Kooky Tutorial - BEGINNERS SLOW STITCHING Part 1 - relaxing with stitch

[@jennypacheco5498]

My God there are other people like me who cannot throw away scraps of cloth and thread. So happy to find your channel. I live with some people who will have a nervous breakdown if they see my scrap stash

[@KoolKookyKreatures]

Haha! Welcome! Yes I also am surrounded by piles of scrap fabric. You are not alone 🥰

[@YüceGünay]

Me ,too

[@lauraemery4185]

Part of the reason why my ex is my ex!

[@dcinrb8538]

​@@lauraemery4185 my husband use to criticize my growing fabric stash since we married 34 years ago. About 5 years ago he built me 2 mini storage sheds to hold the overflow from our former master bedroom (my new craft room). After retiring the guest bedroom is quite cozy ❤

[@dcinrb8538]

Our cats would walk off with my teeny bits of fabric stuck to their tails until I switched to zippered vinyl bags from comforter purchases. I like to see all the bits when sewing crumb quilts strips but my laundry basket idea was too tempting for our cats. 🍄🍄

[@stellabella6839]

“A little piece of heavenly embroidery.” Quote of the day. Love this.

[@KoolKookyKreatures]

Thank you so much!

[@Oonagh72]

I was one of those people who thought junk journaling looked pretty but was kind of silly. Once again I have been proven wrong. I have an idea in my head and have been searching and here the junk journalers have completely solved it for me. I’m thinking of doing this on a larger scale creating a “fabric” to make a purse. This is perfect. It’s beautiful.

[@KoolKookyKreatures]

It’s funny how we can change our minds about a thing when you see something that inspires you 🥰 Your idea for a purse sounds fabulous! 🥰❤️

[@jennil7797]

It is wonderful that this has become a fashionable way of spending time again, but it is also strange to me that yet another name has been invented for something people have been doing for centuries! I love that, as in the past, it is acceptable for each of us to invent the way of doing things that suits them and what they have to hand to make something. No patterns or how to instruction manual required! This was how I have worked since 1957. Children were given scraps, access to mother's button box and left to their own devices unless they asked for help that any woman in our village would willingly give. It is a tradition I would love to see return as it gave me the basis of a life-long pleasure. Now, we underestimate what pre-school aged children can start to learn.

[@KoolKookyKreatures]

Thank you for your lovely comment. Also I think that the new name reflects the pastime as a way to be mindful in a fast paced world :). I love playing with scraps of fabric and buttons as a child and I haven’t changed much as an adult! 🥰

[@barbaraspeckner2521]

You are the Bob Ross of Stitching! So beautiful, so well explained, and so calming! Thank you!

[@KoolKookyKreatures]

Thank you so much! I’m so pleased you enjoyed it :)

[@kathysunshine699]

Loved this! Way too many “ experts” in the world, Grandma’s aunts and friends are the best way to learn anything in a practical way. 1st time visit you and I subscribed 👍🎉

[@KoolKookyKreatures]

Thank you so much - really pleased that you enjoyed it and I totally agree. Thanks for subscribing - it really means a lot :)

[@tracylarkin4499]

Me too never heard of this but will defo be having a go, thanks x

[@KoolKookyKreatures]

You are very welcome Tracy 🥰

[@seensheen7765]

Same I want to say..❤

[@mysticalsister]

Happy to have found the leader of my tribe at last!!! You exemplify my wider shines style like I never thought possible! I sew and made a few boring attempts, but it just seemed so staid and not Kool and kooky, like me, (and you apparently!) Thanks so much for being here when I needed you the most! It's so meditative it helps me focus on the art, and not the perfection -- Hurray!. Also, wanted to leave you a note because you haven't had one lately. Here you go!

