FAST FLOW STITCHING ~ A Global Collaboration ~ Raggedy Fabric Journal Cover!

[@sharonskains5049]

When my nephew was about six. I decided to make my first quilt. I took him with me as I shopped for fabric, and then I picked up a set of dishes that caught my eye. A few days later, as I was cutting the fabric for my project, he came to stand and watch for a few minutes. "You paid a lot of money for that material," he said. I assured him that the price was fair, and eventually he walked away. A few minutes later I heard him approach his mom. "Auntie is in the kitchen cutting all that stuff she bought into little pieces," he said doubtfully. His mom assured him that it was okay, that I was going to sew it back together. He was silent for a bit, and then I heard him ask, "Will she break up the dishes next? Should I get her the glue?" This video reminded me of that. Thanks for the memory. I found your process amazing, and the cover is gorgeous.

[@JoAnn4gracenotperfectionm815]

@Sharon That is hilarious💕🐬

[@tess-guadalupegonzalez6820]

❤️❤️❤️

[@judylaughlin9867]

Awesome memory! (Out of the mouths of babes!)

[@georgannsmith1827]

Such a great story! Don’t you just love the clear-eyed honesty of children?? 💕

[@gayleagostinelli_ct]

Such an awesome story!! We crafters of all kinds are crazy that way…tear or cut things apart only to put them back together in a new way! 😂. Thanks for sharing such a great story, Sharon! ❤️

[@joiedefi]

I absolutely love this...when you sewed, the fun of it!! You nailed it Gayle!!👍😁💜

[@gayleagostinelli_ct]

Aw, thanks, Joie! Such a fun collaboration! It’s been so fun watching everyone’s videos. Thanks again, my friend! You rock!! ❤️

[@joiedefi]

I'm so excited to see what you create Gayle... And thank you so, so much for being a fantastic team member as part of this collaboration. Your ideas are always so much fun. Hugs to you, Joie 💜💐

[@gayleagostinelli_ct]

Thank YOU, my friend, for inviting me and for organizing us all! You’re the best! Big hugs to you, Joie! ❤️

[@pauletteliddell2923]

I like what you're creating. I've been sewing since I was 9. Mom made sure my sisters and I knew how. I made clothes for my kids and myself.

[@eavesdroppin1]

I love this! I am finally making a quilt for my youngest son from the amazing clothing that he loved in the 80's when he was 11 or 12. He was quite a clothes horse. I saved labels, pockets and patches and any fabric that wasn't torn or too thin. I have lots of small pieces that I haven't thrown away yet and this craft would be perfect for a pillow I think. Thank you so much for sharing!

[@sharonrobson7414]

This reminds me of early fall leaves lying on the ground love it.

[@joiedefi]

I agree

[@lalagamma4452]

Looks great 😀👍. Can't wait to see it finished I know it's going to be gorgeous. Thanks for sharing! Namaste ✌️🐞🥰

[@sue-knitsandcross-stitches2650]

Another word for what you did on the sewing machine would be “free form quilting”. Looks great. Always inspiring.

[@lucy7b]

Or even free motion quilting

[@blaaaaaaarrrrr]

@@lucy7b Or confetti quilting. 🙂

[@tuthillg]

Great fun! Easy and uses up scraps too! TFS the inspiration, Gayle!

[@MarjorieSnyder]

I am enjoying how different each of your projects are

[@MadesignMamavan4]

Have you ever tried this with the water soluble instead of a fabric as an underlying layer? I love doing that, it gives even more texture

[@darvadeemac3515]

I’ve never seen this before. That was awesome. What a beautiful cover! Thank you for sharing. Hugs 🤗 from North Carolina

[@creativemomentswithdurinda]

Hi Gayle...I did enjoy that...so much...what a cool idea. Another thing to add to my" to try making" play list...thanks so much for showing us this technique. Have a wonderful day...durinda

[@laurettechandlerthevintage3022]

How fun! Loved it! Great job sis! Got my Gayle mug, t-Shirt, and pouch! Love them!!! 🤗💖🤗

[@gayleagostinelli_ct]

Thanks so much, sis!! 🥰❤️

[@firebutterfly]

Rather interesting way to put it all together. Love this. Great for inspiration for so many other ideas.

