Slow Stitching: Transforming Fabrics Into Beautiful Backgrounds

[@letwendyin]

So my most favorite thing in the world. Making with left over scraps. I am 82 yrs old and have always loved to do this. I have put many things down to go oh work because women’s sewing stuff didn’t pay the bills. I have noticed that crochet/knitting pieces are finally selling for what they are really worth and many women can now support their families. Love your beautiful pieces and subscribing❤❤❤

[@wandabarnett9159]

Thank you Marion for another wonderful video. It is such a joy to watch your creative hands at work. Talking of how once necessary practices are now appreciated as art, I'm reminded of a story my father used to tell to illustrate an important lesson he had learned. One of five children, he grew up during the Great Depression. His father was a struggling tenant farmer, and while no one in his rural community was wealthy, Dad was aware that most of the other children in his little one-room school house had more than he did. One of the markers of affluence, at least in his mind, was store-bought white bread. His mother made bread for his family, and he felt ashamed to eat lunch with the other children because his sandwiches were obviously homemade. Worst of all was when one of the others would offer to trade their store-bread sandwiches for his. Embarrassed, he would always refuse, believing their offer stemmed from pity, and he was too proud to accept their charity. Years later, he ran across an old schoolmate who told him one memory he had of their shared school years was how my dad would always bring the most delicious looking sandwiches for lunch. Everyone was jealous and often tried to swap, but he never would. This came as a complete revelation to Dad, and he never forgot it. He would use this story to teach us to appreciate things made with loving, caring hands, and to understand that such things will always have more real value than anything mass-produced.

[@Valkyriepedersen]

Such a sweet story. Thanks for sharing that.

[@sheilaslater4439]

What a lovely story you are lucky to have this family memory.

[@k3n.clothtales]

'Using a needle and thread to stitch on cloth' perfectly put ❤ and thank you so much for all the accolades, I am blushing. 😊

[@NiccoletteR]

What a lovely story, thank you for telling,

[@eileenfb1948]

@@k3n.clothtales I love people who are not acting or pretending. People who just are who they are and they don't feel the need to be anything else. ❤ So comforting to watch as it makes me feel I am part of their world.

[@carolceg]

Yes! The tangle is back! Btw, I love when you and K3n send compliments or mention each other. Cheers!

[@marionsworld24]

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[@leebrennan2609]

❤😊

[@NiccoletteR]

Yes I too, love ,How they both are so kind, and say , that they both like each others work. Thats why i watch both of them .

[@maricarmenillanm7170]

A mí me ocurre igual!

[@renec.7371]

I was blanket stitching my fusion quilt squares while I watched and listened to this. I have done a bit of slow stitching, but it is still fairly new to me. My mother taught me to sew and embroider, a neighbor lady taught me to crochet (and my grandma looked it over very carefully to make sure it was just right!). I had two careers, but somehow found time to sew my children's clothes, and I did as much needlework as I could find time for. Now that I have been retired for a number of years, I am enjoying doing as much sewing as I can and also learning new things. I didn't learn to knit until I was retired. I did a kwandi computer keyboard cover and enjoyed that. I am in my 80s now and widowed, so listening to you and watching you do all your projects makes me feel like I am right there with you. Thank you for taking the time to video your projects and giving us such great instructions.

[@marionsworld24]

It sounds like you are very busy doing all the lovely things. I never have a moment when I haven't got something to keep myself occupied!

[@lindak7499]

Besides your fun and beautiful stitching I really enjoy listening to you talk about your stitching "history" or other events going on. Thank you

[@cosmiccoyotedog-doreenb9605]

Yes please, more stitches. I love slow stitches and You and K3N.

[@marionsworld24]

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[@jackieokcal4888]

I love how you and k3n refer to each other. I watch and love you both ❤

[@marionsworld24]

😊

[@lesahanners5057]

This is so fun on so many levels. It reminds me of a thing my older sister did back in the 70s. She had this favorite pair of denim shorts she had made from her favorite pair of jeans. The jeans were wore out and mother wanted her to put them in the rag bag, but my sister turned them into shorts. Every time the shorts began to get a hole my sister would take a scrap of cloth and patch over the hole. Over the years those shorts became so covered in patches of cloth over cloth none of the original shorts were to be seen. My mother hated those shorts, but she had said as long as my sister did her own repairs she could keep them. I don't think my mother thought my sister would do what she did. I think of those old shorts, and my mother and sister, and it makes me laugh. They were the funnest pair of shorts. She didn't just patch she embroidered them all over too. She was slow stitching before slow stitch was a thing. Thank you Marion, this made my day!😊❤

[@marionsworld24]

Crikey they sound amazing! I think I need to know what became of the shorts... Are they still in existence? A true family treasure by the sounds of it 😅

[@lesahanners5057]

@@marionsworld24 Come to think of it, I don't know what became of those shorts?! That was way back in the 1970s. My mum is 88 and living with that self same sister, in Tennessee. The next time I chat them up I shall try to remember to ask sis about those infamous shorts. 😅

[@lesahanners5057]

@@marionsworld24 I spoke with my sis, sadly the shorts went to dust, as even the patches gave out, so she threw them out, not long after she married. That was about 1977. Still she had very fond memories of them and we shared a good laugh, so they live on in our thoughts. 😁

[@RogueAPBT]

​@@lesahanners5057 That was a great story, thank you for sharing.

[@theagraceful]

I felt the same way about 'slow stitching ' too. I'm so glad I'm not the only one! I've come to embrace it as a way to ensure that our love of embroidery is carrying on.

[@janiekrig5232]

Me too!

