Mindful, Meditative Inspiration Patch: Stitch-N-StoryTime Wk 11

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In today's video, I talk about Slow Living and how we can practice more mindfulness in our daily lives, throwing perfection out the door. We will create a simple running stitch patch using many of our most loved and used threads. When we look at the patch, it will remind us to slow down and inspire us to create more simply.
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[@jaynewood6714]

‘Be the best that you can be’, ‘ if a job is worth doing, it’s worth doing right’, ‘waste not, want not’ , ‘idle hands are the devil’s workshop’, and so many more…. It’s hard to stop all those lifelong echoes from rattling around in one’s head I’ve been working on it- unlearning all these lessons . Letting go . Accepting good as enough. Purposely not doing something I’m compelled to do( or think I am). Giving myself permission to do nothing…..Sometimes for a whole day-or sometimes for just 10 minutes. Learning to say NO… and not feeling guilty. Loving the sound of silence and seeking it everyday. Just a few of my slowing down and mindful acts.

[@JeriBellini]

GREAT words of wisdom! We all have to work at it, it really doesn't come easy! 💜💜💜

[@birdietherecycledhippychic642]

Yes yes, you said it perfectly. I say I'm in the process of 'detangling'.. Retraining your brain at this age is so hard.

[@hp-cs7mx]

I so love your chat about slow living. My husband and I have done this since retirement in 2020. One thing that I do which people think is a bit weird is have the radio on a classic music channel as often as possible - I imagine the beautiful music is soaking into my house and spaces, getting rid of bad news and busyness. It helps to let go of having a timetable too, my to do lists are very short too. Loving life here, and loving your slow stitching Jeri, thank you for your inspiration ( from Australia).

[@JeriBellini]

What a blessing! 💜💜💜

[@CheapEngineerCrafts]

There are no mistakes, they’re design choices!

[@JeriBellini]

YES! Love that! 💜💜💜

[@debzehr3244]

Stitching is relaxing for me. Running stitch and invisible baste are especially mindful. 💖💖💖

[@JeriBellini]

Me too Deb! I could sit and stitch all day! 💜💜💜

[@deborahmeyer-y4m]

Thank you, Jeri! I always enjoy your chats. Blessings.

[@JeriBellini]

You are so welcome I'm glad you're here! 💜

[@pamcox8582]

I spent at least 20 years making quilts, and the part I enjoyed most was sewing the bindings on by hand, I discovered that the slow stitch projects I enjoy the most are the repeating the motions of sewing these scraps together (like sewing down bindings), and making the cloth books, which usually end up looking like mini quilts, that allow me to basically do the repetitive motions of binding sewing. I have no idea what my kids will think of all my "bookish", slow stitch projects. They don't ask and I don't tell :). I only do them when I am alone meditating, but I have never had so much enjoyment. To think I had to get through a whole quilt to get to the fun part, and now I can just get to the fun at once. Having visits with you while I do it is just all the better.

[@JeriBellini]

Hi Pam! Gosh you explained that so well, and isn't it a wonderful thing when we have that sort of epiphany about something. I know I love repetative anything, it puts me in the zone. Thanks so much for spending time with me! 💜💜💜💜💜

[@jacquelinegonzalezmahr5301]

You would like Kate from the Last Homely House. She is a quilter as well and loves hand sewing bindings best. She also really enjoys hand quilting. Not the traditional fine quilting but lovely colorful stitching that looks more like Kantha.

[@pamcox8582]

@@jacquelinegonzalezmahr5301 Yes! I have followed Kate when she had less than 500 followers. She is always an inspiration to me. I wish I had done so before I did so much quilting, I could have saved myself a lot of angst when it came time to quilt. I just hated machine quilting, and did them by hand, so I could have used Kate's freestyle on all those quilts!

[@JeriBellini]

@@jacquelinegonzalezmahr5301 I found Kate about 6 months ago, love her!

[@konnie9325]

@@pamcox8582 I love hand sewing my binding also. It’s so relaxing. To me that’s my favorite part of quilting.

[@bettywood5812]

You asked about separating embroidery floss. I'm adding embroidery to my dots so I noticed. I find that if I pull the threads one at a time, it comes easily, every time. When I try to pull 2 at a time, I need to hold all three legs (2 threads being separated, the 2 or 4 threads left, the "bottom" of the whole) or I end up with a tangle, then have to pull one at a time through the tangle. One of the 3 "legs" is held in my mouth while I pull the 2 threads out. In practice it depends on how the threads separate. Did I get 2 or 1? If I get 2, I give it a try. Sometimes it's successful. Sometimes I get the tangle and go to one at a time.