[@KoolKookyKreatures]

Thank you so much - I’m happy that you found it helpful! I am obsessed with colour and it comes out in all of my artwork and stitching :) ☺️

[@Marysharp6366]

I think I have been a slow stitcher all my life as I do everything by hand I even quilt large quilts by hand. So I will continue to do so. Regards from New Zealand

[@KoolKookyKreatures]

That’s so good to hear Mary - I love making everything with my hands 🥰

[@susannechinn647]

On Monday, I found a book in my favourite section of the library ‘Essential Stitch Guide’ by Judith Baker Montano. Then tonight this video of yours showed up on my feed. I think the universe is telling me to add another fibre craft to my life.

[@KoolKookyKreatures]

I think you are right Susanne - you will love it 🥰

[@curaturable]

Beautiful piece ❤❤❤thank you 🎉for sharing

[@KoolKookyKreatures]

Thank you ❤️

[@LizReed-m1i]

I have bought a few slow stitching kits from Etsy. Hadn’t a clue where to start! After watching these tutorials, I am inspired to start small. Can’t wait to give it a go. Thanks so much! Xx

[@KoolKookyKreatures]

You are very welcome Liz! Small is good to start with as you can build on the things you learn :) enjoy your stitching! 🥰

[@joannepeyton1654]

Hi Tori: Made a decision to watch your beginners tutorials. I thought the brooches would be easy, but I had no technique. My brooches are on hold. I have plenty of felt, scraps galore and lots of fabrics to make these squares. I watch other wonderful slow stitchers, but I’m drawn to your projects. Thank you for inspiring and sharing your creativity. 💜😎🇺🇸

[@KoolKookyKreatures]

Thank you so much Joanne - I’m so pleased that you are enjoying the videos and I hope you find them helpful. The squares are a lovely way to make a start and then also end up with something lovely that you can frame or gift. Enjoy your stitching!🥰❤️

[@magickbytheocean24]

Thanks to this tutorial I am finally having a go at small pieces. ❤

[@KoolKookyKreatures]

I’m so pleased you found it helpful :) 🥰

[@evelynarchie9616]

I am thankful that i found your video, you work is amazing and as a total beginner, i got a very good understanding of how to start my first project...Thanks for sharing

[@KoolKookyKreatures]

Thank you so much and I’m so pleased that my video has helped 🥰

[@caralinehowden2951]

A small suggestion, if you use pins, put them on the back instead of the front. I do a lot of applique and putting the pins on the back sure does save my sanity. I haven't tried slow stitching, but I fear that it might be the next project after the last one, or is that after the last few?

[@KoolKookyKreatures]

Thank you so much for the tip Caraline - that makes a lot of sense :). Slow stitching is a lovely way to relax and make something useful and beautiful. I know what you mean about projects. I have a few WIP’s in crochet that I need to finish and I like to have a list of things I want to do :)

[@ginnyscraftroom]

Oh wow! I enjoyed this! Thank you so much for sharing. You've given me so much inspiration! ❤

[@KoolKookyKreatures]

You are very welcome Ginny xx

[@barbarakirby2740]

I'm trying to learn all about slow stitching, your tutorial has been the BEST. Can't wait to start a project. Thanks for sharing and please keep them coming!

[@KoolKookyKreatures]

You are very welcome Barbara and there will be more coming up :) ❤️

[@rebeccajourney3183]

This reminds me of a crazy quilt in miniature! The title caught my eye because I perceive myself to be a slow 🐌 stitcher 🌞

[@KoolKookyKreatures]

I love it because there are no rules - just lovely peaceful stitching :). Welcome to my kooky corner ❤️

[@ОльгаМакарова-э2т]

А главное- интересно и красиво. Хочется долго рассматривать. Рукодельница вложила свою душу в произведение . Спасибо за показ. Новых творческих успехов вам!

[@KoolKookyKreatures]

Thank you ☺️

[@lindachaffee2424]

Just what my mind has been searching for ever since I heard of slow stitching. Thank you!

[@KoolKookyKreatures]

You are very welcome :)

[@deweygraham2432]

Just recovering from surgery and desperately need something to occupy my hands and my mind. This is just the thing! I liked how you auditioned the fabrics. I was a bit skeptical when you first started but then saw you just keep adding or subtracting fabrics and shapes until it makes you happy. I am hooked! I am off to the quilt room to start pulling out fabrics after I watch your next video. Thank you so much! Now I won't go Loco. Dewey from Texas.

