Primroses....Page 1 in the Fabric Flower Book

I've made the first page in my fabric flower book. Hopefully you'll find lots of good tips here. From more painting with Inktense, to enhancing your design with stitching and bonding onto your page.
Timestamps
00:00 Intro
00:25 Primrose Page Setup
01:55 Painting with Inktense
08:24 Edging the Images
12:33 Enhancing Your Design with Stitching
16:05 Cutting Out
22:49 Arranging the Design on the Page
24:40 Pressing to Fix
26:39 Writing the Quote
31:44 Quilt Update
33:31 What's Next...?

[@denisepettit8534]

I gave you a like immediately so I don't forget because I am not concerned with disliking a show by you. Thank you for no music and I enjoy your talking like you do. When people have company no one plays music incase there is a silent moment. I always appreciate your beautiful outdoors as well. Ohhh, your walk on the beach thrilled me.

[@marionsworld24]

Thanks so much Denise 💐

[@subritton2079]

Watching you work is like watching magic happen. ☺

[@marionsworld24]

Too kind Sue. Thank you.

[@michaliaholliday9569]

Really beautiful and inspiring, Marion. Thank you for taking us along on the journey. I'm learning so much. 💕

[@marionsworld24]

Thanks Michalia...

[@lindak7499]

Marion, I soooo enjoy watching your step by step process because you make it seem so easy and inspiring. Thank you.

[@marionsworld24]

You are so welcome

[@janealexander3318]

Love this first page. Primroses always remind me of my Mum… it was her middle name ( and she hated it ) 😂

[@lornaking1825]

So pretty, one of my favourite Spring flowers. Thanks for sharing x

[@bestcrossroad]

My Lord! How beautiful! I’ll think of your beautifully aligned primroses every time I’ll see a pointed sharpie😊

[@marionsworld24]

You've made me smile!...

[@claudiaalvarez-tv9fc]

I definitely will make a book of flowers for me😊 You are a very good teacher Thank you

[@lydias329]

How wonderful to watch you create the primrose page....thank you so much for showing us....I am way behind starting my book but am learning so much....🍃🥀🍃🥀🍃

[@wendymanning9617]

Beautiful first page! Love seeing your techniques. Thank you

[@barbarapassmore7761]

What a great idea Marion and it looks so effective. Never seen this technique before 😊❤

[@marionsworld24]

You'll have to give it a try Barbara 😊

[@barbarabeckman6722]

I love your instructions and process to use these on your flower book pages.

[@ConniePloch]

You are so talented-this is beautiful 😍

[@cynthiaroberts7809]

Lovely technique....so pretty !

[@GillianHall-zu8xb]

The primroses look beautiful ! You are very talented and I love the way you make everything look so easy x

[@marionsworld24]

I try to make it so that anyone will realise that they could do it too... It's just taking things in stages and going carefully.

[@geerhona]

Marion you’re a born teacher and your family are very lucky to have you as a role model! It’s so relaxing to watch and listen to you…. so glad that I found your channel.

[@marionsworld24]

I'm glad you're here too.. thank you 🪡🧵

[@rachelberry1570]

Another great video Marion! I could watch you paint and stitch for hours! After seeing you sew hexagons with Hexiforms I got myself a pack and I'm now addicted to that..... what's the betting I get addicted to your next quilt too. Best wishes from a very wet Herefordshire.

[@marionsworld24]

Hexiform is so good to use. It makes hexies so addictive! I'm almost finished my table runner. What are you going to make with yours Rachel?

[@rachelberry1570]

@@marionsworld24 I haven't got a clue! I'm just enjoying the process at the moment and it's making a nice change from my Tunisian crochet scrap blanket which I work on in the evenings.

[@sheila-wn7cn]

Loved watching you create the primrose page. Clear easy to follow guidance. I just wish wish wish I could do what I used to do but my hands won’t let me these days. It great that you are encouraging people to perhaps try something new. We are forever learning. Thank you Marion.😊❤

[@marionsworld24]

Lifelong learning. I truly believe that is what we should all aspire to! Keeping our minds active .....