[@kathleenrothman]

Fun ! Yes! I hope my little machine can handle it 🤗 thank you for shari g again Gayle 🙏☮️🌈💞 such a blast watching you 💯🌻🌺

[@sharontilyard949]

My favourite kind of machine stitching!!! 🥰 Love your cover Gayle!!! Thank you so much for sharing!!! I’m looking forward to watching the other crafters in this collaboration!!! Big hugs, Sharon 🌷💕

[@jacquelinelc2843]

Gayle, this is lovely! What a great way to demonstrate this stitching technique.

[@debbievanmeter-jerseygirl374]

Great project! Love this technique. Thanks for sharing😍❤

[@freidagepner2370]

Thank you Gayle for another fun video. I love this journal cover. Love all the dark splashes of color. It will be perfect for a fall journal or a woodland journal. Beautiful!🌹🥰

[@mariaortiz2794]

Hi Gayle, I love your raggedy fabric fast flow stitching. Awesome cover for your journal! Glad to here you are in the Global Collaboration Challenge.

[@paulette44martin]

So very fun, like abstract art, love ❤️ it.

[@ginapearson3601]

HOW FUN... now this is something I could get behind...... I am sure you ladies had a great time!

[@blaaaaaaarrrrr]

I know this technique as "confetti quilting". You can also make new fabric with this technique and cut out shapes like leaves or hearts and then stitch patterns in those shapes like the veins for the leaves. Have done that before. Just never thought of incorporating those in junk journals. Thank you for reminding me. 🙂 Greetings from Germany 🙋‍♀️

[@kathrynhelm4176]

This is the craziest process and it always looks outstanding afterward. The last time you made one I told myself to try it but haven’t yet 😠. I love the color combinations on this one with the darker colors...sheer yumminess! 🥰❤️

[@rhondaacheson2261]

This is the coolest! Love it! Must do! WOW! Tyfs! ☕😊❤

[@deniselini1366]

SO fabulous Gayle!!!🥰would love to see when it dries… prob the lights will be lighter, and look even more FAB!!👍🏻thank you for sharing!!

[@judeschaffer2571]

This was new to me & I love it!! U did a great job, Gayle! So fun!

[@hopewilkes74]

Just came home from my girls who is making mask and gave me her scraps. So excited to try this. Thanks!!

[@susansendt2523]

This looks so much fun!!!! You did a great job and have inspired me to blow the dust off my sewing machine. I am a quilter so I have LOTS of scraps!!!

[@susiemoore7226]

Good morning Miss Gayle!! Absolutely love this idea,maybe one day I will get to this step in junk journaling,lol I did go to Hobby Lobby yesterday and bought a LOT of things to get started on my junk journaling adventures..Thank you so much for sharing a really neat video..Enjoy your fussy cutting and sports today..Be blessed and stay safe! Lots of love from Kentucky❤

[@debbiev.1311]

Beautiful journal cover...fun fast-flow...perfect collaboration!! I so enjoyed seeing you do this style again...this cover will soon become another gorgeous journal made by you; looking forward to it!! ❤🤗🍄🐿🍁

[@CraftingandRelaxing]

Funny thing, late last night I was watching your video and I thought Alfie was whining because my dog was asleep. I paused video, couple times, then realized my tiny cat was snoring her head off. 😂😂🤣 Love this project, funny even YOU worry about collabs. 😃💙

[@gayleagostinelli_ct]

Oh, I do worry! They make me nervous until I’ve gotten the video done and loaded and all the stuff in the description box! 😂. Thanks for watching, my friend! ❤️

[@CraftingandRelaxing]

@@gayleagostinelli_ct 😂😂😂

[@carolpowerslavenderdreamsc1599]

How fun Gayle!! My kind of stitching...not straight!! 😃 This turned out so pretty...love it. Have an awesome day...💜

[@nancyjoclark5006]

Very nice! I think it would make a nice cover for a Christmas journal, what with the red, black, and green. A nice pieced red poinsettia on the cover would be pretty.

[@lindalehman4242]

I'm not a sewing kind of crafter, but I knew since it was you it would be fun. Thanks for the share, you don't disappoint.

[@helenjohnson9066]

I love this Gayle, for someone like me who can't sew straight it seems like a great project to try!!!

