How I made my Embroidered Stitch book - a year long project!

Welcome to my 2022 embroidery project! In this video I show you how I started my embroidered book, look out for the second part (now up!) where I show you the last few pages and how I finished it!
See my channel community page for some progress photos and close-ups

[@Laura-Marr]

I really enjoy this format, especially if it means we get to see more of your lovely work and creative inspiration! I have 50 years worth of bits and pieces hanging around that I will be looking at with a fresh eye. What a charming way to give the little pieces we’ve accumulated over the years a chance to shine!

[@sarahhomfraycreates]

This is a great way to use them Laura and still have them to look at!

[@robynreid3027]

Love your little book, Sarah, it has inspired me to revisit one I began at the beginning of the year. I won't label the pages per month though, to keep it flexible. I've been thinking about bonding too, really like the concertina idea

[@helendurow8211]

Your hands are Beautiful !❤ Your work is Beautiful !❤

[@jneigler]

Such a beautiful stitch art book. So many unique and clever ideas! It’s a pleasure to see some possibilities of what can be done. Thanks for sharing this. Can you recommend an online source for the metal bits, coins, peacocks, etc.? Thanks again.

[@sarahhomfraycreates]

I'm not really sure where all of the little bits and bobs came from but if you Google 'sewing embellishments' or 'metal sewing embellishments' lots of lovely things come up that you never knew you needed! Broken jewellery is also good so go and raid the jewellery box...:)

[@jennettemcgregor9274]

Beautiful, you have inspired me

[@sandramyer7081]

Love to learn this - with my left hand- 💕🥰

[@catherinelittle2118]

I have thoroughly enjoyed watching this video. Thank you for sharing your projects with us. I love your imaginative and creative ideas for the pages. Each one is different and amazing and I was very intrigued with your thought process as you designed each month. I could almost feel the stress leaving me as I watched. You are definitely talented and inspiring. Thank you for the time and effort you put into each video. I appreciate it all.

[@sarahhomfraycreates]

Thank you Catherine!

[@richardharrington3188]

Love the format, so interesting and inspiring. Thank you 😇

[@maryholbrook4919]

Such a lovely idea, I have various bits of jewellery and odd earrings I have been unable to part with. So now I know how to turn them into something very special. Thank you so much xxx

[@sarahhomfraycreates]

I've just found some too that are going onto December Mary!

[@paulafrypaulaf2660]

Thank you Sarah, I have some ideas of pieces I want to try. You are full of wonderful ideas. P

[@elizabethsawyer5906]

Loved the video and your book is absolutely beautiful 😍 Thank you💕

[@melissasmith8054]

How about using rings to bind your book. The pages would lay flat when looking thru them

[@sarahhomfraycreates]

Great idea Melissa, thank you!

[@Tidbitful]

Nice book. I've bern thinking of doing something like that just to practice various stitches. What is the stitch you used on the February page to hold the mirrors?

[@sarahhomfraycreates]

That's called shisha stitch, you can see a video of it on my embroidery channel!

[@peggyrogers2562]

Do you ever use wool?

[@elizabethjehnzen]

How fun would it be to sit down in an afternoon and put together 12 kits of little paraphernalia for yourself and open them up monthly to do this project. Fun group project too. Either get together to slow stitch or trade kits.

[@sarahhomfraycreates]

I wish I'd thought of that last January Elizabeth! It would have been like having a birthday every month!!

[@sharonthrelfall7174]

Great idea, think I will do that.

[@judyglasson2119]

4/1/2024. Just found this and love it. I started something like it last year, but haven't got on with it. You have inspired me to keep on with it. Thanks for that. My name is Judy, I'm from Australia, and I'm 80 yrs.

[@sarahhomfraycreates]

Don't give up on it Judy!

[@lizryan6289]

Hello Judy. I am 77 years from New Orleans, Louisiana. Sewing in any form has been a tonic.

[@kellywilkinson292]

This was incredibly inspirational. I felt that Ah ha moment from the January page which was just beautiful and the feeling grew. Thank you for sharing this.

[@dorothyhopkins5460]

Have you thought of putting the pages together using Coptic stitch. It is something they do in bookbinding and there are tutorials on KZbin. It does not squash the pages down and gives the book a better finish. Love this different channel and seeing what you make. Thanks

[@claudiaforrest6669]

Your stitching designs are so elegant and fun. Please continue to post in this format!