[@marionsworld24]

It's such a beautiful way of stitching... without necessarily having to have an end result in mind. But of course there usually is a destination, whether it's a bag or book cover or wall hanging. I embrace it too as yet another way to combine thread and fabric together. ☺️

[@GlendaMixer-jz7vc]

I love your videos. Sometimes, I go back and look at one a couple of times. Your voice is so soothing, and I am drawn to how talented you are. I have learned so much and incorporated this knowledge into my crafts.

[@marionsworld24]

🧵🪡💐

[@carolentringer8836]

I smile every time I see your thread box.

[@marionsworld24]

😊

[@janet7640]

Dearest Marion, your “background” looks so lovely. The texture and the thread ends on the surface. The in and out of the needle leaving the slight puckers behind. I love your description of your resistance to the “new.” And yet appreciation of it as well. xo j. ♥🪡🧵

[@marionsworld24]

Thank you ☺️🪡🧵

[@tammykaltreider]

Greetings Marion! I just wanted you to know how much that I look forward to your videos…thank you so very much 🤍✌️

[@marionsworld24]

Thank you so much ☺️🪡🧵

[@carolentringer8836]

Me 2

[@sandramyer7081]

So do I- love your instructions with videos, demos, and enjoying your talking along the process- Thank you❤😊

[@susanchesworth9705]

Wonderful Marion. Of course we comment. You take the time to make these wonderful videos and share your knowledge, inspiration and designs with us, of course we comment. For myself it is like sitting with a friend, watching you. And I certainly understand what you mean when you say you get the same satisfaction and contentment from your neat stitching. I think, listening to k3n that is what slow stitching is about, the feeling rather than what you do

[@marionsworld24]

I think so.... Hope I got it right anyway 🧵🪡

[@nancybecker1173]

Gorgeous! I’m calling your beautiful work “Wild night sky.” Love it!

[@marionsworld24]

☺️🧵🪡💐

[@dianawilson9326]

Like you, I’ve always done pretty traditional embroidery. My German grandmother was very strict about my stitching and the back had to be as pretty as the front…?!?! Slow stitch, kawandi, and some of the newer trends in stitching have taken a bit to get used to. I think the freedom to stitch however and whatever grabs you is refreshing! No rules, just whatever makes you happy! Wonderful!

[@marionsworld24]

Yes I can definitely relate to that. Having to keep the back as neat as the front! I still do that, but not as rigidly as years ago. I think I'm just so used to stitching in that way now. The freedom though to just have enjoyment of stitching without the worry of that feels very inclusive and empowering to me 🪡🧵

[@bettydohms2002]

I just want you to know that I felt exactly like you about slow stitching “mantra” when I first listened to the teaching about it. I have loved doing all kinds of stitching since I was a girl as well - learning from my grandmother and a neighbor. I love crochet, knitting, embroidery and cruel work. I also do Hardanger, sashako, traditional mending and traditional quilting. They all have given me such joy to do. I enjoy slow stitching now, but it is only one of many things I like to do and I probably add bits of all these things into my new style. My latest sewing projects are repairing my husbands quilt, and continuing to work on a repair of my daughter in laws shirt. Both of these have bits of all these styles incorporated. 😍

[@marionsworld24]

I'm pleased you understood what I was trying to say. I do all of it.. There shouldn't really be a difference as it's all stitching. Of course something like the crewelwork page is totally different in outcome but I feel the same way about the process of it..

[@pamfrank3962]

Thank you for sharing this fabulous tutorial. I agree K3N is the Queen of slow stitching ❤ You are "Our Queen " of all the many ways to stitch and sew..there is norhing you can't Do. Enjoyed today's visit.

[@marionsworld24]

Thanks for saying so Pam ☺️

[@lorrianeadams7133]

I loved your story about your mother and grandmother. I can relate. My Mother taught me how to sew and crochet and my grandmother got me hooked on cross stitch. Thank you for bringing those memories back to me. LOVE your videos❤️. Don't change a thing. Your videos are perfect the way they are!

[@marionsworld24]

Thanks Lorraine. That means a lot 😊💐

[@kellywilkinson292]

I was attracted to slow stitch because I have failed repeatedly at embroidery. I felt like sewing was obviously not meant for me, and I didn’t know what to do with all the embroidery supplies my mom left me when she died. I wanted to use it somehow, and slow stitch seems to be the only stitching I’m capable of doing. Embroidery alienates me, I can’t do it. I have tons of failures to prove it. I have zero stitching talent, but I felt like I could slow stitch because I don’t have to remember how to do a lot of stitches and it doesn’t matter if I don’t create something beautiful or intricate or perfect. There are a lot of rules to embroidery that don’t apply to slow stitch. I feel like it allows me to be included into a group I could never be part of otherwise.

[@marionsworld24]

I like this message very much Kelly. I do think though that if you're enjoying your slow stitching then you are making something beautiful and you are doing embroidery and you do have stitching talent! I think anyone who is enjoying stitching with thread through fabric is automatically included. The only rule I think about is having enjoyment through making something. Happy stitching Kelly 🧵🪡💐

[@messerdesigns2055]

Love the denim blue look.

[@karenh789]

It is very interesting how sashiko, kawandi and patchwork quilting all started out with using fabrics from old clothing, flour sacks etc. to make something to keep you warm or something to wear. My mother used to mend our socks when we were young and she also mended our clothes. I have become to my grand children the mender of their stuffed animals. I love mending things and making them useful again. Your appreciation of the pieces of fabric that you use has changed how I view the fabric that I have. Thank you for sharing with all of us😊

[@marionsworld24]

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[@annagray4208]

Oh, what a glorious morning. It's raining, so the gardens happy , a blackbird is singing, a cuppa and a small chocolate and stitching with you. 😊what more could anyone want. Thanks, Marion.

