Slow Stitch Mixed Media Fabric Book - Pt. 1

Part One of three videos using Mixed Media techniques to create a fabric book. Tutorial for all levels.
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[@brandythompson6544]

Oh, my beautiful friend- you have again created another gorgeous book and one well on the way to the same!!

[@CaterinaGiglio]

Oh, my! Thank you so much my sweet friend.💕 I completely agree with you.. it is a lovely way to honor our ancestors and yes it is why I chose it... I have been thinking of my aunt and feeling melancholy .. 😢so floppy worked well. Thank you for watching and taking the care to share your beautiful description with me..💕 I so appreciate your kind thoughts. Sending you hugs 🤗😘♥️

[@brandythompson6544]

@@CaterinaGiglio - so saddened to hear about your aunt- heart broken!!

[@giusicoluccia6594]

Ciao Caterina ❤thank you so much for sharing this gorgeous cover and for your inspiration and sweetness 😘

[@CaterinaGiglio]

Ciao, Giusi! I am so happy you liked it and thanks for taking the care to let me know that you enjoyed it! 😘♥️

[@SharonHoerth]

I thoroughly enjoyed this video. I love how you share your thought process while you are creating. This project is right up my alley! Thanks so much. 🌷

[@CaterinaGiglio]

Thank you! So nice to hear from you! 😘

[@Szuszi57]

Oh my, this is beautiful! I have all this antique fabric and lace from my grandmother & mother and had no idea what to do with it. You have inspired me and now I know exactly what I’m going to do with it! I also have old vintage photos of great grandmother’s family which I’ll also use. Thank you so much!

[@bellascraftystudio]

Great to see you Cat, you looked lovely. I love the way you process each piece, I liked the image too, you so inspire me. I so needed some inspiration this week. Thank you so much. Love to you both, have a great week and stay safe. Love Angelita xxxx

[@CaterinaGiglio]

Hi Lita, it makes me so happy to hear you found some inspiration.. I do hope all is well for you. We send you love back and we will be posting in the group. xxx🌸

[@tripletgirl2484]

I like the phrase 'intentional marking'! One of the things I enjoy about journal making is the variety of skills that can be used. It never gets boring! Thanks for the wonderful inspiration! Yes, dare to say yummy!😀

[@CaterinaGiglio]

Aww thank you! And yes to marks with intention 😘♥️

[@cherylruest8204]

Absolutely gorgeous!!! Thanks for the inspiration!!!🥰🥰🥰

[@CaterinaGiglio]

Hi Cheryl! Thank you so much dearheart 😍🥰😍

[@na-omina-omi757]

Love,love,love,beautiful pages 💝👍👍❣❣🌹🌹🌹

[@CaterinaGiglio]

Thank you, thank you thank you! 💕😘💐💐💐

[@ionelena325]

Your husband was right she is so beautiful on the cover, and it looks complete. Such a beautiful piece of art, love it can't wait for more. Thanks Caterina for sharing with us your beautiful work.

[@CaterinaGiglio]

Thank you so much for letting us know that you enjoyed it and for watching. 😘

[@evaoxberry5157]

Beautiful Cat, thank you again for your wonderful inspiration 🌺💝

[@CaterinaGiglio]

Eva! I hope you are doing well.. I have been thinking of you and hoping that you got your FB issues resolved. Thank you so much and I am glad you enjoyed it. 💕🌸

[@evaoxberry5157]

@@CaterinaGiglio hi Cat. I’ve not been too well, struggling to maintain enthusiasm In much at the moment. It’s alway great to watch you work. Been doing a wee bit of stitching, but nothing authentic ❤️

[@CaterinaGiglio]

@@evaoxberry5157 I am so sorry to hear that you are poorly, hoping you feel better soon, I know how hard it is to deal with. Please take care of yourself.. sending healing vibes your way. 😘🌸

[@clairehampton986]

I'm so glad I found you! I've made several journals and had a growing interest in slow stitching. This is exactly what I was looking for.

