As a budget friendly tip, instead of an expensive light box, I use a Ferrero rocher tray or a hard clear plastic storage box (you can get them in slim A4 size). Fill the box with battery operated lights and you have an in expensive light box alternative. I use a slim stationary storage box and I store my work in it when I'm done. Christmas tree lights work fine if you have no other lights. I hope this helps.
@aquatic_sunbeams5 ай бұрын
Nice!
@kayherstedt66185 ай бұрын
Wow!
@CreativeStitchingwithAnn5 ай бұрын
Great idea!
@jeanettepetersen35143 ай бұрын
Added incentive to get that Ferrero Rocher! "I needed the box!"
@terryculpan7242 ай бұрын
Only half of my lighbox is bright as it only has one bulb and it's at the side. What a brilliant idea, Christmas has come early!
@msplantladi4 ай бұрын
Please don't ever stop filming due to the kitties, absolutely love when they join you.❤
@jessicamcdonald54802 жыл бұрын
Also, I love the patience with Pinky and her taking over the spotlight haha
@SarahHomfrayEmbroidery2 жыл бұрын
Her appearances are rare, so she gets indulged!
@michaeldumais1784Ай бұрын
I love Pinky too. haha
@dragonryderslair Жыл бұрын
Pinky is awsome. I can not do any needle work without my 2 cats approval. They usually decide to sit DIRECTLY in front of my camera or directly ON my design. Gotta love them
@grayautumnday2 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much for doing this video at normal speed and not filling up all the silence while you demonstrate the process with music. I love the stuff you share in your channel, and I follow many embroidery/appliqué/hand sewing/quilting/upcycling/mixed media channels… so many are highly edited and almost frenetic. I watched this while I cut out hexies by hand and it was a pleasant bit of calm crafty pleasure watching someone with more practice and skill without a ton of bells and whistles that spark nervous energy for me.
@amandamandy39703 ай бұрын
seriously! why is the music so LOUD too!! it stresses me out!!!!
@michaeldumais1784Ай бұрын
Wonderful demonstration. To be honest...I loved Pinkey's appearance just as much. Very much unexpected. haha
@lynnetaylor8974 Жыл бұрын
Pinky cracked me up! lol.. The way she just turned around a looked into the camera. Too funny. You gotta love cats.
@CreativeStitchingwithAnn5 ай бұрын
We have four barn cats; I couldn't stop laughing!!
@bjuracek21 Жыл бұрын
Thank you for showing us all of these techniques!!! I hate to tell ya, but Pinky stole the show!!! I loved the way she just gazed at the camera and smiled!!!! 😁
@SarahHomfrayEmbroidery Жыл бұрын
I know my place! 😁
@samanthabaetens49712 жыл бұрын
your cat didn't want to miss out on his close up, what a lovely cat.
@beverleygreenaway45143 жыл бұрын
I am new to learning embroidery and all the many wonders that embroidery brings. Not sure why some gave a thumbs down though, because I really enjoyed watching this video, I could see that it was very well thought out with clear and informative instructions . Thank you for this. For a beginner of embroidery I learnt a lot today . 😀
@SarahHomfrayEmbroidery3 жыл бұрын
It's hard to meet everyones expectations Beverley, I just ignore the thumbs down! We have loads more great videos for beginners so do keep watching
@googleuser47722 жыл бұрын
Don't worry about others ppls opinions, make yours and move on..
@carlenewood8562 Жыл бұрын
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@Joanne5557 ай бұрын
Lots of great tips as usual! Always enjoyable! Yay! A nice rare visit from the beloved Pinky! 💜🐈⬛
@igm75982 жыл бұрын
Absolutely loved Pinky’s entrance!!!! 😹💕 She’s gorgeous! And also loved the fact that you didn’t move her away. I’m exactly the same with my gorgeous boy, Simon 🐾🐈⬛🫶
@SarahHomfrayEmbroidery2 жыл бұрын
She doesn't visit often so we are privileged when she does!
@terryculpan7242 ай бұрын
I've been muddling through for years thinking I knew what I was doing and some design transferring turned out ok and some I just gave up on. Brilliant video Sarah you are so generous with your information and tips, it's just like learning in a classroom situation which is just what I needed. The sound is perfect too and no music so I don't miss any of your perfect demonstrations. Thank you so much, Sue from Yorkshire .