[@marionsworld24]

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[@sherrypeck4062]

For me finding a piece of vintage mending or stitching no matter how primitive ……is like a piece of ART/HEART work personally done slowly thoughtfully and it’s a piece of art! A piece of someone’s life!! It’s so valuable and recognizing that brings a value to the person in the past who created it! I treasure those pieces and then incorporate them into a bigger more prominent group of hearts!

[@marionsworld24]

Yes ..you think immediately of the hands that did the mending and what their life was like when they were stitching..💐

[@maryexton7929]

Your voice is so gentle and soothing. I could listen to you for hours while doing my own stitching. Thank you for this. Have a wonderful day!

[@BusyBethansAllotmentPlot]

Thanks Marion I enjoyed the video. Im currently making a dress for a rag doll in this style 😊

[@marionsworld24]

Lovely 😊

[@Craftaartissaurus]

Slow stitching, yep love doing this. I come from the other spectrum, embroidery to me was for posh people, lady’s who had time on there hands, when I was younger I crossed stitched, yep loved this. You know how it goes picked up put down many a craft but one day I came across slow stitch and I had a quilt that was falling to pieces so I cut up and did slow stitch on this well from there I’ve never looked back and slow stitch introduced me to embroidery which I know do to add to my slow stitch love finding half embroidered pieces as these I can add me to so know I have a momentoe of my embroidery around the house. Just getting into embroidery a craft I never thought I would do, but it’s fun so much fun. Thanks to your lovely channel I am learning loads and slowly bringing these wonderful new crafts into slow stitch. I agree with you I used to make Tutu’s (my girls did ballet well I could sew in the end tutu’s were fun ) aww the sewing in the machine was long and painful however when it came time to accent oh my fun so much fun the needle slowly going layers adding beading lace aww my so much fun it was this which kept me happy. Helped a friend by hand sewing beads and lace to her wedding dress talk about a ball gosh I loved doing this the end result was stunning, it was just the slowing down getting into the groove and ahh so relaxing I think it’s the act of seeing your sewing come together watching it grow and knowing your hand has created this yes hand stitching like making dough or bread is very relaxing. Thanks for another great video cant wait to see we’re this piece goes. ❤

[@marionsworld24]

Lovely comment Paula. It's funny how the background you come from can alter how you feel about things as simple as stitching. We most definitely weren't posh... Right down at the other end really, but there was a spirit of making running through everything. Granda had a shed for woodworking and mending chairs etc, Grandma knitting our school cardigans and Mam sewing. We're lucky these days that we can choose what we want to spend our time doing. I vote that we do it all..☺️🧵🪡🖌️🧶

[@annrubino6252]

Hello Marion, what a lovely video - I shall listen again, while I stitch. You are such a terrific motivation for any and all variety of stitching. I love to see your intuitive placement of fabrics and stitches in this work and get a bonus when your stitching seems to auto-pilot into a pattern. My family trajectory into handwork is so very similar to yours and likewise has fallen into seeing it as either functional or decorative. We are so fortunate to be in a time when it's considered artistic to marry the two. I feel compelled to wear these wonderful, tactile cloths so I can touch them all the time. Much thanks for this video.

[@marionsworld24]

Thanks so much Ann. I hope the message through this was to carry on being open to new things and to keep learning....☺️

[@k3n.clothtales]

Listening to your thoughts about when you first got Claire's book, I am sorry you had that reaction, that the old techniques were being denigrated in some way. To me, all that heritage whether it's our own or from other cultures is celebrated by the Slowstitch movement. Interesting how we react differently to things isn't it? One day I hope we can have a good chat about it over a cup of tea. I think slowstitch is an ethos or way of working that can describe any stitching process, including traditional embroidery. I am certainly inspired by and have incorporated my own stitching heritage of patchwork and quilting into my own slowstitch work. Now you are talking about kantha. I also get a bit ruffled when people say kantha when they just mean running stitch. Right back to watch the rest of the video. 😁❤️

[@michellesmixedmediamadness]

You said what I was thinking. I was watching a video series a few year ago by someone doing running stitch and calling it Kantha. Then she went on to reprimand those following her prompts to "not add items to your project as they could appear as future prompts." Really? She felt it was ok to direct my stitching to the degree where she told the viewers to basically not think for ourselves and go with the flow of our projects. I almost gave up learning what the slow stitching movement is . I'm glad I did not and found both you and Marion. Those who need to be told what they can and can't stitch are probably not grasping the ethos of slow stitching. Same with those doing the telling. Slow stitch is not a style, technique or instruction or specific stitch, it's a mindset to how you approach your needlework, whatever type you do. ok stepping off the soapbox.

[@eileenfb1948]

@@michellesmixedmediamadness I feel that calling it slow stitching takes away the feeling of trying to get it done quickly. And replaces it with, there is no rush, let's Enjoy what we are doing and Relax.

[@marionsworld24]

We'll have to get together sometime now that you're in the UK. I think that would be lovely ☕ I tried to think of why I had that reaction originally and it's definitely not about resistance to the new..🤔 Usually I'm eager to try new things and learn something new. I've been pondering on it....

[@marionsworld24]

Hear, hear Michelle!

[@k3n.clothtales]

@@marionsworld24 yes definitely, maybe in the new year I can come up and visit 😁♥️

[@lyndseybeaumont7301]

It’s like a piece of abstract art xxx

[@drleonesse]

I always enjoy your chats and watching you stitching.