[@sueroberts1161]

Great Jeri Talk today! (Who needs Ted when Jeri is on the interwebs!) I really appreciate the topic of mindfulness, slow living, and acceptance. We've all been running around trying to keep up with everything and need to balance that out with self-care. Today's talk was a great reminder to take time everyday to do activities to keep yourself centered. Thanks.

[@JeriBellini]

Thanks Sue, 🤣 Sometimes we just get sucked in and we have stop and use our NO work, Boundaries! And I try to practice all three of the words you used. We need a reminder sign in our space! 💜💜💜

[@birdietherecycledhippychic642]

I really needed to hear this today. I have Lyme Disease and have to do routines also to get my inflamed body going in yhe morning. You encouraged me because alot of times just getting animals tended to and husband out the door can sidetrack me from what I need to do to make the day successful. Your talk puts me back in focus. Thank you Jeri❤

[@JeriBellini]

You are so welcome, please don't overlook yourself, you will be of no use to anything. What's that they say if you're going down in a plane, put your own mask on first! 💜💜💜💜💜

[@julieholleran974]

I think your method of folding your patch to get a line to follow is such a great idea; my stitches always seem to meander if I just do them "by eye"! which is ok by me, but to have a "straightish" line sometimes is really rewarding, I think....thanks for a great video...hugs, Julierose🥰

[@JeriBellini]

Mine do too, meander that is, a simple crease keeps it somewhat in line. Thanks for watching! 💜

[@debrablanson2288]

I was putting together some hexagons for some coasters that was my slow stitching while I watched and listened, personally I don’t believe in perfection and if you make a mistake just keep pushing forward it will all work itself out. Happy stitching everyone. ❤❤❤😊

[@JeriBellini]

Absolutley! 💜💜💜

[@lalagamma4452]

Crocheting either blankets or tiny thresd appliques is how i unwind. I like to do junk Journal and I haveso much stuff I'm overwhelmed. But I i struggle with pairing down . My house is so stuffed with craft supplies its ridiculous. Can you give me ideas for that. Very relaxing. A bad mattress is not good for for things like your back , neck and mood. So nice of you to help the people with moving the home to a new space. I bet they both appreciate your help. I was 5ft 6 inches...now I'm 5ft 4inches. I used to walk and to start my day. The doctor just put me on a cane, I was falling all the time even being slow. I can be inthe bathroom and I stand and without any warning I go down. Walking at a slow pace and before I know what is happening I'm going flat on my face. I need to go back to work our finances are not enough. But at 66 using a cane no one sees me a good person to hire. Congratulations again on the Great Granddaughter. They're awesome. Happy World Wide Watercolor Month. Huge hugs. Namaste 🐞🐞🐞

[@JeriBellini]

You have to figure out a way to re-invent yourself Lala. All of us older folk that have to work need to do that, because no one wants to hire us. Even though we have more common sense than most young people. Brian and I sell online and I started my YT channel. We do other things too and the combination gets us enough to pay our bills. When I lost my income (my bead shop) I had to figure out something else. I was pretty sick back then too. It's not easy, I totally understand where you are coming from. If you have a lot of craft supplies, sell some off, it will get you some money and clear out your space too. Sending you BIG hugs, 💜💜💜

[@lalagamma4452]

Jeri I appreciate you and your wonderful advice. Huge hugs. Namaste 🐞🐞🐞

[@gonerustic]

Thanks so much for this - sharing with some friends while on a stitching retreat 🌸😊

[@JeriBellini]

Oh that sounds like FUN! Say hi for me! 💜

[@gonerustic]

@@JeriBellini - thank you - I passed that on. They love your channel 🌸😊

[@konnie9325]

I came across your channel today and have been binge watching. I love your channel and everything you make. I’ve done a little slow stitch and love how relaxing it is. You have given me so many ideas now that I can try. ❤

[@JeriBellini]

Welcome!! I'm SO glad you're here! 💜💜💜

[@bernadettesimpson9563]

Just love your videos as you say so relaxing .. slow stitching is the best thing to allow you to sit which is hard to do for me I have to be busy so this is good for me..thank you for introducing me to The Dot project which I am throughly enjoying… now I’m starting on a journal sky is the limit.. thank you .. Bernie x

[@JeriBellini]

Oh that makes me so happy! 💜💜💜

[@mgailqster]

Jeri, i so enjoy your tutorials & have been trying your fun stuff. Thank you for this idea. And the finger pressing tip!

