Slow Stitching: A Creative Experiment with Embroidery

[@LJP2112]

Your enjoyment is infectious Marion, and you’re a natural teacher. The most important thing for me is to find what engrosses you and not to worry about what others think. You have got me completely hooked on slow stitching and embroidery after probably 40 years of not doing any (I’m 70!). You have no idea how much pleasure and relaxation it’s brought into my life. Thank you ❤

[@susanchesworth9705]

Another lovely stitch and chat 😍 . There's a reason blue and white together has been such a feature over time and continents, it's so lovely to see and somehow calming.

[@tracyleecornish5398]

Albert Einstein had a quote- Imagination is more important than knowledge. So here here to what we are doing slow stitching keep doing what you are doing as I will. Love your videos Marion.

[@ljshaw8516]

I believe that everything you attempt is always "Lovely" and makes you want to touch and feel the variety of threads, materials and embellishments!

[@ConniePloch]

Agree 100% do what makes you happy and don’t worry about what others think! Beautiful stitching, Marion.

[@lizettetoron8475]

I totally agree with what you said, that you can do what makes you happy in sewing/stiching, and that there should not be a hierarchy. I have a new found joy in the more “loose” techniques in sewing, compared to the embroidery (mainly cross stich) I did years ago - and that makes me so, so happy. I really don’t care if other people think it is strange or not worth doing. I couldn’t care less, and maybe it is my age, that makes me think that now. I can do what I like, and I really enjoy trying put new techniques new approaches to needle, thread and fabrics🌻🌷🌺🫶🏻🥰

[@marionsworld24]

That's it exactly. I don't know where this notion came from of something better than another... It's all worthwhile, whatever stage you're at and whatever it is that you're doing. If you're enjoying it... that's the whole point!

[@jacquelinebergman6431]

The white on blue is really lovely! You are a wonderful teacher, a skilled textile artist and a genuine human being. I am so happy I found you here on YT and I always enjoy spending time in Marion's World.♥

[@shahlaspeck3607]

You truly are natural teacher❣️. Absolutely love watching your videos. Thank you so much.

[@mareimontalvo2725]

Every single video you post speaks to me in such a lovely way.

[@lilysmith8001]

It’s all art Marion. It’s all different and it’s all beautiful, it’s just that we all have preferences. ❤

[@lorrainerichardson3280]

Hi Marion I love the way you freeform with your needlework using all different stitches. You have a real talent and thank you for sharing your passion. There will always be people who only know one way of working on projects and that is okay for them but there is not just one way of using thread and needle. New skills happen because people try different ideas. You have a real following now and I so enjoy your videos each time you post one. Thank you =-).

[@chelliebarron2094]

Absolutely love that rolled wool and wrapped thread, like an old rug! Love the colors.

[@helenjazz1301]

I’ve been trying to learn embroidery for years. It’s only after watching you that I am actually learning lots of new stitches! Thank you so much x

[@EleanorCornford]

As I was told at my first day at art college, about 50 years ago, ‘take a line for a walk’, the start of an artistic creation.Taking your thread for walk, just wandering, some want to go somewhere specific on their walk, others like to just explore, but as you say you should just enjoy the freedom to ‘ walk’. That’s the way to really sew and get ‘fitter’ with stitching🙂

[@katybohnsack2878]

Thanks, every video is feeding my soul.

[@Nanna-bm4ov]

As usual Marion, you said it best…”it’s all fabric & thread”! And I would add..”nobody’s the boss of us”! You make stitching even more enjoyable with your easy going teaching style & all of your clever ideas & advice. Thank you so much Marion! Your videos are the best!!

[@jacquelineknox1977]

As always Marion your work is so beautiful. How the embroidered flowers really add a dimension to the slow stitched work is wonderful. You are so artistic and it is such a pleasure to join you as you stitch. I plan to begin with the embroidery videos next year from number 1 and work my way through. This year was taken up with quilt making but now I plan to embroider for awhile. Take care lovely lady xx

[@paulinedonnelly6077]

Hi @Jacqueline ... I'm relieved to see I'm not the only person so far no hasn't started Marions lovely book .... I also will begin mine in the New Year 😁😁😁🇦🇺😎 Happy stitchinng xx

[@jacquelineknox1977]

@@paulinedonnelly6077 We all have busy lives and KZbin is great for going back and looking through older videos. It will be lovely knowing someone else is stitching along with me. 🧵🪡❤

[@annrubino6252]

This is a marriage of perfect genetics - informed creativity. Thank you, Marion. Using a background of random slow stitches is a happy place for planting natures gifts. You seem to never say 'never', instead, just ask "what if?"

