How to Create a Fabric Collage for Slow Stitching a Beginners Guide

Are you interested in Slow Stitching but don’t know where to start? Let me help! I’ll show two ways to create a fabric collage and talk in depth about choosing colours for stitching. Check out my other beginner videos that just might help you find a starting point for getting going with slow stitching. #slowstitching
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Timestamps:
0:31 Collage Method 1 - Patchwork
3:26 Appliqué Pins
3:57 Thread Basting
4:44 Collage Method 2 - Scattered on a Base
9:03 Directional & Size Options
10:04 Folding Options
10:28 Basting
10:52 Options for Stitching
12:42 Choosing Colours for Stitching
18:11 Optional - Stitching Around the Patchwork
20:15 Testing Colours for Slow Stitching
21:04 Black & White View
22:00 Comparing Black and White Thread
22:33 Choosing Matching & Contrasting Colours
25:09 Other Stitching Ideas
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Welcome! My videos are about Textile Art, Slowstitch, Collage, Hand Embroidery, Hand Sewing and Quilting. My work is Bird and Nature Inspired, Colourful, Relaxing, Calming, with Intuitive Design, No Rules, Creative Handwork with fabric and thread.
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[@loismccormick7656]

Your voice and teaching manner is very calming, i have loved watching this and i am subscribing to see more of these. Thank you!

[@peaceofpi-studio]

Thank you! Glad you’re here😊🧵🪡

[@lesleynitschke4858]

I find watching you is so calming and really resets my mind when it get cluttered with too many options. You are my go to videos to put my head back to a state of mind where I can start to create again without all the ideas bombarding me at once 🥰

[@peaceofpi-studio]

That’s great to hear. Keeping it simple is the way to go 😊🧵🪡

[@ljshaw8516]

Grandma put a needle and thread in my hand at age 5...I am 62 and still have needle and thread in my hand and a finger that looks like a human pin cushion...I don't care for a thimble much. You're all inspiring and your voice is calming. Thanks for sharing. I did "Boro" on my husband's worn out shirt and it looks and feels yummy - very tactile. Thanks again, lj

[@peaceofpi-studio]

Thank you! Visible mending on clothing is so great. Grandma’s are the best. 🧵😊🪡

[@joywilliams939]

Loving your little iron

[@peaceofpi-studio]

It’s just perfect for those little pieces! It’s a clover mini iron and I’ve had it forever 😊🧵🪡

[@bycasas]

I admire your ability to verbalise the creative processes that stand behind every choice you make! It's fantastic! ❤👏👏👏

[@peaceofpi-studio]

Thanks so much!😊🧵🪡

[@sandrahickey3593]

Very helpful. I was abit stuck with my slow stitching. Feel i can get started again. I love your mini iron too, it's so tiny and cute.

[@peaceofpi-studio]

Thank you! Yes the iron is so handy. It’s a Clover Mini Iron 😊🧵🪡

[@dawnenright5014]

Thanks so much for explaining this process. I often second guess myself so this is helpful for decision making.

[@peaceofpi-studio]

That’s great to hear!🧵🪡😊

[@marcijlo]

Thank you Jo, always always love your stitching ❣️

[@peaceofpi-studio]

Thanks so much!😊🧵🪡

[@renec.7371]

I really appreciate how well you describe your slow-stitching technique, how you make your decisions, etc. You have such a pleasant, calming voice, and I feel myself getting in a creative mood just listening to you. I have done all kinds of needlework, but slow-stitching is fairly new to me and seems to be my most favorite right now.

[@peaceofpi-studio]

Thank you! Slow Stitching has so many creative options for experienced needleworkers. Glad you're here!😀🧵🪡

[@gramnnorton6504]

Thank you! Very enjoyable how to video!💕💕

[@peaceofpi-studio]

Thanks!😊🧵🪡

[@lucyfanning7496]

A really inspiring video. Thank you so much. I just had to subscribe.

[@peaceofpi-studio]

Thanks! Glad you’re here!😊🧵🪡

[@user-pm7uk1vd9h]

So enjoyable and inspiring ❤

[@peaceofpi-studio]

Thank you!😊🧵🪡

[@snusmumrik26]

Thank you for the adorable and calming video.💐 I opened this wonderful art some months ago, your stitches iare so inspiring for me. Great thanks❤

[@peaceofpi-studio]

Thank you!😊🧵🪡

[@ruthbentley2090]

Dear Jo, what a joyous discovery of this video! So exquisitely spoken, demonstrated and presented. I’m truly inspired to start having a go. I’m a Freeform, painter and a knitter and gardener, so I’m excited to give this a go and see what emerges. I’m just about to binge watch all your other videos. Blessings (from Australia)

[@peaceofpi-studio]

Thank you! With your background you should just love Slow Stitching!😊🧵🪡

[@lidiacristinacobos1472]

Adorable ! Gracias !!!😊🎉🎉🎉

[@peaceofpi-studio]

Thank you!😊🧵🪡

[@justme33126]

What a great video! Thank you ♥️

[@peaceofpi-studio]

Thanks so much!😊🧵🪡

[@bellascraftystudio]

Hello, I really enjoyed your calm voice and how you teach, it was very soothing to listen to. I also learnt a lot, thank you so much. New Subbie. Bella xx

[@peaceofpi-studio]

Thanks Bella! Glad you’re here!😊🧵🪡

[@maryjokruer6127]

This was very helpful! Thanks!

[@SSandtheRVCats]

Thank you! This is so helpful. I'm excited to try this method after I finish the little square that I started today from your more current video. I also love the piece with the little black bird.

[@peaceofpi-studio]

That’s great to hear. I hope you have a great time stitching!😊🧵🪡

[@user-cz4vz3js9e]

Очень медитативные занятие и очень красивые изделия. ❤

[@peaceofpi-studio]

Thank you!