[@unascraftycards9117]

I just love this style of video. Every page was so inspiring. You have sparked so many ideas for future projects. Thank you so much Sarah 💚

[@kimwellington3486]

Love this format Sarah! I love watching what you make while I’m making my own projects. Whether it’s embroidery or other crafts. I prefer the videos where you’re talking to us rather than the ones with music, but appreciate they’re probably more time consuming Looking forward to your next video ❤

[@maryt2887]

I’m watching this in December 2023, so you will have completed the book. I have to search it out to see what you decided to do with the cover. But, as you were going through the pages and talking about your creative process, I started to think what I might do if I made a book like this. I have some tatting pieces that I tried using my grandmother’s shuttle, and I thought they would be interesting to add. And then you got to November and wow! You had some tatting that month, I was so excited! Who knows? Maybe I will have a play with a book like this. Thank you for the inspiration.

[@sarahhomfraycreates]

Book is finished, check out my channel to see the whole thing!

[@maried.3567]

Hello Sarah I suppose that this very beautiful stitch book is finished. Could you please tell me in which video I could see the final project. I also want to make one and I search an idea for assembling all pages to the cover. Thank you very much for your videos which are very interesting.

[@sarahhomfraycreates]

Click on my round channel logo, it is there (there aren't many videos to scroll through!)

[@lakshmikairamkondaadep6780]

Lovely and creative work with you 😉😉 just enjoyed watching your video, thanks for sharing and inspiring to make it for myself because i also love to do embroidery 🪡❤

[@pilartorrealba8877]

Me encantó su video, que creativa forma de hacer un mostrario de puntos y más.😍😍😍😍😍

[@anndotsey1910]

This is just beautiful, Sarah. I think that I need to do this. It looks like great fun!!!

[@anndotsey1910]

Keep that butterfly away from your delicate pansies!!!

[@carolynrobinette9001]

I really enjoyed your video . I will put some thought and gather my bits and pieces. Loved mixed media...

[@lauraseay4723]

Oh, i love the bug!! Id love to have it made up in a hand tote/bag.

[@kalicokathy1944]

Have seen your videos decided to subscribe today. Keep up the good work. Very educational. From Northern Wisconsin 😊

[@isabellacorru2929]

Il tuo lavoro è incantevole....con te mi sono avvicinata al ricamo inglese....bellissimo❤

[@Carmel-y7n]

Would definitely like to see some more videos on your projects. They provide much food for thought. Thanks for sharing your creative process.

[@karenspeedy4812]

I am sure you have finished your beautiful little book, but when I watched this video, fabric hinges came to mind, but no detail as how to use them really

[@marthahuebner8916]

Love this format, Sarah! I really like the idea of doing an embroidery book and will have to create one myself. Thank you for sharing!

[@MammaBird87]

Sarah, you have inspired me to make an embroidery book. You're so creative. I love the gold work you add to the projects. It gives it a nice sparkle. I aspire to become a good embroiderer one day, not as good as you but good enough to teach my children.

[@sarahhomfraycreates]

That's great! Start collecting some little bits and pieces, you will soon get lots of inspiration from them! Have a play and enjoy the process, it's not about being a work of art...

[@RieNelson12]

Just found your video , perfect inspiration. Thanks

[@jeanwilkie5801]

Make a necklace and earrings from the peacock. You still need to finish your other beetle.

[@rebeccaofpollywogflatts8976]

Fantastic! Thank you for taking the time to make this video.

[@anthonylamonica923]

How about tacking it from the top of each page..So that each page will open lengthwise.

[@Tser]

They're all gorgeous and wonderful to look at, but July and August are my favorite. I love this video format. Such a cool project!

[@gracemaxwell6157]

Thanks for sharing your talent! Great idea! Your work is lovely.🤗♥️

[@fayneilly833]

Great tutorial thank you I really enjoyed your other channel too. Thank you.

[@loveyrogers3181]

Perfectly Wonderful and Inspiring

[@ellymd188]

Beautiful stitched book! Thank you for sharing your gorgeous work in this lovely video.

