Gell printing on Fabric , Chit Chat, Art Play on Fabric

I turned the camera on while Gelli Printing on fabric. I am using a Honey Bee Set stencil by Folkart. Three different fabrics are used: Multi-Purpose Cloth (MPC), white denim, and an upholstery remnant. Enjoy the art play on fabric!
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[@elizeneumeyer4865]

You have me back to my sewingmachine. And can't wait to start in the morning. GRACE my dearest little dog can not understand why our walktime is much shorter than it was before. 😁 I enjoy every moment of your presentation KEEP well Elize

[@sallyp2450]

Bee autiful projects! Clever, creative and inspirational as usual. Thank you Julia.

[@stitchesbyjulia]

Thanks so much for watching Sally. Have a great weekend! Julia

[@jeanwestackroyd2966]

I loved these projects Julia. All your work has that certain ' something' about it that makes it endearing - as have you too. Love your videos, you inspire me too. Thanks for sharing.

[@pamketron]

Oh what fun! Looks like a had a great time creating all the honey bee things. They turned out so pretty. 🐝 Bee Happy 🐝

[@stitchesbyjulia]

Hi Pam, Thanks so much for watching! I like the finished projects turned out even though they all looked like mud during the process LOL. Have a great weekend! Julia

[@barbarathulin8263]

Being the same age as you I totally get you and L O V E your work!!! Since 5 I have been like you combining art with sewing. I love how authentic, humble, caring, loving, kind, generous and open you are. When I am making my Decadent Digs or like today at home on Easter Sunday with your videos playing one after another while making personal projects you keep me pumped up and are wonderful company. In a world when many live in fear coveting their knowledge you are a breath of fresh air sharing and blessing so many with the ability to share in prosperity on your wonderful ideas!! I love how all your jewelry, clothing, home decor, and accessories all work together. I have been buying all the toys you play with!! I never considered using dies and I love the Inktense!! You are So much fun and you have inspired me to death!!! Thank you so much, Julia!! Hope someday to make it your way! Sending you A MILLION BLESSING to YOU and your Family!!!

[@stitchesbyjulia]

Hi Barbara, Your comment has really touched me. Thank you so much for your kind words. It sounds like we have lots in common. I used to hoard my art supplies until I started using them in my sewing projects. For some reason I am more comfortable with fabric than a blank canvas or piece of watercolor paper. I really love sharing my process and this KZbin community has been wonderful. Everyone is so encouraging and creative. Thanks for watching. Have a great week. Julia

[@barbarathulin8263]

stitchesbyjulia Thank you for writing such a sweet thank you to me! You made my day! Yes I would call it a bless fest here!!! I am using up a lot of my stuff too and also having worked at a fabric store I have acquired quite a stash! I probably have 5000 or more fabrics! It’s so much fun cutting them up and making artsy fartsy things! You have inspired me take my work to an a whole new level💫💥😃🙌❤️🙌 Thank You 🤗💓🤗 instagram.com/explore/tags/decadentdigs/top/?hl=en

[@josiethornton7049]

Lovely...now I neeeeeed a bee stencils. 😍

[@janetwest8254]

Hi Julia, I can only echo what the others have said. You are truly a very talented person who, generously shares her talent. I also very much enjoy your work, and the realness of your personality. I also look forward to your new videos as I have learned so much from you. I also appreciate your wonderful comments to your subscribers. Best of luck with your shop.

[@stitchesbyjulia]

Hi Janet, Thank you for all your lovely words. I'm so glad you are enjoying the videos. I truly feel like I have sewing friends all over the world :) Have a creative weekend! Julia

[@judithompson9791]

Julia, I just love your creative sense, you inspire me! I have a Sizzix because of you. I'm a quilter and am starting to do collages, and joined the postcard site on Facebook, all because of you. Keep up the work, and God bless you!

[@stitchesbyjulia]

Hi Judi, I'm so glad you are inspired by the videos. Creating with fabric is so forgiving I love it! It's easy to cover mistakes with an applique, or there's always ripping out and starting over LOL. Have a creative day! Julia

[@tammysmith6195]

I missed you! Thank you for taking time out of your very busy schedule to share! You are such an inspiration. I am learning so much from you. I really can't thank you enough for you generous spirit!