[@ingeleonora-denouden6222]

Yeah, I like the 'whatifism'!

[@sheilahope7007]

Yes you are a natural teacher, I love your piece!!❤❤❤

[@joykeating7342]

Thank you for all the stitches Marion your page is looking stunningly beautiful ❤

[@karenoshea151]

Marion you are so versatile no matter what you think of you can do it because you have the skill behind you I absolutely am over the moon watching your videos thank you when a new one comes on I am very excited I cannot begin to tell you thank you and God bless

[@donnacarraway9182]

I so agree, Marion…if I think something is beautiful, then it is beautiful at least to me! Everyone should have the opportunity to do whatever they personally enjoy doing! It really is unfortunate that some teachers don’t know how to pass on joy. You do my dear and that’s why we love to learn from you!! Thank you again and again! 💕Donna

[@AngelaColeman-b6i]

Hello Marion. Firstly can I say that I rather dislike people who think they have the right to denigrate stitch work that doesn’t “fit” with what they see as being acceptable. The joy of needlework is that it can be used to enhance a lowly dish cloth right up to “royal paraphernalia” and everything in between. It doesn’t matter what type of stitching you want to do. If it gives you joy or fulfils a practical need, then it is more than acceptable. I love watching how you develop each piece and are so versatile in how you approach each element of it, which always results in something that is lovely. So, please, keep doing what you do! Have a great week.

[@88BlueLadyM88]

So inspirational! ❤ Thank you for sharing your beautiful work wth us Marion 😘❤

[@eileenfb1948]

So inspiring. It reminds me of a late Summer evening with the white flowers collecting the last of the beautiful light.

[@phylliswilliamstn]

I love the combination of traditional embroidery and slow stitching. 😊 That will help me take my slow stitching to the next level.

[@pollyolaughlin2762]

Hello from Missouri USA. I'm with you Marion I learned to sew very young and was never put off by any of it. I love all types of needle crafts from crochet to quilts. Any and all hand sewing keeps my hands busy so my mind doesn't focus on all the constant body pain.

[@theresasuttle711]

Hi Marion! Your attitude is infectious and I so appreciate the knowledge you are passing on! Thank you for sharing!

[@NiccoletteR]

I enjoy all you show, and It was good to hear you tell people off, If , it wasnt for you taking the time to show, what you show, all this be gone one day. did they ever think of that, people would have things that their great great....... did, but have no idea , how to. they may have pulled it apart to see how to. but,, what a joy, you showing us all, and im 67 and never done anything like, any of this ever, Thank you our friend Marion.

[@lesahanners5057]

What loveliness this is! I think blue and white or cream looks so delicious. The whimsey of this is so appealing. Like having a wee ramble through fairyland. Thank you Marion, this was so relaxing. 😊❤

[@shinybreesilver3264]

So lovely to watch you stitch Marion! This page is marvelous! Blue is my favorite color and the white flowers make the page shine. Can’t wait to try it out.

[@kdwardell]

This page reminds me of the night sky, viewed from a ridge full of pretty wild grasses and flowers ☺️

[@judygiesbrecht8297]

I thought the exact same thing.

[@joannamocek9901]

“Whenever we create something, we always put parts of ourselves into it". Thank you so very much, Dear Marion, this is actually combined mindfulness concept - slow stitching with embroidery - sort of mindfulness-based sewing & art therapy😊🥰 🪡🧵🖼☀️💐🌸🙏 Thank you for letting us to be there, in a wonderful Marion's World.

[@heidiborchmann1234]

Thank you again, Marion 😊 You are so right. We should all be thankful that we live in a time when all the rigid rules are okay to disregard😅 A beautiful piece with lovely embroidery and stitches. It is magical how you combine the styles❤

[@annadpusser164]

Stunning work!!! I love the interaction of slow stitching with the traditional !!! One of your best works, Marion!! Excellent!!🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟

[@k3n.clothtales]

I am nearly giddy with excitement to watch you do this ❤❤❤

[@paulinedonnelly6077]

Marvellous video Marion as always xxx🤗🤗🤗🤗🤗🤗🤗🤗🤗🤗

[@debzehr3244]

Love the look of this project. And am enjoying learning new stitches. 💖💖💖

[@jennypops02may]

Great video love the freedom of slow stitching. Thanks for showing the new stitches. Love the idea of a woven spiders web as the centre of a flower. Xxxx

[@thepenclw]

I really enjoy watching you stitch, you do some beautiful work. Thank you for sharing.

[@trudiboelee3039]

I love your wise words about embroidery!! Thank you!

[@maryalicemaca1266]

Marion…..I never would think of doing this! You are so talented

[@margeriecramer9214]

So beautiful and so easy it’s relaxing, I’m gonna stitch tomorow. Thank you for a lovely video.