[@marionsworld24]

☺️🧵🪡💐

[@Ann-h8v]

I feel that slow stitching and embroidery enhance each other. I have a slow stitched piece that I will embroider along with you. I enjoy watching your stitching over and over. I feel inspired and relaxed as I watch. Thank you for sharing your world with me.

[@marionsworld24]

That's exactly what I think too. It's all embroidery and we can stitch whatever makes us happy!

[@shinybreesilver3264]

Awwww Marion, the joy of stitching we can hear in your voice is contagious. Can’t wait to start on mine, but before I need to get caught up on the last 3 pages. Life got in the way and I felt wayyyy behind. ❤

[@marionsworld24]

There's no time limit Cris.. enjoy the doing of it..😊

[@henrietteguilliot4887]

I did my first slow stitch piece a few weeks ago. Used thrifted cotton clothes fabric and inktense dyed lace and linen. I enjoyed stitching. Many thanks to you Marion for introducing me to inktense. Also, I enjoy seeing your needle and thread clock ticking!

[@marionsworld24]

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[@gayeelder8255]

Thank you for pointing out that Kantha is a much more interesting technique than just running stitch in straight lines.

[@marionsworld24]

I am hoping to start a Kantha project in the New Year which will use traditional stitches and motifs 🤞

[@pamgrover9910]

Such a great time watching and listening to you,you’re fabulous!

[@marionsworld24]

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[@bbs3470]

Ha, didn‘t even know there is such a thing as slow stitching. In my mind all hand stitching is slow😊. I surely will look into it now. Thanks for another enjoyable tutorial, Marion. When I was a teenager (which is a good while back now) I would mend a pair of jeans I inherited from my brother. They needed stitching on a weekly basis, as they were so well worn. Back then (ca 1975) patched up jeans were very fashionable in the country where I lived at the time. I had lots of fun put loads of flowers on.🌸

[@marionsworld24]

Do you still have them? They'd be height of fashion again as things come full circle ☺️

[@CarolynHeldon-fl3to]

Slow stitching has helped me over the last year or so to try and start to reset after an intense year of breast cancer treatments last year. I found K3n in November and as you said, she is a master. Slow stitching is good to do to keep the hands moving and being creative but just letting the fabrics and thread talk to you. When the brain can’t handle planning a more involved creative piece but in the end it turns out more beautiful unplanned. I love how your page is looking. Blue is very calming.

[@eileenfb1948]

Lots of love. I totally agree with what you said. ❤

[@marionsworld24]

I hope things are on the mend for you Caroline. Yes it's good to keep moving and making as a way for your brain to relax and reset. I found that it was the only thing I could do after Michael passed away. Not necessarily slow stitching...but being with fabric, my machine, the threads, it all allowed me to have respite from what I was going through. It still does. This summer I've made so much and just carried on creating...

[@CarolynHeldon-fl3to]

@@marionsworld24 Thanks. Deeply traumatic experiences come in all shapes and sizes and the trauma repeats again and again without warning. Nov 16th is my 2nd cancer anniversary and things are starting to feel more up than down. I ended up on disability payments at 45 but hoping to get back into life a bit more each month.

[@viviancothros5541]

Hi Marion! It's always a treat to see you create and to listen to your comments. The topic of slow stitching resonated very much with me. I was tought the basics of stitching and knitting by my mom with a totally utilitarian purpose, but the process was always a pleasure. The way I see it, slow stitching is simply an approach to any activity, to enjoy the process, to enjoy life. A process without a goal seems wasteful to me. Looking forward to visiting your channel soon. Thanks Marion! ❤

[@marionsworld24]

Totally agree Vivian 💐

[@melaniehopkins7541]

Blue and white are my very favorite. I’m happy that you’ve chosen those beautiful fabrics for this new page. When you were 1st placing them I immediately thought Kawandi. To me the slow stitch movement is all about slowing down, being peaceful in mind and body, not rushing and allow oneself to be calm. I absolutely love your channel, Marion.😊

[@marionsworld24]

It definitely is all of that.. Maybe because I've embroidered for so many years though..but I feel the same when I'm doing embroidery in the traditional way too. I just feel at peace with my needle and thread 🧵🪡

[@debzehr3244]

I love doing slow stitch collage. Your blue and white are lovely and I look forward to your white surface embroidery. 😊 As always, Marion, thank you. 💖💖

[@franwilson9324]

I know exactly what you mean by the fabric feeling so lovely in your hand as all those bits and pieces become one. I have been making quite a few pieces to turn into pouches or journal covers and really enjoy the process. I’m eager to see next weeks embroidery embellishment! I hope your spirits are lifting after the past few difficult weeks.🫂

[@marionsworld24]

I'm getting there.. 💐

[@carmencreamer3769]

As a long time stitcher, I agree totally with your thoughts and feelings about slow stitch. I think newer stitchers need a different way of relating needlework to their lives, having not grown up with it as an everyday necessity. I did grow up with it, with my mother sewing my clothes and knitting sweaters for the family. My niece, though, still doesn’t know how to sew on a button, and I do all the mending for her family.

[@marionsworld24]

I think you've hit the nail on the head there... It's the way the older we are the more likely we were to have had parents and grandparents who made and mended. That grew up during the war years when they didn't have much. I'm glad the appreciation of making things is having a resurgence.

[@debbrown5161]

Marion I follow quite a few thread artists on KZbin but I really really enjoy your unique perspective and your talent. I consider you a jewel 💎!

[@marionsworld24]

That's so lovely Deb. Thank you 💐

[@lordylordy886]

Marion,I just love your stitching and wonderful spirit,I do stitch along with you in my little shambles craft room I'm also working on and love the whole process of that too..I only wish I started it younger..haha.