[@lindaherrington6291]

I have a box of 12 Intense pencils which is a bit limiting, and every time I see your blocks I tell myself I really need some blocks lol. You really make everything you do appear simple Marion, and it's hugely encouraging for those of us not so gifted! Thank you

[@kimtownsend838]

Hi, I have the 12 inktense pencils too. Please don't feel like you need to buy everything you see on KZbin to follow along with a tutorial. I have been down that rabbit hole for years, buying all the wonderful products and tools. People I follow have used, and unfortunately, a lot of the things have been sent to them for free. To promote their products. I'm not talking about Marion here, I love that she uses what she has. So, onto the pencils, they are not as limiting as you may think. You can paint from the tip with a water brush, or paintbrush also mix the colours whilst they are wet use a piece of plastic or a plate to make more colours too. I have really enjoyed experimenting with mine. I saw the blocks and thought ooh I need them too. But wait to see what you can achieve before splashing out again. I have made some lovely pastel backgrounds too, which I'm now slow stitching onto. Hope this helps and you are not offended. By all means, get them if you are going to get the use out of them. Happy crafting, Kim 😊🌈

[@lindaherrington6291]

@@kimtownsend838 Ah I'm afraid you're too late Kim, the blocks will be arriving Monday 🤣I have a gift voucher so treated myself. Yes, sounds like I've done the same experiments as you with pencils, painted from the tip for small things, and also mixed on a palette, but found that a bit fiddly. Certainly not offended, we're all here to share experiences and learn from one another! 🤗

[@kimtownsend838]

@@lindaherrington6291 haha Linda I'm sure they will be well worth your voucher 😊 I was thinking of a hobby craft voucher for my birthday too. 😁 so many new and lovely things to try. I am a little better at waiting to see if I really need things now, but still find my eyes widening with lust 😍 now and then. Enjoy the blocks and maybe come back and let me know if they are as amazing as they look. Happy crafting 🌈

[@lindaherrington6291]

@@kimtownsend838 👍

[@marionsworld24]

I definitely agree with what you say here Kim. I've never been able to buy all the things I would have liked to. So I've always tried to find my way around and use what I had. I've used watered down acrylic paint on fabric for years and not had any problem with it. But I am totally over the moon with the Inktense. However I am using them a lot, because I craft and sew a lot. And I use the pencils too. One last thing to say is that I know you can buy individual blocks. Which might be a way of trying a couple out to see if they were as useful as you thought before committing to a box full. My take on all this is just to experiment... see what happens... there's always something else you can use...

[@susanbeattie9333]

I’m only 15 mins in and I’m mesmerised already, I find your videos so relaxing.

[@marionsworld24]

Thanks Susan

[@susanbeattie9333]

Marion that’s absolutely beautiful. I love your first page. So inspiring and all the details and tips are so clearly explained that I’m definitely going to have a go! Thank you so much ❤

[@marionsworld24]

Brilliant!

[@fingerprickinggood]

Beautiful Marion 😍

[@pamgrover9910]

Love your style so much and your teaching skills👏👏👏❤️

[@marionsworld24]

💐

[@pamelawilson1450]

Hi Marion, My husband has started watching your videos with me. He says, "Let's watch that lady with the wonderful accent who makes beautiful things." Your art is inspiring and your creativity is astounding. What a pleasure to watch you create. Thank you.

[@marionsworld24]

I'm so happy. Thank you. I originally thought I sounded awful when I first started to record myself. I've got used to it now though 😊💐

[@rachelphelps6347]

That is beautiful!!!

[@susanrascone2098]

The primrose page is lovely.

[@maramakesjournals2319]

Hi, Marion! The primrose page is beautiful. I like that you’ve done it in a different way. You always give us something new to dream about. Thanks!

[@marionsworld24]

There's always something new to learn Mara. There's so much I would like to learn about. There's never enough time to fit it all in though!

[@maramakesjournals2319]

@@marionsworld24 I agree! I’ve been working on a little book page. I’m embroidering doodles (black thread on lavender fabric). It’s fun! Thanks, Marion! 💜

[@marionsworld24]

@@maramakesjournals2319 That sounds interesting!

[@user-me3wt1rw9f]

This is really lovely Marion. I'm going to look for those intense colours and try using the iron on stuff. Thank you for sharing your creativity. God bless, Vera in Northern Ireland ❤

[@marionsworld24]

I love the Inktense and they're great to use Vera, but if you have acrylic paint you can get just as good an effect if you have the colours...

[@janettranter4909]

Love your work. Thank you for sharing your lovely work xx

[@marionsworld24]

You're most welcome Janet

[@patriciadavidson3328]

Beautiful.. love your printing!

