Creating clusters and borders for pages

[@invisible4445]

Most creators give us the “how to” of the end project. You give us the process used to get there! And that’s is hugely inspiring. The “wittering” is important. And the pet wrestling was a bonus. Thank you. Hope you feel better soon! ❤

[@k3n.clothtales]

I am so pleased you enjoy this 'journey' way of sharing 😊 thank you I am better every day ❤️

[@cosmiccoyotedog-doreenb9605]

Well said. !

[@brendaguerin5423]

The covers are so beautiul!!! Makes me want to go in search lol.

[@WendyAnneLewis-1058]

I love your "very, very, glacially slow journalling," Kathryn. Just my speed. The clusters are beautiful, and the wrap is stunning!!! ❤

[@k3n.clothtales]

Thank you Wendy ❤️

[@annrubino6252]

Lovely tutorial, Kathryn complete with wrestling to amuse us. I now want to spend all of my time simply making tabs (clusters) regardless of where or when they might be used. This would also be a fun project to teach in class with all materials shared, perhaps with the added challenge of a theme. Your examples are very artistic and thank you for sharing your thought process and experience throughout. You are always so helpful and we love listening to you.

[@k3n.clothtales]

Thank you Ann, yes a lovely community project ☺️

[@susanhudson3299]

Your art is exquisite Thank you for sharing

[@anitajansen5610]

I'm an inker🤗 Last year I don't do a lot on my journals. I'm stitching a lot👍🧡💐

[@k3n.clothtales]

Yeah, fellow inker 😁❤️

[@Donnametcalf-hu9wx]

Stella is such a cool dog. And smart. I have always lived cats to , so hugs to him as well as Stella I am still working on your 2024 project as well as volume 6 of roxys journal of stitchery. I am excited to do some eco printing and a journal like you are working on now thank you for all your inspiration. Donna in Kentucky

[@candacenagle505]

Definitely want to go through and rewatch this one! The journal making process has been feeling overwhelming to me for some reason. I have collected a lot of things and it is slowly taking shape in my mind. But I haven't gotten very far in the making. I feel a need to go slow and let the pieces fall into place as they may. The theme seems to be a combination of trees, my wildness, women and friendship....at least that seems to be what I am collecting. I am wittering here....and appreciate that it is okay to do that...thank you!

[@k3n.clothtales]

Sometimes making these separate little pieces is just what we need ❤️

[@jennyhughes8388]

Thank you Kathryn. Just to say i am an inker, and many years ago, a stenciller.

[@ElizabethMatek]

The wrap is gorgeous!!!! ❤❤❤

[@damienk5011]

Hiya K3n, (Fred fred and Stella-love your joining us!) In the middle of rolling rainstorms, torchlight and chargers so l can watch and still enjoy your company and " wittering"😊 Fred freds contribution to your journal is his hair that he so generously donates!lol 😅😊I'm adding allthe leftover lace pieces from my various times and makings in mine! Cheers to all,Julia, Brisbane, Australia 🙏 ❤ 🇦🇺 😀 🪃 xx

[@k3n.clothtales]

I hope you are warm and cosy Julia ❤️

[@damienk5011]

@k3n.clothtales Trust that you are feeling better, no worries here one gets used to hiccoughs in life- besides l have a" nest" of quilts! Lol 😅 😅 ❤ x

[@frithbarbat]

Sitting here watching you work while I did my own embroidery helped me feel like I got my day back. Thank you.

[@k3n.clothtales]

I'm so glad! 😊

[@Helen_kittycat_crafts]

good evening xx ive been watching your channel for a while but im one of those that rarely comment,but i just wanted to say how absolutly gorgeous your creations are,your stitching and your journals,everything x you are so talented x i also loved your honesty in your video mentioning light and dark.i became a single mum 10 years ago after being married for almost 20 years so i know where you are coming from xx pet wrangling is a common pastime in my house too

[@k3n.clothtales]

Hello Helen thank you so much 😊

[@filomenaimbruglia6258]

However and in any case I love you and your style 🥰

[@nancydale7367]

SO fab!!!!!! Could we have a close up of the cretin stitch layered part? it's so pretty 💚💚💚 I hope you're feeling better, you sound better!

[@k3n.clothtales]

Thank you Nancy, yes I will post a photo on the Community page ❤️

[@nancydale7367]

@@k3n.clothtales thank you very much!!

[@elainelybarger6262]

Yes please!

[@debzehr3244]

Lovely, creative fun. 💖💖💖

[@karenh789]

Loved the action sounds in the background. Bravo Stella and Fred Fred❤

[@sharlabrechbill5768]

Thank you for keeping me company as I trim dozens of flying geese blocks for baby quilts! I love hearing the critters playing in the background, and your “wittering” is what makes the whole thing so relaxing.