@witness4Him2 ай бұрын
I really love your videos, they are simply to follow and so relaxing 😌
@CreatingwithWinglessAngel2 жыл бұрын
A little tip. Friction pens work great for needle point and if you don't have a light box you can use a glass table and lamp underneath the table to transfer the pattern.
@baileebradford14312 жыл бұрын
friction pens as in the name brand pens or a completely different thing?
@kjmcarl42572 жыл бұрын
Love the kitty 🐾🐾🐾
@catherineskis2 жыл бұрын
Oh Ms. Humfray, I love the way Pinky waltzed in like a premier ballerina
@annesullivan1171 Жыл бұрын
I sew and knit and cross stitch a lot. I M trying to break into embroidery. I would love to gift friends and family with embroidered totes and little bags. I find your tutorials so good. Thankyou ❤
@kkfettig Жыл бұрын
Kitty was the best part! 🐱 Also great info thank you!
@marijkeschellenbach2680 Жыл бұрын
I have been watching The Last Homely House KZbin videos and her cats do the same as yours. I love it!
@lilygem339912 жыл бұрын
I love seeing your kitty! A fun cameo!
@SunKissedKrissy Жыл бұрын
Hi Sweetie! Just got home and watching your video in full!!! 🥰🌺❤️ Your paper scissors are so cute and I’ll tell you a little secret about the game rock, paper, scissors: Use paper on your first move - you’re more likely to win! ❤🎉🎉🎉
@lejci382 жыл бұрын
Thank you...and Pinky is the cutest!
@michelesmith87902 жыл бұрын
Love this, thank you again, so funny when the cat arrived and plonked herself down.
@SarahHomfrayEmbroidery2 жыл бұрын
'I is sittin' here' :)
@TranquilityBase1969. Жыл бұрын
I love your 'Pinky' kitty cat! Thank you for making these informative videos for us! 😄
@TheJanestarling3 жыл бұрын
Sorry Sarah but Pinkie was definitely the star of the show. I'm definitely going to give the prick & pounce method a go when I get brave enough to try dark fabric.
@SarahHomfrayEmbroidery3 жыл бұрын
Yes I know my place Jane!
@shelaco1321 Жыл бұрын
Realy helpful - thank you so much for sharing these techniques.
@katiejohancen450510 ай бұрын
Thank you for your skills and knowlage! Purrfect amount of cat time :D what a cutie
@francesschireson-dody15163 жыл бұрын
Oh my gosh! You just improved my ability to transfer by light years!
@SarahHomfrayEmbroidery3 жыл бұрын
That much Frances?! :)
@francesschireson-dody15163 жыл бұрын
@@SarahHomfrayEmbroidery Yes, that much: I've been copying images to fabric with freezer paper ironed onto fabric...which often mucks up my printer! Now I know how to transfer images to dark fabric. I also learned how to knot my thread like you do (on top) and then stitch down a few stitches under the stitched object and cutting off the ugly knot) so the back and front look neat. And the tissue paper idea is fabulous. I've used regular paper; parchment paper and interfacing with very unimpressive results. Bless you!
@RobinaStylist3 жыл бұрын
its so funny and typical of a cat. I have six cats and they are always next to me while I'm doing artwork, watching tv, getting something to eat lol, and on my bed. My beloved kitties.
@SarahHomfrayEmbroidery3 жыл бұрын
SIX cats Robina?! I can barely manage two!
@cupcaketerror8550 Жыл бұрын
I love the Kittie break!! ❤❤
@tammy11908 ай бұрын
I love your kitty... 🐈 😺 🐾 🐾 Look forward to learning to embroidery with your help!
@francestornese72523 жыл бұрын
I love this video. I have to say that Pinkie is a star and she knows it! I love cats!
@marypaulger23123 жыл бұрын
Pinkie is a natural born star! I love the use of different colour thread for each element in the tacking technique. Thank you again for your very clear explanation.
@rosemariebreitenstein12842 жыл бұрын
Great videos, however, didn’t appreciate the time the cat took. time
@rosemariebreitenstein12842 жыл бұрын
Thanks
@sylvieboucher9266 Жыл бұрын
@@rosemariebreitenstein1284 I like the cat! This is part of life if one has a pet in the household. The pet is family.