[@nicolajames]

Go kawandi they are a lovely quilt just finished my first one. Future project Traditional rag doll 🤞

[@marionsworld24]

I think I'll have to... I'm also going to be trialing a doll. I have something particular in mind.

[@jamiecampbell2637]

@@marionsworld24Yes, please to rag dolls!

[@jeanmansfield1138]

A beautiful first page. I look forward to seeing a Kawandi Quilt. Something new to me. Perhaps I'll see one/some at the Festival of Quilts next week?😊

[@marionsworld24]

Oh I'm sure you might see one there! I would have liked to have gone to the quilt show, but unfortunately I couldn't go this year. I hope you have a lovely time Jean.

[@paulinedonnelly6077]

Hi Marion ..... ditto to all the comments made by your lovely subscribers ..... you are brilliant !!!!! Wish I was you 🤣🤣😂🤣😂🤣😂🤣🤗

[@sureed779]

Beautiful, simply beautiful. You are such an inspiration :-)

[@lindaborland4849]

You are very talented and ambidextrous.

[@marionsworld24]

I'm not really ambidextrous Linda. The only thing I use in my right are my scissors. Because they won't cut if I use them in my left. I do have a pair of left handed fabric one and you'll sometimes see me use them in my left. But all the rest of my scissors are just normal right handed ones.

[@michellesocialbutterfly9517]

oh just lovely work and I love the primroses you chose. Thanks for the information on how to use the heat and bond double paper. Love your painting too, never learned how to use the paper that way. Thanks so much.

[@marionsworld24]

It's quite a new technique for me too actually. But it's definitely going to be something I carry on doing.

[@Loriann3616]

Excellent video! Thank you 😊❤😊

[@marynorthcott6504]

Hello from Canada 🇨🇦 😊😊😊

[@marionsworld24]

👋

[@Vanessa-mz1cs]

I'm so excited to start my first page! Thank you. Have a great week 😊🦘

[@marionsworld24]

Hurrah!

[@angiecleverly8853]

Beautiful work again😍 very inspirational

[@marionsworld24]

I'm so pleased you liked the first page in my flower book Angie. The last page was done the other day done now and the book is finished!

[@fayneilly833]

Hi I’ve never seen that done before very interesting. Awesome thank you.

[@marionsworld24]

I'm also in reverse as I'm scrolling down the comments on my PC...... :)

[@sis9622]

Simply beautiful!

[@karenspeedy4812]

Nice idea and beautiful as always !

[@lisazilaro6906]

Beautiful !!!🪡🧵♥️🌼🎨

[@sylviaback3420]

Beautiful work Marion

[@marionsworld24]

Thank you Sylvia

[@faizajtariq]

this is sooooooooooooo lovely...amazing work by you...inspired me to work on fabrics flower😍

[@marionsworld24]

🌸

[@susandeveaux4117]

I think using your iktense works beautifully with the embroidery! Thank you for sharing your book!!!

[@marionsworld24]

It's a good technique... You'll have to have a go! Just use some thinned acrylic paint if you don't have Inktense. That's what I used to do ...

[@susandeveaux4117]

@@marionsworld24 I also do watercolor painting, so may try with those, or I have intense pencils, so, it’s on my to do list!! 🎨🩷

[@teresabrown836]

Good morning Marion , I am learning so much , thank you,for taking us along with you 💖. Beautiful page , I could smell the flowers , so happy memories from my childhood. Looking forward to your next utube, warm hugs Teresa xx

[@marionsworld24]

Thanks Teresa. Primroses are so lovely.

[@christinep9069]

That page is so beautiful

[@maf1965]

So beautiful! ❤

[@carolentringer8836]

Oh my goodness. Your jumble of thread! I have mine so tidily organized, but I can see how your way works. Great tutorial.

[@marionsworld24]

😅 I do have tidy boxes of colour coded thread too Carole. It's just that I never wind the stranded bits back on the bobbins, so just keep the pile to pull from first... Years ago I used to have them all sorted according to make and number..., but now just have them all in colour order... 😊

[@kathysausen6493]

Very Pretty!

[@harmonyscreations3289]

Those are very pretty!

[@evocationart8370]

❤❤😊 love it all xx

[@cathyridley3005]

"Sew " pretty!😊

[@marionsworld24]

Thanks a lot!

