Pt 2: Perpetual fabric & slow stitching calendar tutorial featuring

Join me as I share a tutorial for how to make a perpetual fabric and slow stitching calendar that I can use year after year in my craft room.
There will be a separate calico page for each of the 12 months of the year.
It will provide the perfect place to plan out and document my creative year in words, fabric and stitch. Then with the magic of a Frixion pen and some heat, it will be ready to use again the following year (frixion markers erase with heat from an iron or hairdryer).
Plus a place to display and honour the gorgeous slow stitch squares I received as part of The Great Big Little Stitchery Swap. #stitcheryswap hosted by the lovely ​⁠
I’ve not seen anyone else share this idea for a perpetual fabric and slow stitched calendar so I’m hoping it will provide some great inspiration!
A beginner friendly slow stitching and simple embroidery project too.
Here’s a link to the playlist for this project: Perpetual fabric & stitch calendar tutorial
• Perpetual fabric & slo...
Here’s a link to the Ainu Running stitch stitchalong video: 3. Ainu Running Stitch - stitch along - fabric dictionary of stitches - slow stitch
• 3. Ainu Running Stitch...
Enjoy!
Cheers,
Christine
Create and Craft with Christine

[@artyfartyannie]

Love love love this project Christine, such a wonderful way to showcase all those squares and I feel very honoured to see mine there amongst them. I hope Alex recovers from his procedure very soon so poor Travis can have his pack back home safe xo

[@createandcraftwithchristine]

Thanks Annie - I really can’t wait to keep working on this piece! So special to be creating with these gorgeous art works! The pack is back together which is wonderful too. Just having a bit of a crazy week on the work front so very much looking forward to the weekend. Cheers, Christine

[@giusicoluccia6594]

It reminds me of those samplers of cross stitch with letters😊it looks already beautiful! Thanks,Christine! Hope stitching allows you to feel less alone and that Alex comes back home soon❤hugs❤

[@createandcraftwithchristine]

Oooh I like that! And yes, I can see what you mean! Cheers, Christine

[@marthamanigross]

Love how this is going. Your creativity is never-ending! I do hope Alex is back home and the testing went well. Hope he’s feeling better. Poor Travers. He was lost without his Papa and was probably also feeling your stress about it. Hugs.

[@createandcraftwithchristine]

Thank you Martha - can’t wait to get back to this when the craziness of the week is over. Hanging out for a weekend of quiet slow stitching 💛

[@marthamanigross]

@@createandcraftwithchristine you deserve a quiet few days. You’ve had quite the stressful week. Hugs. 🤗

[@leannescraftycupboard]

Gorgeous use of the Ainu running stitch! 😊

[@createandcraftwithchristine]

Thank you Leanne - still one of my favourite stitches from the stitchalong

[@snoppynewall4922]

I'm feeling excited about your calendar so unique, it's going to be stunning I just know it❤

[@createandcraftwithchristine]

Thanks so much Snoppy - with the incredible swap squares of Stitchery artistry it will be a pleasure to look at and use!

[@bestcrossroad]

Yaay! You started this genius calendar! So excited! Ainu stitch is subtle but classy. I have yet to arrange my pressed flowers 🌸 on acid-free cards, would display it in threes just like yours. Thank you very much for sharing your 💡 ideas, Christine. It is indeed so much nicer when we can see our favorite things displayed, the joy of remembrance is multiplied! Take care. May you have a good weekend with Travis. Health prayers for Alex that the medical procedure will go smoothly.🙏 🌷tess

[@createandcraftwithchristine]

Thank you dear Tess - looking forward to seeing yours in due course! Cheers, Christine

[@candicepierce5726]

This is quite a large project, but the result is going to look grand!

[@createandcraftwithchristine]

Thanks so much Candice! Hope you’re having some relaxing creative time too 💙

[@kamahskreations1260]

Very clever idea, I really don’t know how you find the time! Cheers.

[@createandcraftwithchristine]

Haha - I stitch in the evenings rather than watching tv :)

[@suebrown3194]

I seem to do better with running stitch when I make each stitch individually too. The Ainu stitch does make for an elegant border around your calendar page. I sympathize with Alex. Hadn't heard of white coat syndrome but I certainly suffer from it. Hope his procedure turns out well. Your calendar is looking good so far. 😁

[@createandcraftwithchristine]

Thanks Sue - the Ainu running stitch has become a firm favourite. Thank you for your good thoughts for Alex too. Cheers, Christine 💛

[@pamchurch63]

Where is Part 1?

[@createandcraftwithchristine]

Hi Pam - here’s the playlist: kzbin.info/aero/PLYFs0nSdIdWxEZBrzv6xbFZni5BWKG7uW&feature=shared