@komalghadigaonkar1782 жыл бұрын
Wonderful explanation. Thanks for sharing this valuable information. And your cat is so cute. Lots of love for her.
@bgood69303 жыл бұрын
Pinkie is certainly a happy cat! That says a lot about you Sarah💕
@SarahHomfrayEmbroidery3 жыл бұрын
She was a rescue so she does get a bit spoilt!
@toastedsniper92482 жыл бұрын
your hands are so steady! wow, thanks for uploading! the tissue one is very helpful in a pinch!
@kerrybaker82634 күн бұрын
Thank you so much for your video finally a video that actually tells me what I wanna know 😊
@jenyurikouth4984 Жыл бұрын
Good idea. The tissue paper idea is very good . Thanks sis.
@Selnatal2 жыл бұрын
I like your work and teaching. Thanks.Greetings from Switzerland
@Orelialala Жыл бұрын
Your videos are wonderful, so helpful. Thank you. You and your kitty are adorable ❤
@jandroid1962 Жыл бұрын
Pinky is beautiful! I enjoyed your tutorial as well.
@katyb27933 жыл бұрын
This was really helpful, especially too have all the methods in the one video ☺
@SarahHomfrayEmbroidery3 жыл бұрын
Glad it was helpful Katy, it's good to see different techniques next to each other I think!
@thebiggestofoofs31762 жыл бұрын
This video is such a great help!!! I love Pinky so much omg 🥺🥺🥺
@shirleyjoan2166 Жыл бұрын
I've so enjoyed your videos and your cat. Real good tips thanks for sharing.
@deliabottoms285Ай бұрын
I once saw an idea of using an Apple iPad as a light box (Providing that you have one in your home) ! There is actually a KZbin on how to transfer a design on fabric using it. As always Sarah, thank you for a great demonstration on transferring designs. Most detailed and through. :0)
@sehryn Жыл бұрын
Another way to transfer without a light box is to use a square/rectangle of clear hard acrylic / perspex. Set the perspex down on a stable surface. Turn your phone torch on. Put the phone under the perspex, torch light up, and place pattern on the perspex surface. Stick the pattern to the perspex with a couple pieces of washi tape, place fabric on top and holding firmly in place, trace the pattern design with your preferred marking tool
@victoriabergesen67756 ай бұрын
Many thanks. A great instructional video. I have been doing these techniques for years, sort of--I was not actually doing them right.
@Craftylisa695 ай бұрын
Epic ! Just perfect as always. You are so talented in your teaching which brings untold joy to us learners. Thankyou Sarah for all you do for us ☺️
@selenag377310 ай бұрын
Your videos have been a lifesaver since starting my embroidery journey! Thank you for sharing your wisdom! ❤
@Ane-kh3yp Жыл бұрын
Thank you. Very helpful and different techniques to choose from.
@judithhope8970 Жыл бұрын
When we were kids, in the fifties and sixties, we would go over our designs with biro and transfer with an iron. It worked really well but may have run a tiny bit when washed. That pen looks brilliant. This is really interesting, thank you.
@elz-em82913 жыл бұрын
Forgotten tips, you rewinded me, thanks a lot
@amandapittar93987 ай бұрын
I use masking tape, it doesn’t shift as much as sellotape. I’ve used strapping tape in the past. My husband is a physio and we have a box FULL of tape ends. I’m new to your channel, I LOVED the way you demonstrated, clear & concise and solved a problem for me. I could NOT get my carbon paper to work. So frustrating. I ended up doing a variation of the tissue paper method. Thank you. 😊
@magpiemags2059 Жыл бұрын
Love pinky 😍😍😍 had us in stitches!!! (No pun intended there 😂😂) xx
@amyvargas1538 Жыл бұрын
Thankssss Loved pinky btw ♥️
@zeepilote2 жыл бұрын
I just bought my first embroidery supplies an hour ago and yours was my first video. The applause when Pinky arrived was hilarious. That alone would have made me subscribe! Thank you for the laughs and the great tutorial.
