Easy tutorial on how to stitch spirals in your slow stitching embroidery projects!

[@awizenwoman]

In my first year at primary school I learned basic embroidery, watching you stitch takes me back 60 years!😍

[@christinenewell2679]

Yes, me too. We started off with gingham dressing table sets….. slow stitching isn’t new😊. Lovely, lots of inspiration. Hello and good wishes from Belfast NI.

[@Noniinthebush]

Same same

[@MsTemporaryMadness]

Me as well. Brought up such sweet memories. I also remember that my dad had bought me a child’s weaving machine, table top size. I was six years old and all these various (not toys) opened my life to creativity till this day (60 years later or more). ❤😊

[@tahalter5]

I love that you didn’t edit out the lack of a knot in your thread. We have all done that!! 😂. Your teaching skills are superb!

[@kanaembroidery22]

Hello,Sarah😃 The label says Japanese traditional embroidery, Sashiko. The name of make have no on the label but that Sashiko thread is similar to Olympas one. I have done Sashiko when I was in elementary school in the home economics class once. Your video is very inspiring me so I want to try it again.❤

[@SarahHomfrayEmbroidery]

Thank you Kana! I have learnt since that the three Kanji letters mean you can use it for Sashiko; I wish I had done it at school! I've also seen that Olympas do sparkly Sashiko thread, it just gets better! x

[@sandralegg8363]

Thanks for my Saturday morning fun, Sarah! Hairdryer is handy for removing Frixion pen if you don’t want to iron.

[@MaidMirawyn]

I came to recommend the hair dryer, too!

[@barbaraattwood2744]

Pilot, who make Frixion pens, won’t confirm that they’re for use on fabric and shadows do return when the fabric gets cold. I won’t use them.

[@theresalee9392]

Sweet!

[@inesgarciahernandez3742]

Hi, I watch your videos from Spain which are very useful for me because I have my granny's embroided clothes which are very deterioreted. She was born about in 1891.

[@dariazajac3496]

Frixion pen comes off with hair dryer also. You don't have to iron your embroidery. I quite like this method. Thanks Sarah for another nice video!

[@thepenclw]

Hi Sarah, I am quite new to slow stitching and really enjoying it. I am enjoying watching you stitch, thank you.

[@janec8971]

Always enjoy the slow stitching . Simplicity that turns into such beautiful patterns.

[@pamfrank3962]

Thank you so much for sharing your method of a spiral stitch. It always help to simplify when you demonstrate.

[@sbffsbrarbrr]

I just made a patch for my jeans with these spirals. They are just my myriad of gardening jeans that need patches on the knees but now they look adorable.

[@jillizzard9291]

Love a bit of slow stitching...loving those circles too :)

[@cerwelt]

Lovely video. Jonathan had fun with sound effects in the beginning. Not sure if you knew. I thought you had made the sound, but you seemed quite unaware. Obviously the editor took some liberties. Square spirals will be all the rage when you’re through!

[@theresalee9392]

Jumping into it! Way to go! Reminding myself!

[@ΝικολέτταΒρυώνη]

I love all your projects,thank you for teaching!

[@sheilahope7007]

Love this!!❤

[@eileenfb1948]

I really enjoy these videos. Thank you.

[@lunardesignstudiolinda1256]

Watch out for the frixion pens. Test your fabric. Some times, when cold the marks come back!

[@cathykrueger4899]

Thanks. Didn’t know that.

[@ceeceemtz3116]

So glad you got to vacation but sure did miss you! And I love that you forgot to knot your thread. You had me laughing!!!

[@zenchantress]

I have stitched many a spiral. Sometimes I do them with backstitch for a more solid look. I also like to finish the last stitch with a French knot to make it look more complete. I've doodled all kinds of square and triangular spirals as well, so if anyone is having trouble visualizing, try drawing it on paper first. Thanks for the fun tutorial.

[@kayrichardson6040]

So glad you're back, Sarah!

[@SarahHomfrayEmbroidery]

Thanks Kay! x

[@DianeSavage-s5d]

I enjoy your videos so much! I particularly like how you use a split screen so we can see both you and a close up of exactly what you are doing. I love doing spirals as well as concentric circles. I am working on a "DOT" project (see Jeri Bellini's Dot-A-Day videos), and I'm finding myself stitching these spirals quite often on my dots. By the way, I do need to comment on your beautiful hands and fingernails! They certainly are a lovely addition to your slow stitching demos. Thank you for sharing your talents with us. 🤗

[@angelaschmidt9563]

I can't wait to get started on my first sample stitch book. I love the " bee " closure you used on your small purse. Great accessory.