[@marionsworld24]

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[@SewcraftymeT]

I just found your channel and I’m absolutely thrilled. Slow stitching is fairly new to me but I love it. It’s my relaxing happy place. Thank you for sharing ❤️

[@julienixon5911]

I don’t have a slow stitch project right now but I love listening to you talk!! Inspiring and calming!

[@susanmusgrave483]

I love watching you slow stitch! The moving out of the needle and the sound it makes it very hypnotic and soothing. Look forward to the next time!

[@amandar3614]

I can't be the only one who never knew how much I needed a tangle can I? 😁😁 It might be small, but it has huge ambition and nothing goes to waste now! Thank you for another lovely video Marion. I too feel relaxed and mindful when I embroider AND when I slow stitch, I don't see one as being more mindful or relaxing than the other either. I'm looking forward to seeing how you fuse the two styles.

[@marionsworld24]

I think my tangle has reached critical mass now. It never seems to get any bigger or smaller!

[@barbarapainter73]

Hello Marion I really enjoy watching all that you create. I am 77 so quite a bit older than you but like you was taught by my mum . She taught me to knit and sew she was self taught as her Mum died when my Mum was only seven so she did not have anyone to teach her. I know she would have enjoyed watching you too❤

[@marionsworld24]

Thanks Barbara. I take that as high praise thank you 💐

[@helenreid5860]

Following your inspiration I'm working on my first Kawandi piece today whilst listening to your Christmas advent videos from 2023. I love the whole process! Hoping that you have the time to produce new Christmas inspiration for this year! Its lovely listening to you! x

[@marionsworld24]

Oh my goodness! How wonderful to be stitching on a Kawandi... 🧵🪡 Christmas in October though... 😅 I am planning on doing the advent diary again. Goodness knows what I'll be doing..but it will be something 😂

[@helenreid5860]

@@marionsworld24 How amazing! I loved them all! Now I must get up and get my pickles started! Best wishes x

[@annadpusser164]

❤It looks wonderful, Marion!! Everything you create is a feast for the eyes!! Stunning composition!!!❣️🌟❣️🌟❣️🌟

[@robertaalbert4249]

I just love your tangle, I thought I was the only one who did that.

[@marionsworld24]

I think lots of us have them.. Mine just got a name because it's getting famous on the videos!

[@francesfletcher5936]

Marion, your videos are always so interesting and you have a lovely soothing voice. It's like sitting chatting with friends. Keep up the good work x

[@marionsworld24]

Thanks so much 💐

[@correzecyclingholidays6419]

Lovely project as usual😍 I have tried to sew random mindful slow stitch pieces and yet I still find myself sewing leaves and flowers across a random background. It seems that I cannot be calm in my mind until there is some form that resolves itself from the abstract. So I totally get what you were saying. Thank you for all your lovely videos, wise words and inspiration x

[@marionsworld24]

It sounds lovely... ☺️💐🪡🧵

[@pwitherspoon100]

I really enjoyed watching you stitching. ❤❤❤ all the blues are lovely and remind me of a city skyline lit up at night.

[@lindaherrington6291]

When a piece evolves without too much conscious decision making then that's the joy of slow stitching. As always we come away from your videos a little wiser and knowing we'll be back soon for more of Marion's World.

[@gudruneinarsdottir3593]

Watching your videos always make me happy. Thank you so much Marion. I am a fan of K3n also. You two are so creative

[@marionsworld24]

Thanks Gudrun!

[@poodlegirl55]

I grew up in Illinois, USA in farm country. Quilting was a way of life, using old clothing, feed sacks and things to make useful objects. Later in my adulthood I started to get into modern quilt-shop type of quilting. I became disillusioned with it quickly as it was very expensive and I did not enjoy making things like everyone else so I stopped quilting for years and took up crochet. Watching channels like yours and K3n got me back into just stitching which led to quilting again. Old fashioned hand quilting, using found vintage fabrics. I have made four this year alone. I can't wait to see what else you do with this fabric. You inspire me so much Marion. Hugs from Illinois.

[@marionsworld24]

I'm so glad you got back into your stitching. I find it such a joy whatever I'm doing...🪡🧵

[@SierraNovemberKilo]

I'm not doing a stitch journal (not yet anyway), but I have got a Kawandi in the project plan book! This has given me more ideas for when I get the "around to it" on that one. I'm sure I'm not the only one that waves back (to the device) when you sign off. I love stepping into Marion's World so long may you be there.🎉🎉🎉

[@marionsworld24]

I'll be thinking of that next time!

[@AngelaColeman-b6i]

Hello Marion. This piece of slow stitching has started off beautifully and I can’t see me running out of “ooohs” and “aahs” any time soon. But so much slow stitching I have seen always seems to invite just a few more stitches, just a little more embellishment, just a couple more beads etc. So, maybe, this will be one of those projects that never really has a fixed end date. And what an ongoing treat that process will be to watch. Have a great week and I’m looking forward to your next video.

[@marionsworld24]

Thanks Angela. I've finished all the stitching on it now. It's ready for next week and the white embroidery that will be going on top.

[@AngelaColeman-b6i]

@@marionsworld24 Sounds like you have been really busy. And I just know it’s going to be beautiful. So many people will, like me, be looking forward to seeing it next week. In the meantime, have lots of fun with all the crafts you turn your hand too.

[@ingeleonora-denouden6222]

Hi Marion. I found you some time ago through k3n. I love how you both have different views but still are ' on the same path'. 😊

[@marionsworld24]

I totally agree with that..thank you ☺️🧵🪡

[@debrablanson2288]

K3n and you are both wonderful stitchers, ❤❤❤watching you both,😊😊

[@marionsworld24]

Thank you so much

[@rozdragun3015]

My mom to, was a seamstress . And my grandma a knitter and crocheter. Embroidery and counted cross stitch i learned from a good friend of mine, years ago. I've passed it on to both my daughters. Isn't it wonderful?