[@stitchesbyjulia]

Hi Tammy, I can see a light at the end of the tunnel! Thanks for watching. Julia

[@headlessviolin]

I love the way you go for it you are so generous with your ideas you give me courage to just go for it because who cares if it doesn't work at least you have tried well done xx

[@leticia-rl7yj]

You are my lightbulb. I loved watching your KZbin tutorial. Keep inspiring us💖

[@stitchesbyjulia]

You made my day with your sweet comment! Julia

[@alisonbunce159]

I am amazed by your energy and creativity! You are always such an inspiration!

[@stitchesbyjulia]

Thank you so much for watching and taking the time to comment. So glad you enjoyed it! Julia

[@Wilma.B]

Great .Thank you Julia for these Videos.

[@stitchesbyjulia]

Hi Wilma, Thanks for watching! Julia

[@LaughingDogsBookNook]

Hey Julia! It is so fun watching your videos! You have been such a wonderful positive influence in my crafting life. I have always been hesitant to try new things but I watched your videos about making/creating fabric from scraps and even from threads and I bought the right presser foot and I tried it and it turned out creditable! It wasn't awful and I was so excited! Thank you for such easy-to-follow videos and your encouragement to us to just try things!

[@stitchesbyjulia]

Hi, I'm so excited that you are trying the free motion stitching! It is so fun and addicting! It has opened a whole new sewing experience for me. Thanks for watching and have a creative day. Julia

[@lizryan6289]

Your finished products are awesome. I am presently doing a hexagon quilt and I too love bees. Thanks for sharing your art process.

[@stitchesbyjulia]

I love the hexagon quilts! There's something playful about them. Someday I am going to start quilting. I keep putting it off because I know that once I start I will never do anything else:) Have a great weekend. Julia

[@QuiltingWithMeSew]

Julia, love what you come up with!!! So clever and charming ♥ I love bee's too ♥

[@stitchesbyjulia]

Hi, Thanks so much for watching! I love this stencil- it was fun working with it.

[@phyllisbrandon6636]

Hi Julia - I love the bees too and stopped using pesticides years ago to try to help them survive. I see fewer each year. :( I love your new projects and wish I could see your shop but live in North Carolina so doubt I ever will - other than on KZbin. So glad I found you!!! xo

[@stitchesbyjulia]

Hi Phyllis, The bees really have a struggle. I don't think people know how important they are and what they do for our plants. Thanks so much for watching and taking time to comment. :) Julia

[@chrisfiller465]

Hello Julia, once again a fabulous video. Your imagination knows no bounds. You clearly have been crafting for a long time as the stencils and materials you have far exceed mine. I have got the intense blocks and pencils and I got white denim from a charity shop. (Thrift store). I am having so much fun with postcards and creating new things, because of you. We are visiting Minnesota in July to visit friends in St Paul. If I can visit your flea market I certainly will. Are you able to divulge its whereabouts as your State is huge! All the best until next time x

[@stitchesbyjulia]

Hi Chris, Isn't it amazing what one can do with white fabric and inktense pencils! So glad you are enjoying the videos. My little shop is in the Shady Hollow Flea Market, in Detroit Lakes, MN. It's quite a drive from Mpls. but would love to meet you :) Have a great weekend. Julia

[@Rose39M]

You have made alot of friends Julia! And we appreciate what you do for us! You really are an inspiration to all of us!

[@stitchesbyjulia]

Hi, Thank you so much for your kind words. I really enjoy this community, I now have sewing friends all over the world :) Have a great weekend. Julia

[@josiegitto8928]

I love how you put things togeather !! TFS

[@stitchesbyjulia]

Hi Josie, Thanks so much for watching! Julia

[@monicaeggleton8894]

Hi Julia, I enjoy spending time listening to you, learning from you, and getting inspired by what you are doing and demonstrating. I am so glad that our paths have crossed. KZbin is a strange meeting place, yet I have discovered a few people that I have strong attractions to. It does seem strange to say I have friends all around the world, but I feel more connection to you and a couple other people I subscribe to. Hearing you mention that you are close to 60 surprises me, your energy level and appearance does not reflect your actual age. However, it may be part of the reason I feel such a strong connection with you, like interest and life experiences lived through. I just celebrated my 61st birthday on the 8th. When my grandparents died in their young 60’s, they seemed ancient. I just feel like I’m hitting my stride, and have many years ahead of me. Do you wash your fabric before adding paint? Is there a brand of fabric conditioner that you like over another? By chance do you offer a senior discount for your store? Last question is two parts regarding choice of fabric you like the best to paint on for use in making handbags/coin purses? And what fabric and paint to hold up to washing for using in quilts? Thank you for all your time. I value your thoughts and opinions. I am grateful for your presence in my life. Peace.