[@magdastar2249]

Soooo many ideas, not enough time. 😂 Thank you for another inspiring video. In German high school ( many moons ago) we learned all different forms of needlework so I love doing it all. This is an excellent way to incorporate everything. ❤

[@RebeccaStokes-g6t]

Your stitch book is incredible! My creative juices are flowing with desire to do one with my collection of bits and pieces 💕 Love your new channel - just found it and am thoroughly enjoying the videos. You are sooooo creative!! Thank you 🥰

[@sarahhomfraycreates]

Thank you! X

[@michelesmith2913]

This is just lovely, such an inspiration

[@teresal3236]

For binding, check out this video on Suzy Shabby Soul KZbin channel titled Easy No Sew Junk Journal Binding Technique/Tab Book Binding published March 24, 2022. This technique could be easily adapted for single fabric.pages..

[@sarahhomfraycreates]

Thanks Teresa, I'll have a look!

[@number1nanaof2]

Hi Sarah... Have you changed your channel name or do you have two? The first I found was Sarah Homfray Embroidery and now it's Sarah Homfray Creates. I'm new and confused.

[@sarahhomfraycreates]

Two channels! The Embroidery one is for more traditional hand embroidery, the Creates one is a place to do some different things and have a play with new techniques and different media. Do follow both as there is some crossover!

[@mitchiruy]

I just found your second channel. Is lovely

[@sarahhomfraycreates]

Thank you, welcome onboard!

[@joest5610]

Fun project...I may do this for 2023!! Love ALL your videos. Thank you for sharing so generously.

[@sandrahickey3593]

What about a strip of thin cotton fabric to make a concertina book, just sew them on each side, leave little gaps in between to fold it up.

[@sarahhomfraycreates]

See the second video for how I constructed the book Sandra!

[@jeanwilkie5801]

I like your format, it's good

[@juliegolub2602]

Great ideas. Thank you ❣️

[@trishacupra911]

I'm so excited by this. It feels like a great way to combine quite a few crafts I enjoy with embroidery - cross-stitching, felting, even scrapbooking of sorts with the collages and applique. Maybe I can incorporate some crochet as well. I love this format and can't wait for your next video here.

[@sarahhomfraycreates]

You can put anything (and everything!) in it Trisha!

[@paulette44martin]

I am struggling with how to put mine together because I really don’t like them sewn back to back, any suggestions?

[@sarahhomfraycreates]

Can you make a book with blank fabric pages and sew one to each page Paulette? Or sew on a blank backing?

[@daram5257]

I want you to be my best friend 😀

[@microdot153]

You are so utterly creative and i love all your ideas. You were only a couple months in and i hit the subscribe button !! Can't wait to go and check out your other videos as well. Thank you for sharing your talents.

[@sarahhomfraycreates]

Thank you Jane!

[@danisehetland3378]

What an wonderful project, Sarah, and what a fun video! Your creativity and skill never ceases to amaze me!

[@cynwarnerknight3829]

Instead of a book, how about putting them in a frame so it can all be seen. They are all lovely. Thanks for sharing.

[@sarahhomfraycreates]

I quite like that they are hidden away for a bit and when you open the book it's a nice surprise all over again!

[@valeriakumpf]

Hermosos tus trabajos y creaciones. Mil bendiciones y gracias por tus tutoriales me han inspirado.

[@sarahhomfraycreates]

Thank you Valeria! x

[@sharonparks8144]

Beautiful - I love it❤️

[@DahHar117]

(1) So was this felt made of wool? (1) So, what is the purpose of the book? Or, how will you use it?

[@sarahhomfraycreates]

Part wool part acrylic felt. No purpose to the book other than a place to display those little samples and bits and pieces I've made over the years that have been lying around hopefully in a more beautiful way

[@greggsbeckymoore349]

This is a wonderful idea! This will give me a chance to go through my findings, bits and pieces and fabrics and make a plan for next year🙂🙋 Thank you, Sarah!

[@vanessaboman8143]

Just subscribed to your channel watching this video.

[@sarahhomfraycreates]

Thank you Vanessa! All the pages are now finished so I just have to put it together. Video on this coming!

[@marlagriffith3144]

I couldn’t figure out how to make a slow stitch book without the back exposed and you explained it so clearly to me. Thank you.

[@beckycraftygirl1559]

I love this project idea (and this video format)! What a great way to make small projects that still fit cohesively together . 😍

[@flamegremlin5918]

did you stich these in hand or in a frame/hoop ? can you show us how to frame/hoop felt...if thats what you do.