[@KoolKookyKreatures]

You are so very welcome - here is to a speedy recovery and a new relaxing hobby :) ❤️

[@janetnash]

A friend recommended you’re video and I have throughly enjoyed it. Love you’re gentle stitching 🧵

[@KoolKookyKreatures]

Thank you Janet :)

[@mswetra2610]

Thank you for sharing. This is how i love to sew. A bit of planning and more making it up as i go along. Its so fun to use bits that have sentimental value or just pretty or unusual.

[@KoolKookyKreatures]

I’m so pleased you enjoyed it. Yes - it’s great to have no rules to follow and just to stitch for the pleasure of stitching! 🥰❤️

[@nancyorourke7679]

Really glad to find your channel and appreciate this tutorial very much!! Thank you for sharing ❤

[@KoolKookyKreatures]

You are so welcome! ❤️

[@KoolKookyKreatures]

You are so welcome! 🤗

[@michele.the.quilter6174]

Thank you for this video! Finally….someone who saves little pieces of fabric like I do! You make beautiful projects. New subscriber!

[@KoolKookyKreatures]

Haha! I am a fabric scrap hoarder :? I’m so pleased you enjoyed it and welcome to the Kooksters :)

[@Iamlynie1]

Great video, very well explained, easy to watch and listen too. Lovely piece 😊❤

[@KoolKookyKreatures]

Thank you so much! I’m so pleased you enjoyed it :)

[@Iamlynie1]

@@KoolKookyKreatures I did thanks and thank you for sharing ☺️ ❤️

[@irenecasalino7406]

Love this❣️ I was taught some embroidery by my Mom but I was never perfect at it...I am thrilled to be able to try this no pressure style. Thank you!

[@KoolKookyKreatures]

Thanks Irene - no pressure embroidery is the best :) 🥰❤️

[@pjacksreads536]

So lovely and relaxing. Nice break from sewing machine.

[@KoolKookyKreatures]

Thank you! Glad you enjoyed it 🥰

[@ЛюдмилаСозыкина]

Великолепно! Ну очень нравиться! От вас побуждающая помощь, заниматься рукодельем. Очень успокаивает. Появляются даже свои идеи! Благодарю вас-успехов вам дорогая! Обнимаю.

[@KoolKookyKreatures]

Thank you so much - Happy Stitching ❤️

[@nikkideller3332]

I found my way here via the lovely Annie Claxton’s channel - love, love, love your explanation and interpretation of slow stitching, so much so that I was inspired to create my own little 4 x 4 square straight away! Was so pleased as how it turned out too, I just love that there are no ‘rules’ - whatever makes you happy, and it really is a lovely, relaxing hobby. New subscriber here - can’t wait for more videos!

[@KoolKookyKreatures]

Isn’t Annie great?! I’m so pleased you are here and there will definitely be more upcoming - I would love to see your piece! If you are on Instagram then post it and I can have a look :) ❤️❤️

[@carylbarnett7448]

Thank you for this. I’m free! You’ve combined two loves, collage & hand sewing. I’ve only done paper collage before & felt my hand sewing was so imperfect. Freedom!

[@KoolKookyKreatures]

Yay - it’s so nice and get this - you can even combine fabric with paper too ! Enjoy your stitching ❤️🥰

[@adrianneconstant]

I am sooooo happy I found you! A lot of people like the vintage and minimalist style, and its pretty too, but it doesnt inspire me as much as colors and maximalism do!!! I looooove what youre doing 😊

[@KoolKookyKreatures]

Thank you so much Adrianne - I’m a complete colour hound and as much as I totally admire the vintage look, I can’t say it thrills me as much as pure vibrant colour! 🥰❤️

[@jenniferwaugh8796]