[@stitchesbyjulia]

Hi Monica, Thank you so much for your comment. I feel like i'm just coming into my stride too! Maybe it's because I'm finally not so concerned what others think :) This whole KZbin experience has been good for me. I now have sewing friends all around the world. To answer some of your questions: I have not experimented with many fabric mediums but I use GAC900 by Golden the most. ( It does need to be heat set) I try to always wash my fabrics before painting especially if the finished project will be washed.Yes, I have a discount code for my Etsy store- SENIOR15 ( it's for 15% off) I use many different fabrics for my pouches and bags. I love adding the "Warm and Natural" quilt batting to the back of the outer fabric. It gives it more body and I like the feel better than an interfacing. I usually line with a light weight cotton fabric. I really haven't experimented a lot with repeated washability, so I'm not sure what to tell you on a good fabric paint for quilting. Many paints are washable if you use a fabric medium and heat set it. Follow the directions on the back of the fabric medium. Most require a medium hot iron and 3-5 minutes of ironing per area. It can seem like a long time. You will have to do some experimenting with the paints. Acrylics are permanent but changes the feel of the fabric. I heard Jacquard makes a good fabric paint but I have not used it. Hope this helps! Have a great weekend! Julia

[@marianrooth9514]

I love your tutorials. They inspire me so much. Thank you.

[@stitchesbyjulia]

Hi Marian, Thank you so much. I am glad you are enjoying the videos. I love having sewing friends all over the world:) Have a great weekend! Julia

[@bridgettwonder5386]

Julia, I am really enjoying your channel. These projects are Phenomenal.Thank you so much for sharing.

[@stitchesbyjulia]

Hi Bridgett, Thanks so much for watching. I am so glad you are enjoying the videos. Happy creating! Julia

[@valeriejohnson2367]

👍

[@stitchesbyjulia]

Thanks so much for watching Valerie!

[@pcjrao]

Wow...you have been busy as a bee!! LOL Love your creations!! Good luck with your shop!!

[@stitchesbyjulia]

Ha! I have been busy! This was a fun stencil to work with. Thanks so much for watching! Have a great weekend. Julia

[@darlabennett1785]

Julia - You have inspired me to begin creating again! Thank you. I love your videos and get inspired every one I watch. Going to my craft room now to begin sewing again. :)

[@helgawalley4597]

Again you came up with so many beautiful finished projects. I was impatiently looking forward to another video and I hope you will be less busy the next few weeks. Hope you get to enjoy the nicer weather also.

[@stitchesbyjulia]

Hi Helga, I am so glad you are enjoying the videos. I will keep them coming! Have a great weekend! Julia

[@evasaker2476]

You are my favourite youtuber! I subscribe to quite a few but whenever I see that you've posted something new I get all happy and know I have a moment of lovely, arty inspiration in front of me! Love from Eva in Sweden

[@stitchesbyjulia]

Hi Eva, Your comment warmed my heart. I am so glad you are enjoying the videos. I love that I have sewing friends all over the world:) Enjoy your weekend! Julia

[@amyhostettler6849]

Hi Julia, I love watching your videos!! I'm new to sewing and u make it look so easy. And it makes me wanna jump in and try new things. I like to make hot pads and I was wondering if the heat and bond lite and some of the permanent pens and paints u do will work. Thank you soo much!! Keep creating!

[@stitchesbyjulia]

Hi Amy, I'm so glad you are enjoying the videos. The heat-n-bond and permanent inks should work fine on hot pads. I would suggest testing one first, with washability. Thanks for watching! Julia

[@karenherman8653]

Loved all your projects. I loved getting craft supplies at Tuesday Morning but they closed the store near me. Happy Mother’s Day!

[@stitchesbyjulia]

Hi Karen, The closest Tuesday Morning to me is an hour away and I only get there a couple of times a year but I too love their crafts. A lot of it is closeouts or overruns but it's fun to add to my collection. Happy Mother's Day to you too and thanks for watching! Julia

[@chrispfeifer9235]

Love all the end result projects from your gelli plate session! I love my gelli plate but I have yet to use fabric on it. Need to try that soon. Thanks for sharing.