[@georgechapman2774]

Love the look of the slow flow stitch. Great journal cover. Thanks LouAnn

[@Bellablogger]

Thank you Gayle for being a participant of this collaboration. My head is spinning with ideas. Thank you for making it fun and doable.

[@Jeannes1234]

I never heard of fast flow stitching. Interesting to learn something new.

[@betsyreed2180]

Absolutely loved this. Please show when dry!! Thank you for making it look so easy!

[@Dayla1960]

Thankyou that was fun and I have lots of little fabric scraps so I am going to have a go.

[@shellreinhart2632]

Wow ... i absolutely love how the cover turned out! What fun!!!! TFS!

[@vanessarussell7997]

Thanks for showing how you make this cover. Have a beautiful and blessed day.

[@rduckster4727]

Super fun! Thank you Gayle 💜

[@MakingMelodyCrafts]

I made a skirt in high school home ec class, and it was asymmetric, and not on purpose! So nice to have a name for the way I sew! Fast Flow- describes it perfectly!

[@joannepeyton1654]

Hi Gayle: You did such a good job. Really love your cover technique with those tiny fabric pieces. The fast stitching was a perfect addition. You all look like you’re having lots of fun. 💜😎🇺🇸

[@nitajohnston8266]

This is a technique I have never seen before. Thank you for sharing!

[@williamhawthorne1375]

Gayle,i have watched several so far,you will be happy to know that you are the best machine stitcher,good control,well done missy 😂 nice project no competition so far! XxxLizzie

[@kathmcmillen3217]

Love the colors in this cover! I keep telling myself to try this but, you know how it goes...lol. Can't wait to see what all you amazing ladies do! Hugs...

[@ImGinaMarie]

Free motion quilting without the piecing....hmmm Good job Gayle!

[@donadeam2313]

What a great, fun way to make the cover. I’m glad you’re keeping the back uncovered. The curvy stitching is so cool.

[@vickiwhitsitt5918]

Crazy cute - just love all your creativity!! 😍

[@kathytrakas2558]

Really enjoyed that, Gayle! This has been a fantastic challenge. Everyone has come up with such different projects. Thanks for participating. I can imagine that challenges could be a little anxiety producing, but I love to see all the creative outcomes. And thanks to Joie for organizing this one.

[@judygray7718]

You are a delight! Also, very creative and talented ✂️ Thanks

[@gayleagostinelli_ct]

Thank you, Judy! ❤️

[@annettecolagrande3736]

Love this! I also really like how everyone is doing the same thing in such different creative ways. So much inspiration and so many to learn from. Thank you for sharing!

[@lorrainedurgee1761]

Great - I haven’t done this yet - have been wanting too , so thanks so much for doing this technique…love it..

[@wendylinthicum138]

That is so cool, thanks for showing us.

[@nancivessells1909]

Oh that looks great!! Lots of fun. Thanks for sharing.

[@robinmentzer7974]

Love this idea. Your cover turned out wonderful. I bet bits of lace would be really pretty in it also

[@happymaker2243]

You made that look like so much fun to do. Kudos to your support team (Mike and Alfie) too.

[@gigidtx]

love the stitch sound effect blblbl all over 😂 curvy 🌸 this away, that away

[@sosassy4u2]

Wow!! I love that. Thanks for always making journals fun❣️

[@rochestermanagementservice6082]

Love it! LOVE IT! Thanks, Gayle! From Cheryl in AZ

[@shanp8907]

What an interesting technique! Really enjoyed watching the process. 😃

[@mariajoseguerreiro9119]

Beautiful Gayle. Amazing. Take Care.

[@sueschweickert5247]

Love that! You have so many tricks to give projects texture.

[@bette-annflood835]

Glad to have seen this today. I've never seen before. That'll look so cool dried to fray it up. Ohhh. I may have to try this.10/3/22

[@wfm5121954]

You have a great aspiration, Gayle. Enjoy!