Thank you for a lovely video. I think your slow stitch piece, with the birds is lovely, also the piece you are demonstrating. I think it is a good idea to start with a small piece and then you won't get tired of it. I like embroidery but often doubt myself, and avoid starting a piece. So starting small is a good idea. 😊

[@KoolKookyKreatures]

Thank you Jennifer and very wise words. A small piece isn’t too daunting and gives you a quick “win” which boosts your confidence :) 🥰☺️

[@pamketron]

I’ve been watching slow stitching videos for over a year now. This is the first time you came up in my search. I love how you explain everything. New subbie to your channel. Wish I had found you earlier. Thank you for all the details you share with us. Have a great day.

[@KoolKookyKreatures]

I’m so pleased that you enjoyed the video and thank you for subscribing 🥰

[@SusanRitchie]

This is beautiful thank you! I'm going to try these techniques with my naturally dyed yarn ❤

[@KoolKookyKreatures]

Oh that sounds fabulous! I bet your yarn is lovely ❤️

[@CountryLadyInBoots]

You might like to try using a sashiki thimble & needle for hand stitching .. its great for sewing/stitching through thicker materials as well

[@KoolKookyKreatures]

I have both sashiko needles and thimbles but me and thimbles don’t get on. I sew like a dog in socks when I wear one 🥰

[@CountryLadyInBoots]

@@KoolKookyKreatures 😂now that mental picture will be with me all day 🐶🪡

[@KoolKookyKreatures]

@@CountryLadyInBoots my finger which is wearing a thimble will stick up in the air and a non thimbled finger will push the needle through 🤣🥰

[@CountryLadyInBoots]

@@KoolKookyKreatures 🤣you're a natural comedian😂 ❤️It 👋🏻😂👋🏻

[@jeannewommack1762]

Love the bird piece. That is beautiful!

[@KoolKookyKreatures]

Thank you Jeanne :)

[@clairec20]

Thank you! I looked at the ingredients and I have all of them ( many inherited from several generations)so will be trying this soon. Looks a good project to do on a cold day or when listening to a podcast.❤

[@KoolKookyKreatures]

Excellent - always good when you have most of the things :). A great thing to do in the autumn with a hot chocolate and, as you say, listening to a podcast or audiobook - bliss!! :) 🥰

[@clairec20]

Ooh hot chocolate sounds great 😋

[@queenslanddiva]

OMG. I adore this! I am going to have a go at this. I LOVE it. Thank you for a wonderful video.

[@KoolKookyKreatures]

Yay! I’m so pleased you enjoyed it. Have fun with the stitching! 🥰❤️

[@judyzeigler3980]

I just love it. Thank you for sharing. Am excited to get started.😊

[@KoolKookyKreatures]

Glad you enjoyed it Judy 🤗

[@mariaruiz3848]

Loving this. Expanding and growing. Thank you for sharing

[@KoolKookyKreatures]

You’re welcome! :) ❤️

[@MickMickey]

Great instruction, start small, great idea. Thank you.

[@KoolKookyKreatures]

You are welcome 😀

[@cerealnana]

Thank you! This is going to be my project for this week. Can't wait to gather my scraps!

[@KoolKookyKreatures]

Excellent - I’m so glad you enjoyed it :)

[@micheleleech8128]

Your tutorial has been very useful as I am a novice at slow stitching.

[@KoolKookyKreatures]

You are very welcome! I’m so pleased that you found it useful :) 🥰

[@rosesbaker]

Wow!! Never heard of "slow stiching".... have been looking for projects to do when traveling in our RV. 🎉 Your feed popped today with Meditative Scrolls... started to surf thru your other tutorials. This one really spoke to me - have done machine applique projects years ago and found them very satisfying. I was thinking I might try using glue stick or small pieces of iron on fusible to initially attach my bits .... Thanks for this - ready to get going on projects to attach to greeting cards!! ❤🌻🇺🇸

[@KoolKookyKreatures]

Hello and welcome! I’m so pleased you enjoyed the video. Glue stick is fine for attaching small pieces - the iron on fusible sometimes causes issue with stitching but try a small piece on a scrap and see how it goes. Happy stitching!