[@Momcat6]

Thank you! It's very relaxing watching your spiral stitching❤

[@christineroberts6076]

Great video and good ideas. One more suggestion, I use circle labels from the stationery store. They stick on long enough to stitch around and no extra cutting or holding of circles.

[@nicolelast230]

I love this so much. Thank you!!!

[@deborahgiles8214]

I love the look of stitched spirals but I was very hesitant to try it freehand. I was convinced it would be a hot mess. But following on your demonstration and reassurance I tried one where I marked the centre and the outside of the circle and I was surprised and gratified that it came out just fine! I tried a bigger one and I used my graduated circle template to see if I was still on track partway through and I was. My eyes think they detect wonkiness as I'm stitching but you have to trust the process. I'm a believer!

[@mrsfreddo]

Another wonderful video. Thanks heaps Sarah and the spirals really look great as texture on layers

[@SarahHomfrayEmbroidery]

They would make a fabulous backgroud to a more traditional embroidery I think Jane, perhaps in the same colour as the fabric so you just get some texture...

[@Joanne555]

Another great one! Love these circles, spirals and square spirals! Can’t wait to try them!

[@tricianilsson6870]

Thank you for the wonderful tutorial ❤️❤️

[@jennifergamble3272]

I have used a blow dryer to get frixion pens off as well.

[@EllaNonimato]

some stuff here reminds me of "crazy quilting" that was so talked about in early 2000

[@wendymanning9617]

Thank you for sharing all those examples.

[@claudiaforrest6669]

Wonderful video! Love how you show the circles in your work.👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻

[@heather4142]

I'm going to try this on a pair for shorts that I'm customizing. Looks really neat!

[@SarahHomfrayEmbroidery]

Perfect for that Heather! I have a pair of Jeans on standby ready for some spiraling!

[@danisehetland3576]

Great video, Sarah! Your slow stitching videos have inspired me and I’ve been gathering fabrics and trims to give it a go!

[@runwaylightblue]

I think the thread is Lecien Cosmo brand. They also make really lovely Aida. It’s pliable and has a beautiful finish. I love your channel and appreciate all your tutorials! Thank you so much!

[@Debisjoy]

As I was watching ( for the first time, and now I’m a subscriber) I thought you could also do hearts…diamonds in a spiral! ❤

[@brendadeveau8852]

Excellent video!! Love how you showed all the different variations using the same stitch pattern. Thank You🤗🤗

[@MariaMartinez-jb3zn]

I’m watching your playlist on slow stitching..not really in order really but I love your personality and your encouragement these past few years now. Are you using full threads or strands? And what size needle are you using? I haven’t quite gotten that…thanks for info 🙏🏽🙋🏻‍♀️👍🏽Mia

[@SarahHomfrayEmbroidery]

You can use any thread you like Mia for slow stitching but match the needle to the thread so check out my video in the needle playlist on how to choose the right one

[@moragpotter4609]

A lovely video! 😍 Susan Briscoe uses square spirals quite a bit in her Boro work.

[@sueadams2295]

Thank you for this video! Love the spirals and the stitched landscape. Would love to see how you made the bag.

[@maxibake9323]

That's very pretty Sarah. I do Sashiko, but with embroidery thread, & make Coasters, it is very relaxing indeed. TFS SH, take care everyone. ❤🙂🐶

[@SusanMJB45]

Thank you Sarah !!! Excellent video..... as always. I love love love slow stitching..... 🙂

[@darlenefarmer5921]

Great tutorial! Thank you.

[@kimdodd6677]

🌹thank you very helpful 🐾love the sound bloopers 😂

[@cathsmith5347]

thank you that was so much fun to watch and educational.

[@katiebirchall2293]

Hi Sarah I love the little bag you made. Could you possibly do a video on how to make one please. Thank you Katie

[@SarahHomfrayEmbroidery]

Coming Katie!

[@judymarkel8029]

These are beautiful. I should do them more. I will

[@esperansaloughran693]

Just discovered you! This is facinating!

[@Solhai]

Lovely means of practice. Thank you. Also very interested in these patterns and technique for filling small patches or the insides of fiddlemats muffs for PTSD calming and dementia. Soothing and interesting textures are quite helpful during stressful spells.