[@roxannelawrence8962]

ohh Marion, I would love to learn how to properly darn ! and ... opinions are like a$$$ holes, everyone has one, carry on Marion, there are so many of us that just love love love you and your channel.

[@jenniferingram8455]

Marion, this is one of my favorite 'pages' that you have done! It's just beautiful!

[@maricarmenillanm7170]

Bonitas puntadas y ver como te dejas llevar por tu intuición y creación es muy inspirador, ¡por fin ha llovido en mi pueblo!, un abrazo y gracias

[@SarahWilliams-oo6zg]

This is beautiful. Please continue to share your creativity. I wish my Grandmother had taught me this beautiful art. But it’s never too late. ❤

[@cathiapizetta4957]

Lovely Marion! As always! Thank you for sharing ❤

[@nicolebeauchamp7622]

Your creativity never stops❤. I'd love to hear more about "the tangle".

[@janice8065]

You have a wonderful way of narrating your work. Love hearing your thought process. Thank you

[@marionsworld24]

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[@karenbrown4294]

Marion, you are a kindred soul ❤

[@CarolynHeldon-fl3to]

Every time I do a whip stitch I think of you Marion 😊 This is looking so beautiful

[@k3n.clothtales]

I had the same thought, which you said at the end. That whilst doing the embroidery, you were still in the slowstitch mindset. Thank you so much for this wonderful video ❤

[@sharonparks8144]

I love your videos - I’m always encouraged to do more - thank you❤️❤️

[@paulettehartge409]

Thank you, Marion! You are such an inspiration 😊 Your work is lovely and your teaching is just right. I prefer to work without written patterns, or to just use them for inspiration. I always look forward to your videos.

[@fairweee8058]

Thank you Marion for sharing your skills. I’m learning from it and I love what you make. 💖

[@HilaryMusicGirl]

Your videos are wonderful, and you have inspired me. Thank you, Marion.x

[@lindamiller6200]

I really enjoy watching you stitch, I've learned some new stitches.thank you! 😊

[@BobbiKolllhoff]

I’m a lot like u Marion. I learned at a young age to embroidery the traditional way. But I love slow stitching and mending. If I have a needle & thread in my hand I’m happy.

[@FeelingFreeToBeMe]

This is fun!!! I’m enjoying doing this page with you! Thank You Marion💐🧵🪡🧶

[@helengibson8196]

I’m excited to try these stitches. Thanks Marion 🌷

[@FionaWing-vv2lh]

Hello Marion, I am learning so much watching you, also revisiting my own long forgotten embroideries. I must admit I’m really enjoying doing these very old unfinished projects. I only discovered you this summer, but I’ve watched quite a lot of your wonderful work now. I have also been enjoying trying your recipes too, yum yum. Thank you so much. ❤

[@marionsworld24]

Wonderful Fiona. Thank you for watching. It's lovely to get those UFO's into the finished pile!

[@tagladyify]

Very pretty! I love botanicals. This is much like embroidery over a parch work quilt. It really looks very nice.

[@susanearl7064]

What a lovely time I have every time you share a video. I used to be a very type A all the time I worked. Since Covid i have come to love the time spent with needle and thread. it brings so much peace. Thank you for sharing your time with us

[@krisfitzpatrick2449]

Gorgeous, Marion! Thank you!!! ❤

[@Krafty_Kaz]

Love how the white stands out on the blue Marion, I've treated myself to that book you mentioned and I'm absolutely in love with sliw stitching.Your tutorials are so lovely to follow and I can't wait to see how you will finish this page, thanks and hope you have a productive week xxx

[@hildegardkhelfa5358]

Awesome, dear Marion, thank you so much: I just found a new favorite stitch, since I love to stitch flowers and grasses. Those little woven leaves are adorable! I imagine to do those also for little clothes for fairies ad elves. Your whole work is beautiful and inspiring - as always.

[@susanlamb7431]

Lovely free spirited stitching!

[@angierahui]

Absolutely beautiful, thanks again Marion x

[@melaniehopkins7541]

Totally agree with you, Marion. Do what inspires you and what you love. I’m working on making your crochet stars for an Advent banner. I’ve never crocheted before, and I’m soooo slow, but I am getting faster lol. Thank you for the encouragement to give it a go.

[@craftyazshabbyshacjude3297]

Just love it, love the leave and all the stitches you showed. I feel I can achieve these simple ways of embroidery, all others i have seen are not as easy as you have shown. Thank you, Marion, huge hugs xx

[@poppydaniels9855]

Love your piece Marion🎉it's going to be a lovely page.❤

[@bettywood5812]

I love this! Great background and lovely stitching. Anther winner! Thank you for sharing.