[@marionsworld24]

It truly is 💕

[@chrissiebury5339]

You have put into words exactly how I felt about the Slow Stitch book which I too bought years ago. I have recently been looking at it again and enjoying the philosophy behind it. Like you, I embrace all types of stitching and use whatever method to suit my mood!

[@marionsworld24]

That's it exactly. Whatever suits at the time. Let's just embrace it all..😊🧵🪡

[@yarnlyrical6658]

I understand your initial reluctance to fully embrace slow stitching. I was fortunate to have been taught basic some embroidery stitches by my sewing teacher at school. I loved these lessons to say the least but I was always fretting about the quality of my stitching. I think the slow stitching movement has helped people (like me) to loosen up and just enjoy the process. I often wonder what my teacher would make of our slow stitch pieces today! I yearn for the day when I can retire and sew along with you more often! ❤

[@gaylerichardson900]

This is going to be beautiful. Hand quilting my quilts is, to me, the most enjoyable part of the quilt-making process. Just using running stitches back and forth and up and down is very satisfying and relaxing; and to feel the texture of the fabrics become more dense and luxurious as I go along. I can’t wait to see how you continue with this.

[@marionsworld24]

So lovely... The rhythm of the stitching..🪡🧵

[@dianesinclair1157]

Hi Marion I learned embroidery in the 60s from my grandmother. She taught me a few basic stitches and back then I always used a pattern My stitches were excellent and I enjoyed it very much. I did it from kits for many years until they stopped making them and made cross stitch kits which I was not interested in. But, I felt the same as you about feeling like my embroidery didn't count or wasn't Important! Now I've been doing slow stitching since about March of this year. I enjoy it but felt the same way when I did all those embroidery pieces. It relaxed me and filled me with joy. But the downside of making kits is I am not very creative and it's been difficult for me to be make my own pieces. But I am pressing on and learning and am having fun in the process. I bought thar book you mentioned back in March and have learned so much! I am thinking of dyeing my fabrics with natural materials. Can't wait to begin this process. Thank you for your continued videos. I learn so much from you!

[@marionsworld24]

I'm glad you carried on. I think you must be creative as you've kept going, through the times where you thought it wasn't working for you , and now you've found something that is giving you joy

[@gillianpayne374]

Thank you Marion. I have always been undecided about slow stitching myself. The embroidery I tend to work on is much more traditional. I am sure if and when I give slow stitching a try I will enjoy myself but others may look at the end result as a step backwards. It's certainly different and not for everyone but I did enjoy watching, it was obvious you were having a good time. ❤😊

[@marionsworld24]

I definitely don't see it as a step backwards... It's just different and as I said in the video it's all just putting thread through fabric.. I don't think there's a hierarchy between knitting and crochet... they're both crafts using yarn to make something. I think it's the same with slow stitching. Two ends of the same thread perhaps?

[@Valkyriepedersen]

Its so peaceful and comforting to spend time watching you slow stitch. I also enjoy your speaking along with your process. Its a fascinating medium. I'm afraid to take it up because I am so invested in so many other craft and art forms. Only so much space lol. Love your channel

[@marionsworld24]

I know just what you mean! Time and space doesn't always allow us to indulge in all the things we'd like to do ☺️

[@Valkyriepedersen]

@@marionsworld24 I know right? I did buy a bad of sequins yesterday so it looks like I am considering an attempt one day .

[@Valkyriepedersen]

well you have corrupted me.....I went a bought a ton of stuff to start slow stitching. I have a lot of lace and trim that has been in a wooden box for a long time. It smells musky. Do you know a way to get that smell out of trims and lace?

[@susanwarford4221]

Yes, people still do tapestry on canvas herein the US. It went out of fashion in the 1980’s but has come back slowly. It costs the bomb now and then more to have the finished canvas made into a pillow. We have both preprinted canvas and plain. I am new to your channel but already I like. ❤❤😊😊

[@marionsworld24]

Thanks for that Susan. I have tapestry cushions I made from designs in a lovely book, but I don't think I see printed canvases around anymore. Maybe it's now online.🤔 I'll have to have a look at what's done these days.

[@booksmith1193]

I also watch K3n and am so pleased you’ve found each other. There’s another lady on KZbin who teaches textile stitching from the Bronze Age and it’s fascinating to see the origins of your stitching. It’s so similar to your stitching. That’s your tradition that you are furthering. Her name is Sally Poynter, channel is the same name.

[@booksmith1193]

Should be Sally Pointer-sorry

[@marionsworld24]

Oh yes I know Sally's channel. She shows really interesting things on there. I love the way she talks about the historical ways of making things.😊

[@sureed1157]

Thank you so much Marion, you cheer me up too. My beloved cat Frank died on Monday morning, and I have been so sad, but watching you do this slow stitching really soothed my soul. Thank you so much. P.S. my late Dad used to do lots of tapestries on printed canvas. :-)

[@marionsworld24]

Oh I'm so sorry to hear that Su. It's awfully sad when they go. Boo is missed a lot here. I hope he didn't suffer at the end 💐 Sending you heartfelt feelings across the ether...

[@sureed1157]

@@marionsworld24 thank you so much. I don’t think he really knew about it as he was purring all round us in bed about 20 minutes before. I got up and saw he was still on the bed and called him to feed him and realised he was gone! It was a terrible shock for us all - he was only 14. 😢💔

[@susanschank6064]

It is so very pleasant to spend time stitching with you chatting. Thank you again!