[@handmadeiowa]

So relaxing to watch! Love this!❤

[@KoolKookyKreatures]

Glad you enjoyed! :) ❤️

[@donnaogorman4935]

Greetings from Canada.....thank you for being a wee scrap person as I am....my mind is going Tickety boo with new ideas. 🇨🇦

[@KoolKookyKreatures]

You are very welcome!! I know how you feel - so many ideas of things to make 🥰❤️

[@michellelee2397]

I’m new here and I’m very interested in learning how to do this. I love hand stitching. I make felt objects. Love this.

[@KoolKookyKreatures]

Nice to have you here Michelle! There are quite a few slow stitching videos on the channel so take a look around :) Happy stitching 🥰

[@judithhope8970]

Pins are definitely a danger and should be avoided where possible. This was very interesting thank you. I have been wanting to learn stump work for years, I have the books, but haven't done it yet. I think combined with your style I am inspired to have a go. Many thanks. I could even incorporate my tatting. Yeah.

[@KoolKookyKreatures]

Agreed - pins are not my friend! :). This way of stitching is so inclusive that almost anything goes :) Enjoy having some fun with it 🥰

[@juniper4915]

Nice colours and good use of scraps.

[@KoolKookyKreatures]

Thank you ☺️

[@Brandi62]

I love this! My kind of stitching!!!

[@KoolKookyKreatures]

I’m so happy that you enjoyed it 🥰

[@TheTruckingScribe]

You have such beautiful pieces. I love bright colors too. 😂 Thank you for sharing. 💜💜💜

[@KoolKookyKreatures]

Thank you so much! 😊

[@ramaahbk6596]

I just discovered this fabulous art couple of days ago and let me say that your video is the best I've seen so far. Totally for me as a newbie and have no enough fabric scraps so I asked my friend who has been a tailor for 30 years to save every tiny piece of fabric for me and I will start at the very soon to make my first slow stitching square 🤩🤩😍😍

[@KoolKookyKreatures]

I’m so pleased you enjoyed it. Also - a good place to find material is old clothing that you no longer wear. Happy stitching! 🥰

[@ramaahbk6596]

@@KoolKookyKreatures A good idea Im gonna check my wardrobe for sure 😃. Thank you so much! xoxoxo

[@KoolKookyKreatures]

Brilliant - loads of potential in old clothes xx

[@adrianawilliams9633]

Thanks you very much for sharing this beautiful tutorial ❤ 😊 I will try to make

[@KoolKookyKreatures]

I hope you get much pleasure from making. Happy Stitching! 🥰

[@nattyw495]

I so enjoyed this video,i love to crewel when i was younger i did crewling and this fits my need to continue to find joy in hand sewing, my goal is to make a paintbrush holder, have you ever thought of doing something like that big of a project with the beautiful stiches on the out side...i keep looking for hand sew paintbrush holder video with a tie to go around like your bookcover/ wrap, i just need the inside to hold bruses seperately.(.so would i just use another fabric to make the inside seperate holder? )but ever video is with a sewing machine..and battening, i just want to re use upcycle jean fabric but with the lovey designs works on outside..its hard to see a project in your head but unable to figure out how to put all pieces together lol...mikelle art mom🎨👩‍🎨✍

[@KoolKookyKreatures]

Thank you Mikelle - I think I know exactly what you mean. I could also do with a brush holder - I shall have to see what I can come up with :). The jeans fabric is a great idea as it is strong for use. I imagine the inside would be a contrasting fabric but with perhaps more of a utility feel about it. You’ve got me thinking now :

[@artyfartyannie]

This is so beautiful and inspiring, thank you for a brilliant tutorial. How have I missed your channel?!?! So happy to find you now - new subbie!! :)

[@KoolKookyKreatures]

Waves! 👋 - hi Annie - so glad to have you here :) xx

[@Kayenne54]

16:30 I wonder, if a little bit of glue stick to the back of these pieces would cause any issues, so it's easier to tack them all down? (probably wouldn't work well with sheer fabrics) but would that be an option? And to help me with placement I'd take a quick photo of it when I was happy. In case things got messed around. It's what I do with paper collaging because my cat loves to help...🙂 I really love how these were built up. They look so amazing.