@SarahHomfrayEmbroidery2 жыл бұрын
She got applause because she doesn't appear very often zeepilote! She's usually asleep....:)
@manicangel77964 ай бұрын
I'm just learning to embroider and these are all excellent tips and I thank you! :)
@dhanaazm78972 жыл бұрын
Wow this is a really comprehensive video. So will explained. Thank you so much. 💖
@katehenry2718 Жыл бұрын
Thanks for letting PInkie help. Thread people need cats to appraise our work and give suggestions. Threadwork is not done till there are a few cat hairs worked in (furry master stamp of approval)... and so hard to add them later. Their expert comments are very welcome but I draw the line at pulling pins for me. What a sweet contented smile!!!!
@Maja-re4mq11 ай бұрын
Great thanks very much you're subscribed ❤👍Beautiful sweet kitty 😻
@mrsfreddo3 жыл бұрын
Another great video Sarah, thank you.... and the video-bombing Pinkie is a star💫
@Ladyrenn24 күн бұрын
I love your videos. Ty! Your kitty is beautiful 😊❤️🐾
@adrianadugrenier Жыл бұрын
Thank you so much sweety, and I love your cat. So cute…..
@PleasantAM Жыл бұрын
How amazing. Bless you.
@Ryleegirl044 ай бұрын
I just found you on KZbin and I’m so glad I did. Having the choice of 5 approaches is pretty remarkable. And you’re an excellent teacher. You must be a teacher in your other life. You give me confidence that I can do this. Bravo! I have to say, however, I was so confused when so many of the comments mentioned your cat. I was so focused on what you were doing and saying that I never saw a cat! I guess hyper-focus can also be a good thing.
@CrystalParrotStudio14 күн бұрын
Thank you!! So very helpful.. Adding this to my save list.❤
@DianeRagan-e5h10 ай бұрын
Very helpful. Thank you.
@angelawesneski50298 ай бұрын
This is very helpful! I think the graphite method is best for me. I'm going to try it soon. Thank you so much for the video!
@LovinLife-ep3fr3 жыл бұрын
I use Pounce for quilting and it never occurred to me to use it for small embroidery projects. Thank you!
@melanietehan6560 Жыл бұрын
Love the cat's appearance!! Beautiful kitty! Love your tutorials, thank you!
@SW-cu6bw Жыл бұрын
I do embroidery on and off and always love to have your videos in the background as company. Your channel is by far the best I have come across. Your opinions when testing new items etc. are totally unbiased which I love, for example when testing multipack cheaper embroidery threads instead of DMC or Anchor. Some 'skilled' embroiderers would poo poo these and say they were not up to standard. I have bought many of these kits and always enjoy using them. My preferred method to transfer a design is to use a light box or transfer using graphic copy paper. I use these methods most times and also use a water soluble pen for smaller free style transfers. I usually use Pinterest to source a design idea and then draw it onto paper and tweak it to suit my needs. I am glad I saw this video today because I have never heard of a heat transfer pen to iron the design on with. I shall get one and see how I get on with it. I also smile every time when one of your cats decides to invade the recording. Thank you Sarah for all you do for the embroidering community. It is very much appreciated and thank you also to Jonathon for recording them.
@plhatfield562 жыл бұрын
Pinky is adorable! Thank you for this information. I was just starting to look for a tutorial on this. You have a nice voice for teaching.
@ivazander-botton95783 жыл бұрын
thank you! I like your videos because you go slowly enough to really "digest" the process.
@SarahHomfrayEmbroidery3 жыл бұрын
Thank you Iva!
@aprilwalter87082 жыл бұрын
I did the prick and bounce process and used freezer paper I ironed on then dusted the powder this was good as nothing moved thank you for the different ways to trace 😊
@DianaStitching2 жыл бұрын
Wow, that's a great tip about using freezer paper - I'm going to try this, thanks x
@alicegeary93742 жыл бұрын
Great tutorial. Detailed enough to start comfortably. Love "Pinky's arrival.
@HeatherVelasquez Жыл бұрын
Thank you so much for the patient explanations! I'm a brand new baby embroiderer and I literally took notes during your video! So helpful and thorough and I loved the addition of Pinky! I have an exhibitionist cat Alex who would do the exact same thing if I was making a video! Much appreciation from California!
@JOLENE20082 жыл бұрын
lol!!I love Pinkie!! lol!! hugs!!!