[@JeriBellini]

You're so welcome! I'm glad to see you here! 💜

[@dennypondaview]

Your incredible thankyou

[@JeriBellini]

I love you too! 💜

[@dailydoseofpaper]

Great video and topic Jeri! Stitching has really helped me recovering from a burn out. I wouldn’t say I am a perfectionist but I guess I was for others, not for myself. I wasn’t able to slow down for a long time in my job as a social worker and as a mom. Doing much better now and fully enjoy creating and slow living🍀💖

[@JeriBellini]

I probably should have been a social worker myself, I love helping others. That must have been a very satisfying career but I get getting burnout from it. I'm so happy you are finding time for yourself these days! 💜💜💜

[@dailydoseofpaper]

@@JeriBellini I am sure you would have been great at it!!💕🍀💖

[@mariejosemathot756]

So true: there is no mistakes, just deviations that can be creative

[@JeriBellini]

Absolutely! 💜💜💜

[@ljshaw8516]

The pop of the needle dancing through the fabric is so relaxing to hear and watch! THANKS!☺ x's, lj

[@JeriBellini]

LJ, my virtual buddy! Glad you enjoyed it! 💜💜💜

[@shelleygiesbrecht4759]

I was diagnosed with hypermobile EDS four years ago, so I know where you’re coming from. The ligaments in all my joints are affected, especially knees, hips, shoulders and hands. The sad thing is, I passed it on to my children and grandchildren and they have their own issues. I am so thankful that slow stitching and knitting are actually good for my hands, so I get to do as much of both as I want with no issues. Thanks for the stitching and story time. ❤

[@JeriBellini]

I’m curios how old you are Shelly, it’s only been the last years that people are getting validated with a diagnosis. I’ve figured out how to live with it… things could always be worse! 💜

[@shelleygiesbrecht4759]

@@JeriBellini I’ll be 56 next month. I have had my share of dislocation issues throughout my life, (hip and knee) as well as POTS, digestive issues, etc. Not much can be done about it, but it’s nice to have answers.

[@rinafleisch7655]

I’m right there with you and @JeriBellini . I was diagnosed with hEDS 5 years ago at 64. The most helpful recommendation the doctor gave me, besides dietary and gentle exercise advice, was “learn how to live within your limitations”. Slowing down, not striving to do more and to be more to prove myself, and trying to get over perfectionism were the keys. Hobbies, such as drawing and painting, and now stitching(!), have been a life preserver for me. Thank you, Jeri, for all you do! ❤

[@clairesanders1451]

Love this idea. I was also thinking of doing this but with different size stitches on each row or even still keeping with running stitches but doing small and large stitches in each row in different patterns ect, eg. Large medium small. Repeat. Large small repeat and so on. Such a simple technique but with so much scope with just one colour and one stitch. So many patches for an inspiration book. Thank you. Hope you are well and having a good day. And enjoyed watching the van removal. Stay safe beautiful lady

[@JeriBellini]

That's what Rebecca did in the book, the stitch lengths were all different. I think that's a great idea! Maybe I'll add a few more rows like that in between the other ones. Thanks for watching Claire! 💜

[@cosmiccoyotedog-doreenb9605]

Very interesting, I'm going to ponder this. I do love slow stitches, and very rarely throw anything out that goes wrong. Your stitches are so uniform. Thank you, Jeri.

[@JeriBellini]

Your stitches will become uniform without you even realizing it when you slow down and just focus on what you're doing. I didn't try to do that it just happened. There's other days when I'm not focused and they are a mess. 💜💜💜 Thank you for being here!