[@WendyAnneLewis-1058]

It was lovely to listen to you chat as you stitched, Marion. I was struck by the beautiful cover of Claire's book too, when I bought it a few years ago. It took me until this year to start stitching in earnest, though, and it's thanks to you! I remember being nervous and excited to begin the first week of the stitch journal, but you were so reassuring, and I just "took my needle and thread for a walk," as you recommended. I was thrilled with that first little running-stitched piece, and took a photo of it sitting on the cover of Claire's book. Little did I know that I'd soon be a devoted follower of both you and k3n, and my needle has done a whole lot of walking (skipping, cartwheeling) in the months since then. I'm sure people have told you about the wonderful coincidence that both you and k3n used Claire's book for inspiration this week. It was fun to remember the book that started it all, for me, and to stitch along with the two women who now inspire me every week!

[@marionsworld24]

What a wonderful message to receive Wendy! Thank you so much. It fills my heart to know how much you've enjoyed starting to embroider and stitch along with us. I'm truly happy to know that it's sparked something for you to carry on with... 💐💐💐🪡🧵

[@annietwemlow9967]

I enjoyed watching this video, your enthusiasm is so infectious.

[@ingelatorvaldsson990]

Thank you Marion for this nice episode! I'm looking forward to start on this new side. Here in Sweden we have had many sunny days this autum and now the grass is covered in frost every morning. The golden leaves is falling gently from the trees. It is a beautiful time just now. Greatings to you! 🧡🍂🌻🍁

[@marionsworld24]

We've had our first frost here too. The trees are looking beautiful in their autumn finery 🍂

[@susandeveaux4117]

Oh ! How I LOVE slow stitching! I have the same book, & think that’s what got me so interested in it too. What a lovely piece, Marion !! I love the combination of blues. Your Kwandi videos inspired me to make 2 large ones, & they are just so satisfying to do. Lately, I’ve been making the French Rose quilt pattern in potholders, as gifts, & my last one had slow stitching incorporated into it. Thanks so much for all your inspirational videos, Marion !!! I truly appreciate you so much!!! 🧵💙🪡

[@marionsworld24]

Ah .the lovely Kawandi... I should make another one too..🧵🪡

[@rhondabland2301]

Between watching your show and k3n I have learned a lot and listening to you talk about the rain ,I wish we would get some here here in Texas use where I live we haven't had any for almost 3 weeks it is so dry here.glad I have my rain water containers full to be able to water my little garden and flowers

[@marionsworld24]

I think the UK has just had the wettest September on record. It's all topsy turvy 😏

[@lesahanners5057]

As I was watching this along came a cloudburst and gulleywashed us with rain. I pray it crossed the river and finally puts out the forest fire that has been burning all summer, just south of us in Oregon. It is in a part of the Columbia Gorge, in such rugged terrain they haven't bothered to fight it. It made for a smokey summer here. We could have used some of your rain. 😊

[@lucycannon6732]

The blues are lovely, Marion! I was very excited to hear you talk about wanting to do a traditional Kantha, as I've been seriously thinking of doing that after my current project is complete! So nice to have someone to stitch with :)

[@marionsworld24]

I'll have to have a proper look into it first. I only know about it superficially at the moment.

[@lucycannon6732]

@@marionsworld24 No pressure at all! I'm just delighted to have found you and K3N and a few others :)

[@janillingsworth5347]

I felt the same about slow stitching too as I learned embroidery from my grand mother's and find it very meditative. I like the relaxed way of slow stitching, not focusing on neatness and uniformity. I use to darn Dads socks for Mum and loved it.

[@pamlacey136]

This was such a nice video, so relaxing and enjoyable. I worked on my cross stitch, doing one over one on my piece. I know that cross stitch is not the same technique as slow stitching but it is definitely also a slow stitch! LOL. Enjoy your slow stitch and I hope the weather gets nice and sunny where you are.

[@marionsworld24]

I've done cross stitch and it's definitely not fast ☺️ plus.. lots of lovely colours and seeing the design blossom as s you put in each stitch is so lovely!

[@glennissalls4734]

So interesting and I love the slow stitching page. I wonder about the appeal of blues and this patching type of fabric pieces to make a whole. Thanks Marion.

[@melindamiller4817]

Love watching you stitch. Your voice is very soothing and relaxing.

[@marionsworld24]

💐

[@paulinedonnelly6077]

Lovely video as always Marion ... I love the blue shades & can imagine how lovely it feels in your hands 🤗🤗🤗🤗 Oooh I want that cardigan You're wearing 😂🤣😂🤣😂 Nice to see your lovely top xxx love & hugs 😍😍😍🇦🇺😎😘😘 Waving bye bye 👋👋

[@marionsworld24]

👋 ☺️🧵🪡

[@EleanorCornford]

I think slow stitching is a useful way into appreciating stitches, fabric feel and pattern if you have never done embroidery before. I began doing sashiko as an easy stitch which was functional repair for old Japanese clothing, and it made me enjoy the ‘process’. I then tried making a kawandi quilt, and looked at kantha and those simple stitches really enhance textiles, the feel of fabric. The repair of clothes as you say was more the type of sewing most people did, rather than aiming for the beautiful decorative embroidery, like Chinese clothing had, also love those plain quilted Chinese jackets. I suppose the luxury of using stitch for embroidery is like the difference in using paint for pure design or creative work as opposed to painting plain walls. Relaxing while stitching is an acquired thing, getting used to using needle and thread creatively can be hard as a beginner. Your videos really mix both mindfulness and functionality for stitching, you are so creative, and listening to someone who is a natural stitcher, using traditional methods learnt from your Mum and Grandma, for such a range is wonderful. I like to learn about stitching from you as someone who can both ‘do’ it properly and is enjoying using those skills in more creative ways, instead of just following trends which can be sometimes feel pointless after a while! Sorry for the massive comment!!