[@marijkeschellenbach2680]

Very happy to have found you.....liked and subscribed!!! Now onto binge watching your works.

[@peaceofpi-studio]

Thank you! Enjoy 😊🧵🪡

[@jstkathy5]

These look just delicious! I can't wait to start! Question: I'd like to send some to my granddaughter who I rarely get to see, but the backs are exposed. Is there a video where you explain how to put something on the back? Thank you!

[@peaceofpi-studio]

Thank you! I attach a backing to my scroll. You can see it in part 3. It starts about 2:40 minutes in kzbin.info/www/bejne/rniTl6KFfNOto5Ysi=HNJ2YfY9rxnVzodz You could also use a binding method if you would like the backing to show on the front. I show that process in this video starting at about 6:50 kzbin.info/www/bejne/d56qoIebatyppa8si=5FlYxT6Vkf0G_kTC In that video I do it at the beginning of the project (before stitching) but you could also do it after stitching, keeping in mind that the fabric would come to front and cover the edges.

[@kathrynmaguire8210]

Beautiful work

[@peaceofpi-studio]

Thank you!😊🧵🪡

[@jayneelinor]

wonderful as always

[@peaceofpi-studio]

Thank you!😊🧵🪡

[@jenniferofthejungle]

This is such great help.

[@peaceofpi-studio]

That’s great to hear!

[@barbarabeckman6722]

Thank you for your great ideas.

[@peaceofpi-studio]

Thank you!😊🧵🪡

[@lyndabaillargeon4955]

Great video!

[@peaceofpi-studio]

Thank you!😊🧵🪡

[@elizabethsawyer5906]

Very helpful thank you💕

[@peaceofpi-studio]

Thanks!😊🧵🪡

[@gladyslujan5914]

Hermoso beautiful gracias thank you .

[@peaceofpi-studio]

Thank you!😊🧵🪡

[@sis9622]

I love this

[@peaceofpi-studio]

Thanks!😊🧵🪡

[@barbarabeckman6722]

Thanks!

[@peaceofpi-studio]

Thank you!😊🧵🪡

[@annemariejanes6760]

Merci.

[@annemariejanes6760]

Good morning. your work is magnificent and it makes you want to sew. Thanks for the tutorial. I wanted to ask you if you wrap the thread around the little cardboard boxes or if we can buy these ready-made cardboard boxes? THANKS. Anne Marie.

[@peaceofpi-studio]

Thank you! I wrap the floss around the bobbins and yes you can buy them - check out this short video where I show what I do kzbin.infoYjuuKRVwx5s?feature=share

[@annemariejanes6760]

Merci

[@tessinspired7111]

Quick question: Does your hand/fingers get tired when your stitching through thicker material? Any tips? 😊

[@peaceofpi-studio]

Yes! I aim for soft backing that’s easy to stitch through and thinner fabrics like cotton lawn, cotton voile or silk. When I use thicker fabrics that are harder to stitch through I don’t stitch as heavily, take breaks and use either gripping silicone thimbles or needle pulling discs (small round rubbery/silicone).😊🧵🪡

[@kathrynsvendsen8319]

What do you do with all these small bits of stitching? Do you put them into a bigger project of some sort?

[@peaceofpi-studio]

Lots of things! A drawstring pouch: kzbin.info/www/bejne/pmqTfoaipbB7fMU A needle case, pincushion or scissors case: kzbin.info/aero/PLQ5A2G3zAe-SMyYJBRec1UzQFFZw_XLWD A scroll: kzbin.info/aero/PLQ5A2G3zAe-QhnCNFxgBgYPFV7umjvBWJ Or a work of art: kzbin.info/www/bejne/aZemqnymrqarqpI

[@sharonbelieves]

What can these fabric collages be used for?

[@peaceofpi-studio]

Lots of things! A drawstring pouch: kzbin.info/www/bejne/pmqTfoaipbB7fMU A needle case, pincushion or scissors case: kzbin.info/aero/PLQ5A2G3zAe-SMyYJBRec1UzQFFZw_XLWD A scroll: kzbin.info/aero/PLQ5A2G3zAe-QhnCNFxgBgYPFV7umjvBWJ Or a work of art: kzbin.info/www/bejne/aZemqnymrqarqpI

[@sandraclaramount7081]

❤🎉😊😊😊😊

[@LeLe-vy4uy]

💞

[@kristinahohlweg1045]

But what do you do with them when finished??

[@peaceofpi-studio]

Lots of things! A drawstring pouch: kzbin.info/www/bejne/pmqTfoaipbB7fMU A needle case, pincushion or scissors case: kzbin.info/aero/PLQ5A2G3zAe-SMyYJBRec1UzQFFZw_XLWD A scroll: kzbin.info/aero/PLQ5A2G3zAe-QhnCNFxgBgYPFV7umjvBWJ Or a work of art: kzbin.info/www/bejne/aZemqnymrqarqpI

[@berylsalzman8304]

Is this sashiko?

[@peaceofpi-studio]

No, although it can sometimes look similar. Sashiko uses various often repeating patterns & different needles and threads.

[@boniw698]

Lovely Lovely 🫶🌟

[@peaceofpi-studio]

Thank you!😊🧵🪡

[@audreynanapreps2543]

What is slow stitching?

[@peaceofpi-studio]

Simply put it is stitching by hand for the enjoyment of the process without the goal of perfection or the end project. The running stitch is the most common stitch but any stitch can be incorporated as there are no rules.

[@audreynanapreps2543]

@@peaceofpi-studio thank you!

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[@carolentringer8836]

So helpful to hear your thought process 🪡

[@peaceofpi-studio]

Great!😊🧵🪡