@beeticket2 ай бұрын
Hello Sarah, watching your video now but just had to pause for a moment to let you know you are an absolutely adorable human being!! Your calming voice and your lovely shiny eyes make you such a peaceful presence. Thank you for the tips and expertise as well! 🥰
@aprilm38483 жыл бұрын
Pinky looks so much like my Katie Ann who is also most ‘helpful’ with my crafting projects! Thank you for sharing Pinky and a very informative tutorial!
@SarahHomfrayEmbroidery3 жыл бұрын
I didn't have much say in the Pinky part as you probably know April!
@rebeccalewis9480 Жыл бұрын
Only a true cat person waits for the cat to move when IT'S ready. 😻😻😻😻😹😹😹😹
@SarahHomfrayEmbroidery Жыл бұрын
I know my place...:)
@rebeccalewis9480 Жыл бұрын
@Sarah Homfray Embroidery 🤣🤣🤣😻😻😻 ME too! I wait for my cats to move too!
@rhonda5780 Жыл бұрын
You are a great instructor. Everything is easy to follow, and your instructions are precise and succinct. Thank you so much for sharing. I wanted interesting stitching on the spines of my handmade books.
@suziekew8619 Жыл бұрын
What a fantastic straightforward explanation, and a joy to listen to. So refreshing not to have every step prefaced with ‘what we’re going to do is…we’re going to go right ahead and…’ And I’m in love with Pinky! Thank you, Sarah, I’ll be trying a couple of these techniques to see what works for me, as I try to prove I’m not totally hopeless at embroidery.
@JuaniqueVerde2 жыл бұрын
This is great! The transfer paper method is the one I’ll try since I have it at home. I spent too many minutes on KZbin & the internet looking for white washable transfer pens. 😒 as usual, many thanks Sarah!!
@allison49902 жыл бұрын
I just found your channel through this video, SUPER helpful as I am a first timer!!!!! Thanks so much ☺️
@SarahHomfrayEmbroidery2 жыл бұрын
You are welcome Allison! We have lots of other great embroidery videos, do check them out!
@mayolson23 жыл бұрын
Your videos are like gold ! You always come through with your ideas and make life easier to accomplish the out come of our stitching.
@SarahHomfrayEmbroidery3 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much Mary, glad you are enjoying!
@megantoney74032 жыл бұрын
This is great and super well explained, just starting embroidery and getting my own patterns instead of the kits and this madness me so much more confident ❤️
@SarahHomfrayEmbroidery2 жыл бұрын
Check out my other videos on my channel Megan, loads of useful stuff on there especially if you are just starting your embroidery journey!
@lorettavalmorbida7793 Жыл бұрын
Great tips thank you
@peggykrull87103 ай бұрын
Thank you so much! I learned so much ❤
@emilyadams61942 жыл бұрын
Sarah, you are a very good--calm, efficient, knowledgeable and very articulate in explaining the various methods of transferring. Transferring can be fairly problematic sometimes but its so important. Thank you and thumbs up to all the methods you have tried out.
@loririvera5747 Жыл бұрын
This has been very helpful!!
@gemmaluciaserfilippi5585 ай бұрын
this was very helpful, thank you!
@susannekalejaiye4351 Жыл бұрын
Thank you. This was extremely helpful. I have several projects which I haven't started because I couldn't imagine how to go from concept to transferring the concept to fabric. Here you have given my vision scope for becoming reality. I appreciate your to-the-point presentation.
@savyamallick998 Жыл бұрын
thanks for knowledge pretty lady
@ashleyadams68032 жыл бұрын
Great information and demonstration! I love all your videos! Your nails always look so pretty!
@jeanwragg3 жыл бұрын
Love to watch your channel, so many informative ideas and your explanations are very easy to understand. Thank you so much
@strawberrysmoothi9212 жыл бұрын
I have been looking for a video like this for so long, thank you!! Love that there are actually more options out there besides tracing because there are so many instances where tracing just doesn't work (like trying to embroider a jacket) Thanks again!
@CALinial2 жыл бұрын
Yes, that is why I wanted to watch this video-I have a linen jacket that the cleaners got a solvent stain on so, even though it’s old I want to swap out the buttons, trim & come up with my own pattern for the back.
@sabrinaj59472 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much! Very informative! I will be trying the light box/window method for some floral designs! 💐
@joananthony82383 жыл бұрын
love you Sarah and your kitties too❤️
@lisettelarkin2 жыл бұрын
I love your videos! (…and Pinky’s guest appearance made my day)💕