[@marionsworld24]

I loved this comment Eleanor! You're point about painting walls re painting a picture is spot on. Both are using a medium to be creative in very different ways. Also slow stitch can be an entry point into different ways of using thread..or just be of itself. It shouldn't matter as long as the person is enjoying their time in making.. Thank you very much ☺️🧵🪡💐

[@88BlueLadyM88]

Marion you're truly inspirational. I have only discovered your KZbin channel recently, but have watched almost every single one of your videos since then. It is very soothing to watch what you’re doing, and the results are amazing every single time. Thank you very much for sharing your brilliant artistic ideas with us all. All the best to you, and very warm greetings from Houghton le Spring.

[@marionsworld24]

Thank you so much. I'm glad you enjoyed watching them... My brother lives at Houghton le Spring ☺️

[@antheatweedie4255]

I so enjoyed this video today!! 😊 Thank you Marion. ⚘️⚘️

[@BeverlyBarber-b9y]

Slow stitching is kind of therapeutic!

[@carolentringer8836]

Have you heard, “Sewing is my therapy and threads are my meds.” 😉🪡

[@marionsworld24]

It all feels that way to me 😊🧵🪡

[@karenlane6826]

I feel the difference with slow stitching is that anyone can achieve it and make something beautiful but so much of your work is pure artistry to be admired but probably never attained by most people. There’s a place for all levels of stitching as it gives joy and satisfaction to the creator/observer but I love that you are showcasing the more traditional stitches in such an engaging way. So thrilled to see how your channel is growing ❤

[@marionsworld24]

I hope I'm showing that anyone can try anything and have beautiful results if they're interested in learning. And that they can use my videos as a point of thinking about something they could do themselves as I mix up any style that suits me to get the result that I want. Sometimes it's just 'permission' to not stick to those rules we were taught in the old days of how embroidery had to be...☺️🧵🪡

[@PatriciaWiegold]

Thank you Marion for sharing your embroidery. I so enjoy watching you stitch and hearing the joy in your voice as you work. It is something I enjoy too. ❤

[@rosemarystubbs6938]

Marion, I have started doing a bit of slow stitching. I made a pad to put a plant pot on on a wooden piece of furniture. It may not look much to some, but I really enjoyed the process of making it and I think that is what slow stitching is about to me,... the process. Can't wait for next week to see what you do to get some ideas!

[@carolreid9755]

Thank you Marion as always for your video. I agree with you I lose myself in whatever stitching I do. Slow stitching almost gave me permission just to stitch, no pattern ,no colour , do what you want. I also found once I made my new material I could leave it as is or go to town on it. Different stitches ,different techniques all in one place. I honestly felt a bit rebellious 😂😂 but so enjoyed it. I am working on a landscape adding texture ,fabric, different threads. It is evolving all the time.

[@marionsworld24]

Rebellious! Totally agree.. ☺️

[@catherinelavender3993]

I love your thread tangle!! It is a spark for creativity 💜

[@marionsworld24]

☺️

[@jacquelinebergman6431]

We have a lovely embroidery artist in Winnipeg, Canada who paints needlepoint canvases for people to stitch the tapestry embroideries you referred to. I like that K3n points out that the slow stitch process is unique to each of us and that it is more about the mindfulness of the stitching and noticing your reaction to things during the process. My mind is constantly designing things, so it is very difficult for me to avoid having an end piece in mind when I am stitching and I often enjoy the process more when it is planned or marked on the fabric. I recently finished a Kawandi inspired table cover and I absolutely love the feel of the stitches and weight of the piece. I think I may be well suited to Sashiko style stitching because I love geometric patterns and would feel very relaxed with a grid to guide my stitches. Your Sashiko embroidered jacket was a great inspiration to me, so I am hoping to try a similar project one day. Thank you for another great video Marion. I look forward to seeing what new embroidery stitches you introduce us to on this page.

[@marionsworld24]

💐🧵🪡☺️

[@dianecooke2885]

you are a wonderful and inspiring lady. love your videos. x

[@cherylherrera6917]

It's going to be beautiful, it already looks great. Thank you so much for sharing.

[@kimtownsend838]

Hello Marion 🤗 I made both my rice bags like this, it really is so relaxing not having a plan and just picking some pieces of matching fabrics, I have a blue one and a beige goldie one, and five panels done for a pink and orange one, that I need to make a lining for. I never get tired of blues and white, I think it's my favourite,,I really love anything blue and white striped too. Happy stitching, keep cosy, we have the same dark wet days, quite miserable out there, so it's good to keep busy and not let it seep in. 🍄🌅🫠

[@marionsworld24]

☺️💐🧵🪡

[@trishjoyce9882]

This piece is so lovely Marion ❣️ I have not been on KZbin for a while and today’s video was just the lift I needed😊👏🏼. You are so kind to all of us even when you might not be feeling the best yourself…a very special lady. 😊 Thank you and sending a huge hug 🦋🌻 I’m off to find some blue fabrics 😂💝

[@marionsworld24]

Thank you so much 💐

[@tammydayfl]

This is the best explained and detailed slow stitched video I have seen so far. I'm in the process of going back and watching your previous videos to learn all the techniques you've been doing on videos and thoroughly enjoying them so far. Thanks for sharing 😊

[@marionsworld24]

Thanks so much Tammy. That means a lot 💐