[@barbclark69]

Great discussion about perfectionism. Ever since I started doing art journaling, way back in 2011, I've scanned every piece I've ever done. I run the album of those scans as my screen saver. So imagine my surprise when one of my very earliest art journal pages shows up on my screen for five minute, and it's one of the ones that was definitely NOT perfect. Some of them really make me laugh. But then, some of the ones I was squeamish about when I did them make me look at them with such surprise. Hey, I really like that one, I'll think. I also wanted to say that making the dots seems to be quieting and meditative for me. I really enjoy that aspect of it. -- Barbara

[@JeriBellini]

Hi Barb! The dots definetly put me in the zone, and I'm glad they do for you too! I love the idea of having your work on a screen saver! How fun that must be! I'm so glad you're here! 💜💜💜💜💜

[@ljshaw8516]

Hello KZbin friend Jeri! Do you have a camera in my casa? The perfectionist part I can relate too SEW much. And yes, causes migraines, IBS, etc. I had to be a multi-tasker my whole life in my jobs and in my head I still have to be that 🐰, but a 🐢is what I aspire to be as I've had too many falls in my house and when I venture out. You are so good for my slow spirit I am trying to embrace wholeheartedly. x's lj p.s. I would have done the exact same thing about the home they were going to demolish!!! That was nuts...but we live in such a "disposable" society - so sad.

[@JeriBellini]

The house is gone, the lot is empty! I’m so glad I was able to help. And I’m so glad you’re here! 💜💜💜💜💜

[@jeannepadgett344]

❤

[@JeriBellini]

Thank you for the love! 💜

[@lezlierussell2834]

OMG I didn’t realize you were in Cape May. I’m across the bay in Lewes!

[@JeriBellini]

Get out! My daughter is in Bethany! I ferry over to visit her! 💜💜💜

[@lezlierussell2834]

@@JeriBellini 👍

[@katpaints]

I love this! Having samples is so helpful! Photos are nice but they don't give a good idea of the dimensional effect that different threads give. Now that have found my threads again, I am curious on how others store and sort your threads. I have my 6-strand skeins in those plastic cases, wound on bobbins. I have other threads of different sizes, but not many - and a lot of them were my mother's. She passed away in almost 50 years ago and the colors are definitely from the 70s. Do you store threads by color or type/size? I also have the thread case she made in the 30s - a roll-up fabric that has slots for tag-board bobbins that includes some that are silk - indicated by her "s" on the bobbin. I think she may have wound them on the bobbins after she opened a skein. I have never used them but was analyzing them the other day. I've been winding some of my crochet thread onto plastic bobbins. It makes it easier to carry with me. And, h-EDS???? Seriously? I found out it answers my lifelong problems just a few years ago. Waking up in more pain than when I go to bed is frustrating! Sigh.

[@JeriBellini]

No kidding! You have it too?! I wound a bunch of embroidery thread on those paper bobbins, have them in a plastic box at home. Here I just throw them all in a small box, they are a knarly mess but I don’t care! 🤣 💜💜💜

[@katpaints]

@@JeriBellini I understand! LOL I was taught how to untangle jewelry when I was a kid by my grandpa. He used to go to thrift stores and buy boxes of tangled jewelry for not much at all and he would spend hours separating things! It has come in handy many times. My things get tangled and I just sit until it is usable again! Talk about meditation time! LOL! And yes! That hypermobile type is turning out to be much more common! And it is inherited. I have my uncle's thumbs that would bend out. I am amazed how the many odd health problems are related, from falling down a lot when I was running to school to the hiatal hernia I was born with. Strange! Yeah. Knowing actually makes my mind rest!

[@bettywood5812]

I'm working on embellishing some dots. The idea of one a day just doesn't work for me. I'm working in an assembly line. The squares were cut, then hemmed, circles cut (lots left over for another project), circles added to all. I'm now working on the embellishments. I think the starting and stopping required when doing one from the beginning to the embellishment gets me derailed. My mind goes to a different place for each step. Just taking your great idea as inspiration and doing it my way, just like you said to do.

[@JeriBellini]

Betty, I did the same thing! When I started I did one dot and thought I would do it that way but no it has morphed to assembly line and I love it so much more. So have fun and make DOTS! 💜💜💜

[@bettywood5812]

About perfection. I'm not perfect but I don't leave leaving too much proof.

[@JeriBellini]

I get it Betty! 💜💜💜 Thanks for watching!

[@mgailqster]

Folks, when my fingers hurt from arthritis, I wonder what others are taking for arthritis inflammation.

[@noelamulcahy2112]

In Australia, we have a tablet called Panadol osteo, taken three times a day and gives some people relief. I have had a new joint in one of my fingers and two more need it, which I will have done at some stage.

[@SusanBautch]

I have started a slow stich block. With sewing threads. I started this about 6 months ago. I love it. I love the way you make us relax.

[@JeriBellini]

Wonderful! It’s my goal in life at the moment! 💜💜💜