[@marionsworld24]

Thanks Betty..

[@newmoonjlp]

Lovely! The white embroidery blends so well with the background

[@AmyDvorak-t7r]

Wonderful wonderful wonderful!

[@kathiebumpers1767]

I love watching you and it's so interesting seeing the kinds of stitches that you do. I don't know many of them. Thank you.

[@kellybryson7754]

Wow! That 3D leaf is cool.

[@eileenlittlefair1997]

Hi Marion, well that"s coming on a treat ! I really like the white stitching on the blue back ground, very effective. I thought it was like magic when you removed the pin from that stitching and " Voila " it was free standing,. Didn't expect that. You can tell I don't do embroidery ! I know it's in your book, but something like that would look great in a frame ! Thankyou for your videos ..... for all your videos !

[@debrablanson2288]

This is turning out fantastic ❤❤❤

[@tarice4609]

I think this blue page is my favorite

[@carolsparrow9331]

I love your attitude! I have learned so much from you and K3N. I feel like you have both given me license to Stitch!

[@lisazilaro6906]

Thanks so much for sharing, enjoy always your stitching. 🧵🪡♥️

[@correzecyclingholidays6419]

Thank you for yet another wonderful video. You have liberated a sewing spirit within me that has been repressed for so long and I am loving the journey. You make everything possible ❤

[@kathyedgarton4828]

Fabulous just love this, thankyou Marion, from NZ.

[@pamketron]

Hi Marion - I love your piece. Everything looks so pretty. My motto is “Enjoy what you do and do what you enjoy”. No worries about what others think. As long as I’m having fun stitching, is all that matters. You are a great teacher. I enjoy your videos so much. Hugs 💕🧵🌼

[@RebeccaTreeseed]

My mom taught me embroidery about 65 years ago. Eventually I switched to cross stitch and she switched to crewel. Added EPP, love it too.

[@bethn-1356]

Lovely video, Marion. ❤ qnd I really like your sweater. Great colors : )

[@susanmusgrave483]

So enjoyed watching you stitch! It turned out so pretty. This video has given me some ideas. Thank you!

[@kimtownsend838]

Simple yet beautiful 💙

[@debbytowers6416]

Thank you Marion for another lovely relaxing stitching session. I recently tried detached picot stitch for the first time the other week and was pleasantly surprised how easy it was. I love what you said about different types of stitching and how one is no better than another. Pulling thread through fabric is wonderful however it's done. Looking forward to seeing how you finish this page ❤ xxx

[@marynielsen2086]

Its so pretty. And - love your jumper.

[@paulalister80]

Aww I loved this Marion. Gosh I’ve been doing the detached leaf and didn’t know what it was called how fun. Thank you for showing us your earlier pieces so very pretty. Aww can’t wait to see what you start creating next month for your lovely book.

[@christinep9069]

Marion this is beautiful. I like slow stitching and the embroidery you have sewn on top is achievable for me

[@lyndseybeaumont7301]

Do you think you will ever use up all that tangle of threads Marion? I’d love a mending video. Darning wool fabrics and invisible mending of holes and tears would be very useful. These slow stitching panels are very like mood boards and memory boards. They are very abstract but quite fascinating. They are totally different from traditional embroidery. Not as organised, more spur of the moment, go as you please sewing. Very tactile and innovative. I’m with you on this one Marion. It doesn’t matter what you create, as long as you enjoy doing it. Thank you for passing on your knowledge and skills xx

[@WendyAnneLewis-1058]

Love this, Marion!!!

[@lespagne49]

This looks like a winter wonder land it's beautiful, what a lovely way to make gifts 🎁

[@ingeleonora-denouden6222]

Hi Marion. What you said here, at the start of the video, makes me want to react too. When I was at school embroidery was not really interesting. But after highschool (about 1975) I went to education to become a teacher in fiber arts. What was taught there was much more free-form and artistic. Some of the teachers were professional artists who made works of art using textiles (applique, free weaving, macramé, etc.). I think the only difference with 'slowstitching' was that it was about the end result. Because I never became a professional artist, nor a teacher, designing and making something with yarns/fibers/fabrics for me became something I did with pleasure, to enjoy myself in my spare time. And imo that's exactly what slowstitching is about. So I can call myself a slowstitcher ... 🙂

[@karenlane6826]

I love this piece especially as I love blue and white together. Yet another triumph 🥰

[@ElizabethMoore-p8q]

I just want to thank you so much.

[@theagraceful]

In this scattered time it is such a joy to watch & learn in such a lovely community.😊