[@KoolKookyKreatures]

A little bit of temporary fabric glue or even a stick glue would be fine! 🥰. So pleased you enjoyed this.

[@sbffsbrarbrr]

This is adorable. I need to mend a few pairs of jeans. Was going to try Sashiko but I think making a slow stich patch similar to yours (probably not as detailed) will look much better. Thank you for the idea.

[@KoolKookyKreatures]

Ooh yes that would look lovely! ☺️

[@sharonbelieves]

Thank you so much. This video is very helpful and is exactly what I was looking for!

[@KoolKookyKreatures]

You are very welcome 🤗

[@johnnewton3837]

Thank you .just got difficult news. This is a great antidote...🎉

[@KoolKookyKreatures]

Glad that this is helping in some way 🥰

[@briana.erickson9882]

Love the technique and the way you have presented it! I cannot work that small, but the technique will work beautifully on a large scale too. Pura Vida from Costa Rica Central Americaq

[@KoolKookyKreatures]

Thank you - so pleased you will be able to make it work for you 🥰❤️

[@adalouellis5706]

Watched many videos on slowstitching and yours is at the top! I love how creative you are, love permission to be fluid and go with my instincts. Thank you so much for simplified technical instruction on putting together collage, choosing threads, etc. Just beautiful and easy to understand. Thank you for taking the time. Ive subbed and binge watching your list! Happy Stitching!

[@KoolKookyKreatures]

Thank you so much for your kind words. I’m so pleased that you are enjoying my channel and thank you for subscribing. It means a lot! 🥰

[@cocolovescrafts]

Thank you for a great tutorial.....👍☺️❤️

[@KoolKookyKreatures]

You are very welcome! 🥰

[@dd7521]

That is lovely 😍

[@KoolKookyKreatures]

Thank you 😊

[@deeparajapakshe3863]

Thank you for the beautiful video, was searching for new idea for spending my leisure so this is the best way to start actually your teaching methods are so helpful to me I ll join you all thanks again ❤

[@KoolKookyKreatures]

So pleased that you enjoyed it! :) ❤️

[@DeidresStuff]

This is just crazy quilting.

[@KoolKookyKreatures]

It has similarities to crazy quilting but there are no seams and the stitching process is generally done in a mindful way.

[@KellyC77]

Really enjoyed this, thankyou for sharing 😊

[@KoolKookyKreatures]

You are very welcome 🥰❤️

[@c.kallman127]

have REALLY enjoyed watching your post. 1st time watching, so i subscribed! love these kind of projects for traveling in the car. THANKS for an enjoyable watch. looking forward to more.

[@KoolKookyKreatures]

Thank you so much for your lovely comments :) I will be doing lots more in the coming weeks :)

[@jeanbawden8071]

Fabulous tutorial. Thank you.

[@KoolKookyKreatures]

You are very welcome. Glad it was helpful to you 🥰

[@shirley1413]

Hi, just found you and love your style of slow stitch. Really enjoyed your video and techniques. Will be starting my 4x4 piece, which I think is a good size to start on. ❤

[@KoolKookyKreatures]

Thank you Shirley! I’m so pleased that you are enjoying the videos 🥰❤️

[@junimondin]

Oh, this is so beautiful! ❤❤

[@KoolKookyKreatures]

Thank you .☺️

[@Pollydoidle]

You could put the threads on a bird table, they would love them for their nests

[@KoolKookyKreatures]

I actually read a few posts about how threads left out could be potentially damaging for birds and so I am looking at other ways to incorporate my threads back into pieces of my work instead :)

[@candacekerr4139]

My first time here,I just found you. Just love this!

