just so wonderful! Your attention to detail is amazing. I am so glad you shared it!

[@heyseaville55]

You're so sweet! I'm so glad you enjoyed looking through it with me 🥰🤗

[@ayaanalvin7260]

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[@gagerhys1182]

@Ayaan Alvin instablaster =)

[@ayaanalvin7260]

@Gage Rhys I really appreciate your reply. I got to the site through google and Im in the hacking process now. Takes a while so I will reply here later when my account password hopefully is recovered.

[@ayaanalvin7260]

@Gage Rhys it did the trick and I now got access to my account again. Im so happy:D Thank you so much you saved my account :D

[@susanamedee1157]

Amazing! 😃

[@heyseaville55]

Thank you so much, Susan 🤗

[@valyart002]

If I had a journaling magazine, this journal would be in it! How inviting it looks! I imagine it belongs in a cottage near Bath!

[@heyseaville55]

Oh Valy, that really is the sweetest compliment ever. Thank you so, so much 💖🥰😘

[@valyart002]

@@heyseaville55 Well deserved!!! your work is wonderful!

[@ingunnbakken9756]

Love it

[@heyseaville55]

Thank you very much x

[@jlesliejournals]

This is so beautiful. I want to make a journal out of my mom's fabrics and tops. No idea where to begin 😕

[@heyseaville55]

Thank you ☺️ Anne still has all the videos on her channel if you want to have a go. Look for Anne Brooke Textile Artist. They’re very easy to follow.

[@NellieandRuthDesigns]

Mel, this is a true piece of art and thank you for sharing 💙🪡 your attention to detail is amazing and each page is unique and gorgeous 🪡🧵 so many wonderful ideas and I just adore the blue and all the lace, along with all yiur amazing stitches !! How long did it take you to complete ? Xoxo Barbie 😘

[@heyseaville55]

You are too kind 🥰🤗 I couldn't say exactly how long it took to complete. The challenge was set over several months and I would spend maybe 4 or 5 hours a week on it. Mind you a lot of time was spent trying to decide which fabrics and trims to use 😆

[@luzmiryamdiaz2746]

Hermoso trabajo gracias te saludo desde Colombia 💌💓

[@heyseaville55]

Muchas gracias. Saludos desde Australia 💖

[@CarolMartineArt]

Magnificent stitchery. Bravo...CarolMartineArt

[@heyseaville55]

What a lovely thing to say Carol, thank you! I appreciate you taking the time to watch and please forgive this very slow reply 🤗😊

[@meeristewart3972]

A gorgeous interactive piece of art. I am deciding on a 2022 challenge.. how many hours do you think you spent creating this amazing took? Many a thanks, Meeri

[@heyseaville55]

Thank you so much Meeri 🥰 I couldn't tell you how many hours I spent working on the book. I enjoyed it so much that I didn't notice the time 😊

[@jokebos4845]

Very beautifull 🥰🥰

[@heyseaville55]

Thank you so much 😊

[@cherylwebster4154]

For your index page, tule with some stitching...

[@heyseaville55]

That’s a great idea, I love it! Thanks so much for sharing.

[@cherylwebster4154]

@@heyseaville55 I'd love to see it, whatever you do ♡

[@erlindaarmijo5876]

Can you add a belly band across

[@heyseaville55]

Of course! That’s a great idea 😊

[@erlindaarmijo5876]

Can you add a belly band acrooss

[@heyseaville55]

Yes I could do that! Thank you for the suggestion 😊