[@stitchesbyjulia]

You will have to give it a try Chris. It's different than paper but you can get some great results. Someone recommended spritzing your fabric with a bit of water before printing. I haven't tried it yet but will give it a go. The paint will probably transfer better. Happy creating! Julia

[@jayrandall9075]

Love what you've created Julia, I'm definitely going to acquire the bee stencil! I've been gelli printing on fabric for a while now and worked out that more textured fabrics take paint better when I iron freezer paper to the wrong side and also slightly dampen the fabric with a fine spray of water. I guess a diluted fabric medium on the fabric first could work too. Thanks for sharing Julia ❤️

[@stitchesbyjulia]

Hi, Thank you so much for the tip! I am definitely going to try the freezer paper and water. Have a great weekend! Julia

[@sheilaperl4155]

I always get excited when I see you have posted another video, I love your videos and your creativity! In fact, I have started journaling and drawing and have invested in some watercolour pencils, chalks and water brushes ! Happy Mother's Day to me! And Happy Mother's Day to you!

[@stitchesbyjulia]

Hi Sheila, I'm so glad you are enjoying the videos! Happy creating-Julia

[@Phyllis-nk5ji]

Clever, clever, clever. Honey comb and a bee. Great idea! We are getting cold, wet rainy days after a spell of perfect days. It came across Lake Michigan from your direction. Not good weather for setting up or working in your little week end shop. The high today was only 46 and windy! I enjoyed how casually you worked with your colors. I should receive the large gel pad, hopefully tomorrow...and I already have the gessoed canvas and am dying to play.. I'll have to dig up your tutorial on inserting a zipper while I'm waiting. Also have to check my zipper supply. Thanks for an enjoyable video.

[@stitchesbyjulia]

Hi Phyllis, Spring is definitely long in coming this year! We will have nice weather for a couple of days then back to cold and wind! Typical MN! You are going to have so much fun with the large plate. I am so glad I spent the extra and got the big one. If you ever need zippers, I get mine from : www.etsy.com/shop/zipit . It's a great Etsy shop and they're from Wisconsin. Inexpensive and quick shipping. Have a great weekend and thanks for commenting! Julia

[@Phyllis-nk5ji]

stitchesbyjulia Hi Julia, We are very lucky to have a wonderful warehouse that sells discounted art and crafts supplies at amazing savings. They get their stock from discount stores and so can sell their supplies at low prices. I never know what I'll pick up there because their inventory will vary. They sometimes have a bin of zippers of all sizes. It's like Tuesday Morning on steroids. :-). Years ago, we visited a friend in Owatana MN. It's located in a beautiful part of the state .....So pretty.

[@dorothygriffiths6626]

Hi Julia it is lovely to watch you creating, I was bowled over by the finished projects, they were all beautiful. I want to also say a huge thank you from me personally. I am older than you and fairly newly retired and have never thought of myself as being creative in any way. However, watching your fabulous videos has really encouraged me to step outside my comfort zone and take risks with my makes. I am just loving the journey I am now on and a lot of it is due to your enthusiasm, generosity and expertise. I hope you have a fabulous weekend and your market is a huge success Julia. Sending you all my loves and hugsxxxxxxxDorothy 🙋🏻😘❤️

[@stitchesbyjulia]

Hi Dorothy, I love your comments, you always make my day. It is so cool that we have sewing friends all over the world. I am truly blessed! I am so glad that you are exploring your creativity. I too feel like I am finally finding my stride and "go for it" without so much fear of failing. Our inner critics are the worst:) Have a wonderful weekend! Julia

[@Phyllis-nk5ji]

How do you keep your Gell plates clean?

[@stitchesbyjulia]

Hi Phyllis, I first take as much paint off as possible using scrap paper or tags. These will be used in other projects. Then I use paper towels and water to clean off the remainder. I sometimes use baby wipes. The GelliArt site also recommends Purell hand sanitizer. Also, if you have dried paint on your plate, you can place clear packing tape (sticky side down) and pull it up. Hope this helps! Have fun. Julia

[@ShelCPaperOcotilloStudio]

BEE utiful 😊

[@stitchesbyjulia]

Hi Shel, I always love seeing your face show up on the avatar! Thanks for watching and have a great weekend! Julia