[@KoolKookyKreatures]

Welcome Candace! Glad to have you join me here in the Kooky Corner :). Thanks so much and I’m so pleased you enjoyed this.

[@AdrianaSD]

This is wonderful!

[@KoolKookyKreatures]

Thank you 🥰

[@janehumphreys402]

Lovely project! Great tutorial!!💙💛💚

[@KoolKookyKreatures]

Thank you Jane :) 🥰

[@mitomom4947]

I love this! Relaxing and something I can imagine doing. I, too, have lots of fabric floating about. Just subscribed. 💜

[@KoolKookyKreatures]

Welcome to the Kooky corner :) thank you so much for subscribing and joining :)

[@paulinedonnelly6077]

Hi from Australia 😎 Just came across your channel, love your work xx just subscribed ..... oh dear, there goes the housework AGAIN 😂🤣😂🤣😂

[@KoolKookyKreatures]

Hi there!! Just on a trip to the Caribbean at the moment so waving back from Saint Maartens :) The housework will still be waiting (sadly) after you have had some fun 😀❤️

[@LizzieMayne]

Wonderful video. Can you tell me please if you have a tutorial on how to make the “love” text on this piece. Many thanks

[@KoolKookyKreatures]

This is just a piece of felt - I wrote the word “love” on it with a frixion pen or similar removable fabric marker and then stitched it on a back stitch. I did a few at a time and then cut around them being careful not to cut through the stitching. I then appliquéd it onto the piece :). Hope that is helpful to you ❤️

[@joanhenschel3511]

I love the content of your video, thanks so much for blessing us with this lovely tutorial ❤ I've subscribed, and look forward to many more enjoyable videos.

[@KoolKookyKreatures]

Thank you so much for your lovely comments Joan and for subscribing - it means a lot! I’m glad you are enjoying 🥰

[@soniatriana9091]

Beautiful!! Excited to join your channel👍🏻👍🏻🤗

[@KoolKookyKreatures]

You are so very welcome! ;)

[@LisaLisa-zl9vu]

Lovely tutorial

[@KoolKookyKreatures]

Thank you ☺️

[@joanaplanabosch194]

Gracias por todo ❤❤

[@KoolKookyKreatures]

You are very welcome 🤗

[@lindseywarren44]

Halloooo, Tori! I came to you from Our Annie's Arty Farty channel. I've also heard about you from my friend Kari Gibson. Annie has been trying to get me to start stitching for a while now. I'm a mixed media artist and painter and I've never tried stitching except for the occasional button. I'm noodling around on YT to get some ideas and to try to figure out where to begin. I'm literally starting from scratch. I've ordered a lovely embroidery kit from Amazon with a delicious array of beautiful threads. I've no fabric yet. I'm thinking to go to a fabric store and have a wee look around - wouldn't you say that's my best bet? I've no one in my life that I can beg scraps off. And the fabric remnants I see on Amazon are a wee bit overwhelming. They are all such big pieces! And so difficult to buy sight unseen - or "unfelt" as it were lol. I really enjoyed this! Thank you. I love that you did a collage which made me feel right at home. I adore everything about it! Love and Bless xo

[@KoolKookyKreatures]

Hi Lindsey - so pleased you found me :). One thing I might suggest is to look at old clothes and use the fabric from them. I regularly cut up old clothing to use in my pieces and sometimes I go to charity shops (thrift stores/op shops) to find pieces to use. They often have some clothing which you can get a lot of material from and also they sometimes have sewing material too :). Hope that’s helpful :) ❤️

[@lindseywarren44]

How kind you are! I was emailing with Annie and told her I'd enjoyed your vids very much. She has very kindly offered to send me some bits and bobs. So lovely of her. It's funny that it never crossed my mind to look for old things to cut up! Duh. Such a frugal way to begin a new hobby. LOVE it! I adore to go to thrift stores, too.Thank you for the suggestions! I'm so inspired by you and Annie. Bless xoxo@@KoolKookyKreatures

[@KoolKookyKreatures]

@lindseywarren44 you are very welcome Lindsey ❤️

[@puppetsnippets6830]

Ask around for fabrics, lots of people have scraps and if they are quilters they will have messes of scraps to share. The range of fabrics is important. DM me and I’ll send you some in an envelope. Unfortunately textile folk have way too much to use in a lifetime.