[@loririvera5747]

Thank you😊

[@lindaschillers6405]

some terrific ideas in your video sarah. thanks so much for sharing them with us today. linda from california

[@lorettavalmorbida7793]

Love this tutorial Thank you.

[@lisazilaro6906]

Nice video, thanks for sharing the wonderful ideas 🪡🧵♥️

[@marleenoceanbreeze6510]

Thanks, Sarah, for another wonderful and informative video. Your finished pieces always look so pretty. And that bee fastener on one of them is gorgeous and so perfect for the piece. I guess ginger cat isn't into slow stitching😉 Take care, and happy stitching, Arleen

[@elainewilliams6456]

Love your videos..have a question..you showed a clutch you were making for a friend…could you please do a video showing the size layout we need to make and then after we have embroidered for hours, how to make it a bag. I am not a sewing maker of thins with a sewing machine but I can go fiorwards and backwards etc. anyway it would make the making of the piece re layers, COLORS, material, add ones, etc etc if we had something to make with it for a best friend…. Thank you for all you have taught me so far.. hugs

[@EleanorCornford]

I believe the sashiko is 93 Variegated Momiji from Olympus, via Japan Crafts site. Thanks for your inspiring lessons. Would love more on different textiles, it really is enjoyable layering them up, using simple stitches.

[@paulinedonnelly6077]

Loved this vid .... as always 🤗🤗🤗🤗🤗🤗🤗🤗

[@izzykennedy6404]

Thanks Sarah love your videos, off now to look out some fabric and thread and have a go. Izzyx

[@elizabethsawyer5906]

Thank you that was very helpful 💕

[@kathyleek9628]

I just found you. Subscribed. You are so easy to follow! Great production! I will return. I've made sashiko and enjoy it. Thank you.

[@jenrodgers4677]

Lovely ideas.

[@jasminestreet2418]

Thank you

[@tricialinden]

You and Jonathon must have so much fun together. Square spirals........😂

[@lindamarshall-ur9tk]

Thank you.

[@susannehubbell2799]

Now to just find the time...... my toddler shows no mercy.

[@cathykrueger4899]

Give your toddler crayons and sturdy fabric to draw on. Then stitch it. I know this isn’t my the total answer but it might make your toddler feel Part of the project.

[@lolAhDhines0412]

It says “ Sashiko Ito” which means sashiko thread. Use for the functional embroidery or reinforcement stitching from Japan.

[@rubinatoor537]

Very nice work mam

[@malikshareef946]

My name sawera Shareef . From Pakistan and I,m good in this works

[@sandramyer7081]

Start in the middle and turn in a circle, correct?😁

[@debwardknott3364]

Which friction pen is the best ? ( Make?) Do I use an iron to get mark off

[@SarahHomfrayEmbroidery]

An iron or hairdryer Deb

[@myriamregnier6859]

Thank you. 😍👌👏👏👏🍁🍁😊

[@wellschr888]

❤ beautiful

[@judymiller323]

what is that clever little water pen you use to 'erase' fabric pen?

[@toniclem]

What brand of perle thread do you use?

[@sharonparks8144]

I love watching your videos - I watch as many as I can - I just wish you talked a little slower❤️

[@jayasreebikki6318]

Hello mam are u going to show how. To do that small bag with measurements please.

[@mantoniamateosibanez191]

Por favor podrías poner los subtítulos en español?? Gracias

[@carolynbutler4838]

Thank you for another inspiring tutorial, Sarah. I absolutely love spirals (and labyrinths), and now I know how to incorporate them into my slow stitching. A few days ago, in my quest for videos on how to stitch spirals, I happened upon Herma de Ruiter's tutorials as well. She focuses on concentric circles, but as you've shown, those can be modified into spirals. I love both your work and hers. Her KZbin link is kzbin.info/aero/PLAevK3AKC8cLxN_f4AqE8uCLOzmLTKyYq.

[@charlotteminichiello6260]

Wouldn’t a hoop be easier?

[@ClaireQuinn566]

I think everyone has gone barking mad. For God's sake stop all these idiotic stories about Princess Catherine. Her private medical issues are none of our business.

[@jaynethurston823]

What are you going on about? I have gone through all of the comments, and no one has mentioned anything about Princess Catherine what so ever! Or did you put it on the wrong channel?