[@ChristineCart2765]

Hello Kathryn, I am like you and love inking 🥰. If I can ink it then it gets inked 😀. Stella and Fred Fred wrestling makes me laugh bless them and the way you spoke to them reminded me of how I used to speak to my dog. I lost him a few years ago and still miss him a lot. Take care and lots of love to you 😘xx

[@k3n.clothtales]

They leave a big hole. Hugs to you ❤️

[@LuciaVandenbergh]

How interesting to see what you can do with such a Tiny scraps of cloth and Paper,again I have learned a lot today 😍

[@dailydoseofpaper]

My scraps are so happy they get to live in your Brave Journal Kathryn🥰 I’m not there yet but hopefully will be back to creating and filming soon. Your journaling is certainly inspiring and motivating me! I think Stella and FredFred provide the perfect soundtrack to your videos😻🐕💖🥰❤️💐🍀

[@k3n.clothtales]

Thank you Machteld, it's lovely to use your precious scraps. Looking forward to watching you create again when you are ready ❤️

[@dailydoseofpaper]

@ ❤️💖

[@JanIllingsworth]

The wrap is lovely. That interfaces running stitch is so medieval looking. I love it. The word freedom in a cage is a very interesting oxymoron. I suspect it describes exactly where you find yourself at present. It's a process that has no end this Self that we are. Always becoming. I note you are becoming aware of how often you apologize. Listen back through your video and make a tick on a little piece of precious paper how often you say sorry or excuse me or I apologize. I think you will get a shock. Awareness is a most important step in changing. You could try saying "I AM ALLOWED". I am wittering because I am allowed to. My hair is showing in the camera and I am allowed to. Just because Kathryn just because you are you being you. Sorry stems from the socialization of I am not allowed. Someone from your past taught you that and it's a big fat lie! You are allowed. Happy New Year and lots of ❤️ Arohanui from me in Aotearoa New Zealand. Xxx

[@k3n.clothtales]

Thank you Jan, I am sure you are right about the freedom in a cage. And the sorry thing, I know who it came from and who reinforced it more recently in my life. I am a work in progress, I will try replacing it with I am allowed. Always becoming. Yes. ❤️

[@JanIllingsworth]

@k3n.clothtales I think you are doing great and I love the journalling work you are doing. The exciting thing is by the time these issues come into our consciousness the growth is already happening in the depths of us.❤️

[@lynnstewart7034]

I am an inker! Loved this video and the clusters you made but, oh my goodness, your cover is beyond gorgeous! The back in particular gave me mediaeval vibes - and I love a bit of mediaevalerie. And yes to more cat and dog play! 🐈🐕‍🦺❤

[@ljshaw8516]

I absolutely love your three words. For some reason that's where my eye interest went first. Yes, visable stitches are fabulous and I always love touching them. I am such a tactile creature - have been since my grandmother taught me to respect the cloth and thread. I just get such a chuckle out of Fred Fred and Stella being so playful.

[@mariannavacratsa3451]

Its going to look super ❤

[@carolcorrigan6180]

I’m new to sow stitching and am awestruck by your beautiful stitches! Thank you for your videos, they are inspiring and entertaining ❤

[@k3n.clothtales]

You are so welcome!

[@katethompson2818]

Those are cool little bits. 🙂 I am verrrryyy slowwwlllyyy working on my creative slow journal and can imagine still working on it long after you've bound yours and added your page tabs. But that's just fine with me, as I'm sure it is with you. I do and will continue to re-watch these videos, as this is my first foray into such journaling. Thank you! I hope you keep getting better.

[@k3n.clothtales]

Thank you Kate, yes I am on the mend ❤️

[@katethompson2818]

@@k3n.clothtales I'm glad to hear it. 🧡

[@rebeccagurr1123]

I was supposed to be cleaning the house today but now I'm too excited and am going to make some edgings for my new journal. Feel especially guilty as my husband is at work but hey ho I'll get over it! 😂 Inspirational again Kathryn, thank you ❤

[@ElizabethBeasleyJoy]

Just about to watch this a second time. Absolutely loved it. I feel really motivated and inspired to make some of these for my journal. Thank you for sharing great ideas in a way that encourages us to ‘have a go’ and feel it’s achievable. 😍

[@Mommabirdvtg]

So talented and gleaning some ideas that I Hope stay in the recesses of my brain lol! And for FF and Stella I am laughing bc of “momma’s working” and I admire your patience bc when my Joey misbehaves I’m like “knock it off!!” And that my friend is why I can’t have a KZbin channel lol😂! Though I did hear you just raise your voice “that’s enough”. It’s why Joey is a single pet probably lol. I can only imagine a cat in the mix! 😂

[@k3n.clothtales]

Oh yes, sometimes the big voice has to come out 😂❤️

[@cosmiccoyotedog-doreenb9605]

As you know we or most love the wrestling of Fred Fred and Stella. Love the tab/edging you have started. 💚💛💚

[@bellascraftystudio]

Hi Kathryn, I’m so pleased to hear that you’re feeling better. Your clusters are lovely, I love the cage with the word Free in. I’m looking forward to see how this journal progresses. Look after yourself. Love Bella xx

[@judymarkel8029]

love it

[@kathyffarney-keck8593]

Animal noises facilitate the creative process in our house ❤😂 And I had my eye on that thread bundle from the start.