[@lindseywarren44]

@@puppetsnippets6830 How enormously kind! Since I left this comment, I've amassed a whole container of fabrics - some lovely ones, too! Thank you for your lovely response. I shall keep you in mind, my darling! Bless xo

[@amyyazzie249]

Wow. I just came across your channel. I’ve been looking and watching for you. Oh My Goodness!! And here you are. Amazing and Beautiful work. Thank You very Much ❤❤

[@KoolKookyKreatures]

You are so very welcome and thank you :) ❤️

[@kelliecorum5427]

❤️ TFS! This is beautiful!

[@KoolKookyKreatures]

Thank you 😊

[@sbrock6385]

Thank you 💗

[@KoolKookyKreatures]

You are welcome :) ❤️

[@craftersusan]

This is so cool!! Thank you! Can you use a water soluble glue stick to tack the pieces down?

[@KoolKookyKreatures]

Hi Susan - yes you can :) 🥰❤️

[@prympammi]

First time here and I subscribed !

[@KoolKookyKreatures]

Thank you so much! I’m so pleased you enjoyed it :) 🥰

[@seensheen7765]

You are amazing dear.. i luv this...❤

[@KoolKookyKreatures]

Thank you 🥰

[@lucyfanning7496]

Love this

[@KoolKookyKreatures]

Thanks Lucy x🥰

[@joycemcleod8249]

I have enjoyed the video.What does it look like on thr back

[@KoolKookyKreatures]

It looks stitched into :) - you could cover it with felt if required :)

[@dianawilson995]

Just found your channel, what fun! A girl after my own heart! Sign me up, I’ll be stitching along!

[@KoolKookyKreatures]

Welcome to the Kooky corner :) We will be stitching together x

[@marytenberg7334]

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[@carmenmarshall5787]

Happy to have found you.

[@KoolKookyKreatures]

I’m happy you are here 🥰

[@debbiemaddock9509]

Absolutely beautiful 😍

[@KoolKookyKreatures]

Thank you Debbie 🥰

[@kab2591]

Was the Janet Bolton workshop online?? Curious if she has any offerings online or videos since I live in America!

[@KoolKookyKreatures]

No it was an in person workshop - such a fortuitous thing for both me and my daughter. We loved it! 🥰

[@differenttakethanmost]

14:38 wouldn’t a tiny bit of clipped-to-size Heat-n-Bond just before the ironing step save having to tack each piece down individually? Sewing it before sewing it, seems a waste of time 🤔 Beautiful colors, love the journal wrap 🤩

[@KoolKookyKreatures]

Sometimes the heat and bond affects the hand sewing making it hard to stitch through. You can tack, quilters glue or use the heat and bond if you wish. Tacking for me is part of the process of slow stitching :) ☺️

[@angelrocco2024]

I have a piece of gaaxy rainbow fabric ive started on😂😂😂 i bought it hoping to make a dress basically wrong material for it so i looked for ideas for something else😊😊

[@KoolKookyKreatures]

Ooh galaxy fabric sounds lovely ❤️

[@sheilahope7007]

First time watching you, loved it! Thanks!

[@KoolKookyKreatures]

Thank you so much and you are very welcome ❤️

[@NanaKathy47]

Love your tutorial. Would you ever take a picture with a phone before you start tacking, just in case something moved by accident?

[@KoolKookyKreatures]

Thank you and yes I definitely would do that :). I was using my phone to film with but as a rule it is a great idea to take a picture 🥰❤️

[@kellylyn68]

Wow! Beautiful work! I'm new here and I'm very impressed!

[@KoolKookyKreatures]

You are so very welcome and thank you for your kind comments :) ❤️