[@marilyntorsch3970]

That looks like so much fun. Thank you for sharing 🤗

[@PamVanEeJournalMaker]

Boy, does this look fun! Great collaboration! 😁👍🍁🍂

[@beahives]

Beautiful cover! Proof that even the tiniest scraps have a purpose! Need to "have a little shop" for some of that dissolvable stabilizer (That even looks like fun!!). Thanks for sharing another great technique. ~ Karen

[@WoodlandInspired]

Hello Gayle! That was fun, can't wait to see the finished cover. That stabilizer is the best thing since sliced bread, I have a Bernina Embroidery machine and use it all the time it prevents the thread from sinking into plush items, also when stitching out words its best to use it. Very excited about this challenge looking forward to seeing what everyone comes up with. Have a good day, take care!

[@willareeneacealbertini975]

That was fun to watch! I was thinking it was going to take a lot more stitching than that. It will be a beautiful Fall cover. TFS 😃

[@martistarnes9062]

This is a beautiful and different journal cover! This is such a fun collaboration!!

[@10151957june]

Oh, yeah, that's really cool. Can't wait to see it finished!

[@mmonr]

I do not have that stabilizer...headed to the store to get some. What a great look for a journal cover. It might just be what I need for my WIP journal. I am overwhelmed with fabric scraps so I am good there. Thanks so much for the fun video.

[@missyleftrick5525]

Omg it’s so awesome!!!! Love this and I will definitely be trying it!

[@LauraMe...]

This came out pretty Gayle! I was thinking after you did this last time for shabby chic you could get those bags of silk rose petals and laces and make one of these! 🌹🤍🌹🤍🌹

[@paulineweir4804]

I Love Love Love this Brilliant really enjoyed this tutorial tfs. Xo

[@lindahyem5804]

That is so cool! Thank you for showing us the technique!

[@lucyfanning7496]

A fun project. Looks great.

[@dianpapay7927]

This is great! I think I’ve seen some of journals journal covers like this but never knew how it was done! Thank you. It is actually something I think I can do.

[@janinebarash777]

I must get a place to set up my sewing machine and repair if needed. Haven't used it since 1978. Love and hugs

[@mouseydeb3245]

Fascinating. Anyone tried this using double sided iron on interfacing between the fabric base and the pieces before stitching? Would the piece be too stiff for a cover? Too thick? Would it mess with the fraying? My mind is whirling… Made a vest with scrappy pieces in the late 60’s (yes, I’m old 😆) in a similar manner. Edges of all the fabrics frazzled wonderfully after washing a few times. (Memory blast from the past. 🙄) Enjoyed this Gayle! 💕💕

[@kathytrakas2558]

That would have been an amazing vest for that time. I’m old, too! Would have loved to have had one like it.

[@nancypyter1511]

This is definitely a great way to have fun with fabric Gayle!

[@patbrez3079]

Beautiful cover, looks easy to do too. Great idea! 👍🌼🌼🌼

[@56chrissi]

Das sieht echt klasse aus. Super Idee.

[@wfm5121954]

I might just try this. Your cover looks great, Gayle.

[@southernbiscuits1275]

I had never heard of this technique. Thank you for showing it. Sewing machines are scary but I may try this some time!

[@cheriheywood780]

This is fabulous Gayle! I can hardly wait to see everyone else’s covers as well! What a fun project!

[@angelinafattal3446]

I loved it very much! I am going to do it.

[@tannabella6071]

Good morning! Have a blessed Sunday! 💕

[@gayleagostinelli_ct]

Morning Tanna! ❤️

[@jjjoy7887]

I think this would be a wonderful Christmas cover! Inspirational, for sure!

[@YNythBach]

Love this idea Gail, thanks for sharing.... ;-)

[@joeycardmaker]

Great Gayle, such fun covers ❤

[@elisabethblaue9852]

I think I will build a platform out of books around the table of the machine. It looks exhausting and complicated, to hold the project the whole time and work with just one hand. I love your result and definitely will try out such a cover. Thank you for this great idea

[@DarcysMixedMedia]

I don't know why I'm always surprised how well these turn out every time you do them. Great take on the fast flow stitch!! xoxo

[@katebannon994]

Oh wonderful 👏🏼👏🏻 I’ve been waiting for you and hoping I’d catch you! This is such good fun isn’t it, what a great idea xxx

[@user-eq9nh9sl8k]

Great idea with small scraps from quilt making.. looking for video on finish it as a book. Do you make sides and pop in a already paper for the journal?

[@gayleagostinelli_ct]

There are videos of my autumn journals on my channel. I used this journal cover for one of them. 😁❤️