[@trishjoyce9882]

Thankyou Marion, your Primrose is beautiful👏💛🌻🦋

[@sherylkruse8060]

Beautiful simply beautiful!!!!❤ you are so very talented Marion ❤

[@marionsworld24]

Thank you so much. I'm pleased you liked what I did...

[@moonfirejournals]

Your writing is beautiful, Marion!!! I always have to do mine on a separate piece lol. I love lettering though😊 Gorgeous Primrose! A perfect first page. When you iron, does it affect the pages underneath that aren’t bonded yet? Have a super wonderful day/night!!!🥰xxCindy💜

[@marionsworld24]

Hi Cindy. You noticed..... I forgot to take the other pages out of the way! Luckily, the heat didn't go through enough to make a bother , thank goodness. I still haven't decided on the flower for the next page yet.... still thinking....

[@rachelberry1570]

An update to my previous comment. I was at the Festival of Quilts today and went along and got myself 2 more packs of the Hexiform hexagons! I mentioned that I discovered them via your You Tube channel so they are going to look you up! Hope that's ok with you.

[@marionsworld24]

That's lovely Rachel. Thank you. How did you enjoy the day? Was it everything you hoped for?

[@rachelberry1570]

@@marionsworld24 yes I got a few things on my to get list and a couple of extras. I hadn't been to the show for about 6 years and I was seeking inspiration mainly. But I completely missed the sustainable quilt section! It wasn't until I got home and looked at the floorplan I realised I hadn't seen it. I must have done quite a few laps of the halls but I still missed it!!! It's difficult going to something like that on your own I think as it's nice to take time to chat about the quilts etc. and take your time.

[@krisfitzpatrick2449]

Awesome!

[@tammyadams7965]

Marion I have a tip that I found to use when ironing down your bonda web onto the back of your fabric pieces. Use parchment paper under your pieces to iron and they won’t stick to whatever you’re fusing to the back. I love using parchment paper to also lay over an item to iron so the bonda web doesn’t stick to your iron. And it is reusable. I also use it when I starch a piece of fabric, I lay a piece of parchment paper over it then iron and it keeps the starch from turning your iron brown. Hope that all makes sense and helpful to you. ❤️ You can find in the grocery store or big box stores it is cheaper.

[@marionsworld24]

Brilliant.. Thanks Tammy ☺️💐

[@ariseandshinecrafts5390]

So brave I would have never written directly on the page! Lol I would have messed it up.

[@marionsworld24]

Sometimes I plan it out like I was explaining in the video. But quite often I just take a breath and start. I think it's just because I've done so much you get used to making the letters clear.

[@rachelmurguia9874]

One of the first skills we teach our kindergarteners is to keep your scissors straight and move the paper.

[@marionsworld24]

Yes! :) I thought everyone got taught like that... but there are lots of people who don't realise, and then think they can't cut properly. When in reality no-one has shown them how...

[@JabetaCreations]

Beautiful, what is your flower book called, I would like to find one to help my embroidery advance…

[@marionsworld24]

It's the Reader's Digest Field Guide to the Wild Flowers of Great Britain and Ireland..☺️

[@lauraseay4723]

Would love to know where you got your ink tense sticks. That would really motivate me. Tia.

[@marionsworld24]

I got them from an online art shop. The blocks seem more useful to me for using on fabric.

[@karencornfield8522]

Beautiful ❤ is it just the bonder web that keeps the prices of material in place?

[@marionsworld24]

Yes it's really good for the book pages. Unlike an appliqued quilt which gets a lot of washing and creasing etc. the book pages just stay flat. So the ironed on pieces stay there beautifully. I do add extra to the back if there's a lot of stitching though. Or else there wouldn't be enough of it to bond the fabrics together.

[@karencornfield8522]

Thank you 🙂

[@lisegiroux4622]

What kind of paint do you use?

[@kimtownsend838]

They are inktense blocks, you can also get pencils and pans, by Derwent 😊

[@lisegiroux4622]

Thank you

[@kimtownsend838]

@@lisegiroux4622 You are wecome, like to help when I can 😊

[@marionsworld24]

Yes, They're Inktense blocks. I felt they were on the expensive side when I first looked at getting some. But I have to say I haven't regretted buying them at all. The colours are so vibrant and easy to use. I love what you can do with them. I used to just water down acrylic paint and use that to paint my fabric. But these are so much easier and the colours are better.