[@lilom9534]

❤❤❤

[@SandraPujari-Harrian]

You’re speaking my language. I’ve enjoyed making journals for a few years now. This is fun doing it together. ❤

[@beejayoung1546]

Clusters are always fun. Thanks for sharing.

[@pamfrank3962]

The stitching on your Journal is Magnificent 💙 Yes I enjoy inking.

[@k3n.clothtales]

Thank you Pam 😊

[@MegRyan-sn3eq]

I hope you feel better soon and you aren’t snowbound as we have been for the past few days.

[@k3n.clothtales]

We're ok at the moment, a bit of sleet but it didn't last. Hope you are warm and cosy ❤️

[@dotlewallen6565]

Not an inker. I edge my words or images with a sharpie or alcohol marker. I gently slide the marker along the edge and sometimes hold it against the edge to give it a wick like technique which makes it look more grunge. Since alcohol markers are cheaper than ink pads and so many colors, I mix and match my edging

[@k3n.clothtales]

That's a good idea ❤️

[@viviancothros5541]

Slow feels so good at the end of the day Kathryn! Thank you for sharing the slow approach to the art of living well. ❤

[@carolynboyd6761]

What if you did a repair to the sofa that had some burlap or something similar included for Fred-Fred to use as a scratching post?

[@jayneelinor]

Love your book wrap, beautiful! I have been stitching on mine for a few weeks and have my signature at the ready! I am an art journaler so of course I love to grunge up the edges of everything! Hope your cold goes away soon!

[@k3n.clothtales]

Thank you Jayne, it's mostly gone ❤️

[@kelliecorum5427]

❤ TFS

[@SassySue67]

Sounds like Stella and FredFred want a bit of attention, I absolutely do not mind hearing them play in the background. I also think FredFreds hair on your journal wrap adds character and a bit of real life to your journal, I would just leave it. Thank you for sharing the process and your wittering. Still no snow here in Massachusetts USA, but expecting a bit tomorrow. Honestly I could do without it but it is winter and we have been rather lucky not getting it. Kathryn maybe add a tiny key on the tab with the caged free.

[@k3n.clothtales]

That's a good idea about the key, I will see if I have one small enough ❤️

[@dingtonia]

Am I right in thinking you are doing two journals and a comfort quilt this year? I’m in australia at the moment and have missed some of your videos and I’m not sure which is what. ❤

[@k3n.clothtales]

Yes, two journals, the self care one every Monday and this art journal every other Friday plus the Comfort Coverlet every Wednesday ❤️

[@Donnametcalf-hu9wx]

Nice journal you are working on and beautiful cover for it. I must ask what breed is Stella, I have been watching your walks with Stella on your Park Home Life videos. And I think she's beautiful, thank you for sharing. Donna in Kentucky

[@k3n.clothtales]

Hello Donna, she's a cockapoo, her mum was a cocker spaniel and her dad was a poodle ❤️

[@AlisonGreenValleyCrone]

Instead of a dab of glue could you use the giant paper clip to hold layers together? Stencilling - me too 😂 the tiny bathroom had stencilling edging on the few walls - in dusky pink and sage green on the ubiquitous magnolia wall - funnily enough variations of those 3 colours are still my favourites

[@k3n.clothtales]

You could use the giant paper clip but it might get in the way of the stitching. I keep thinking it's about time stenciling on walls made a comeback. No one to stop me now 😂

[@AlisonGreenValleyCrone]

@@k3n.clothtales true. You do you as someone once said 😂

[@annmanning5552]

Had my right hand operated on recently so can’t stitch at the moment will play catch up later

[@SassySue67]

Hope your hand heals well enough for you to get back to stitching. Must be difficult to just watch when you really want to stitch.

[@k3n.clothtales]

Wishing you a speedy healing Ann ❤️

[@ljshaw8516]

Dearest, I am not going to be your mother...but right after Christmas I thought I was struck down with a chest cold, then my head....turned out the cold lasting 16 days is Covid! Oh my - please take care of you.

[@k3n.clothtales]

Oh I am sorry, feel better soon ❤️

[@ljshaw8516]

@@k3n.clothtales Only if you promise too....

[@filomenaimbruglia6258]

I lost my mind...🤔 I wait tò Watch your videos, but I Don't remember the "project" for this journal. I followed the steps to make It. But the "meaning" of this journal? Because the self care One Is the Red One.. This one? Please tell me😂

[@k3n.clothtales]

😂 this one is an art journal for the pleasure of making it. My theme is bravery. Yes my red one is different, more of a personal journal for self care. ❤️

[@filomenaimbruglia6258]

Thank you!!!! 🥰

[@SassySue67]

Glad I’m not the only one that gets confused as to which project is which. Loving them all.

[@annagray4208]

Great video, Kathryn. I feel silly, but I'm also confusing the journals, although loving the process. Do you think we could have a little look at those scallywags of yours each video, since we'd feel like part owners now. 😅

[@randicolberg1687]

Shares her journey”🥹