[@sarahhomfraycreates]

I just did it in my hand Lisa, no easy way to frame up felt. They are only small so easy to manage!

[@embush222]

You've combined so many of my loves here. Just discovering tatting. Love everything textile. Beginning to "Junk" treasure journal. Jelli printing. I'm interested in combining the texture of painted fabric and different embroidery and lace styles. Another wonderful video, Sarah!

[@ElizabethHollier-n2n]

Love your use of beads, sarah

[@vickidiane2261]

This gives me a wonderful idea to make a book of some of my Mom's embroidery from a quilt that's over 50 years. Couldn't save the quilt but now I can save her pieces and add a little for my sons and grandsons and maybe even my new great-grand son. Like Judy I'm 75 years and found your channels.

[@sarahhomfraycreates]

Fabulous idea Vicki!

[@sheilahope7007]

Your book is darling 💕

[@SusanMJB45]

I love this format !!!!

[@joanneurquhart8537]

Love this project idea Sarah , I’ve been following your other channel and had no idea about this one . Beautiful work .

[@Kitten49able]

I really enjoyed your video

[@anitawessels3932]

March is nice with the drink in beads

[@juliapace2845]

How wonderful

[@sam9508.]

So Beautiful 🥰🥰❤️

[@lyndapadgett1575]

such a beautiful idea

[@brendalord266]

I am in awe of your talent and creativity and I love your channel!

[@LunaTheYarnLady]

Absolutely love this project and going through your process. Love this new channel too. Thank you for all you share.

[@ТатьянаКозориз-н8э]

Замечательный журнал у Вас получился! Все странички интересные, не похожие друг на друга. Никогда ранее не видела такие журналы, в моей стране популярны только подобные книги из бумаги. Вы вдохновляете попробовать этот новый для меня вид творческого самовыражения. Спасибо что Вы выкладывает в сеть свои работы!

[@sarahhomfraycreates]

Thank you for watching!

[@claudiaforrest6669]

Sooooo beautiful!

[@marilynkornelsen5734]

Lovely ❤😊

[@dawnshipman4783]

Oh Sarah, that is gorgeous. I’ve learnt so much from your other channel and I can never get over how generous you are with your skills. Thank you so much for all you add to my days. I have only just discovered this channel and I love it, it’s like sitting down with a friend and sharing what you’ve done. 🥰

[@sarahhomfraycreates]

Thank you Dawn! x

[@msababiopa]

This is amazing!

[@theagraceful]

Always so many fun ideas!! More please!!!

[@katharsis5601]

Love this

[@pamelamorgan2866]

Maybe seed beads

[@florneiers5651]

This is a great video. So many of us have all those little pieces and this is a fantastic way to show your work, your style and even your progress in learning. Thank you so much!♥️ can’t wait to see the final book! ♥️

[@sarahhomfraycreates]

I've just discovered one of the pieces my sister made when she was little (I had no idea!) so that's made it extra special

[@WithYourBirds]

T gonna lie, I think I'm gonna try to organise monthly crafternoon sessions with my friends and put the books together and give it to them each at Christmas next year, if I can manage it. 😮😮 I've never really seen myself doing this type of abstract crafts much, but you definitely have inspired me to try. Thank you for sharing! ❤

[@stampjg]

What a fun, creative project! I love this idea! 😍

[@charlotteminichiello6260]

Beautiful

[@jenrodgers4677]

Lovely.

[@terribradburn6685]

Your fun little project is very inspiring! You could use a cloth hinge to attach 2 pages together and then sew each set of pages into a spine or put string around the outside of the cover spine ( 1 string for each set of pages ) and just slip each page behind the string

[@sarahhomfraycreates]

That's a great idea Terry, I might go that way! Then the pages won't be squashed up on one side...

[@rsembroidery4102]

Nice work

[@KH-ko1kh]

Beautiful stitch book! I really appreciate your instructions and ideas--thank you, Sarah! Re your binding, have you considered using dowels and loops--loops similar to the kind that might hold a pencil to a page?

[@shakeelaaslam9276]

Amazing work Sarah so beautiful I loved the idea. I always learned so much from your tutorials.❤.

[@soarinpanda8walker563]

Exquisite wor love each month.TFS

[@luannianke8110]

LOVE AUGUST. My birth month. So cute and simpleish.