[@CaterinaGiglio]

Thank you so much! So glad you found us too! Thank you for letting us know! 😘

[@cathiespalding2083]

Absolutely love this ...the colors and materials that you are using are so lovely. Slow stitching is my favorite and can’t wait to watch the next videos to make this...thank you

[@CaterinaGiglio]

Hi Cathie! So happy you liked it! I am really enjoying our slow stitch videos too!😘♥️

[@debbieberris]

Thank you so much for this beautiful stitched fabric cover. I have been entranced by the look of slow stitching for a while but didn't quite know how to start. This video opened me up to the ease and comfort of it and I am determined to begin.

[@CaterinaGiglio]

Wonderful!! 😘

[@gailaldridge9164]

Looking forward to the next video!

[@CaterinaGiglio]

Me too! Thank you! 😘

[@wendywendy3718]

Looks even better in the video. I am glad Don voted the image in, she is so lovely. I envy your bits of lace. I have several slow stitch pieces curated and lined up to work on, but I am sure I will lay out a book cover before I start any of them! Thanks you always for inspiration

[@CaterinaGiglio]

I am so glad you liked the image Wendy! Don was quite vocal.. glad you will be adding a book cover! Thank you so much for watching and always taking the time to let us know! 😘♥️

[@elvyescotoescoto355]

Hi Caterina, it's amazing slow stitch cover of fabric I loved it, thank you for shaer us your beautiful ideas, I loved that tutorial was very clear, 💐 Congratulations

[@CaterinaGiglio]

Thank you, Elvy! I am glad you enjoyed the video! Thank you for watching 😘

[@joann1567]

So beautiful, so calming, so meditational.....thank you. Love the image transfer that you used.....need to do that.....and buy some hibiscus tea.....

[@CaterinaGiglio]

Yes, get the hibiscus! It adds a pink touch to the dark brown.. thank you, JoAnn! 😘♥️

[@therockinwomanify]

Thank you Caterina for always sharing and inspiring me. I learn so much from you and I love your approach. I'm a "selective fabric junkie" and love fiber everything :) Muted colors and time-honored ephemera, to me, are beautiful. I'm looking forward to the next part of this series. On a completely different subject; may I ask where your white tile bracelet is from? Stunning and so you :)

[@CaterinaGiglio]

Hi dearheart.. thank you so very much! I am looking forward to it too! The bracelets were given to me by a sweet friend they are saints bracelets one is a tiny silver charm bracelet.. and the other one is plastic believe it or not! But I just love it. I know she watches and will be so happy to see me wear them! Thank you! 😘

[@isabell2771]

Love, love, love your beautiful collages and pages!💙 So many possibilities and ideas swirling, awaiting their turn. Thankyou for the reminder to coat paper pieces with matt gel. Currently working on a pocket book which will be gifted. Thankyou again 💙

[@CaterinaGiglio]

Oooh I hope we get to see your pocket book! 💙 love that you have ideas swirling! 💙thank you, dear friend. 💙🌸💙

[@janehardcastle9602]

So wonderful! Thank you for sharing xx

[@CaterinaGiglio]

Hi Jane!!! Thank you so much! xx

[@LilianGuerrero]

This is exactly the inspiration i needed to see today. The cover is amazing. Thank you for sharing your awesomeness. 😊

[@CaterinaGiglio]

Awww.. I am so glad you found inspiration, Lilian.. yes.. I am pleased with the cover.. thank you for watching! 😘

[@olgadw4730]

Thank you Caterina and Don. Another video to feed me for a while. I have the materials just needed the inspiration. Beautiful work.

[@CaterinaGiglio]

Thank you, Olga! So happy you found inspiration!! 😘

[@shirleymccullough2515]

Love you material book and all the tea dying and how you created your design because it turned out beautiful 💖. I agree with Don that she is pretty and does add to your front cover ! So look forward to video # 2 💖and thanks for sharing your wonderful talent with all us 💖💖💖

[@CaterinaGiglio]

Hi Shirley! 💕Thank you dearheart, I am so glad you liked it! Don was pretty vocal about it and I like it now.. 💕 thanks for letting us know you liked it, it means so much to us. 😘♥️

[@annemcdonald5602]

I am thrilled that you are doing this. I have been struggling to figure out a cover for a current journal and this is perfect!! I just started using poplin photo print fabric which has made it easier to stitch layers. I can hardly wait for the upcoming videos - Thank you!

[@CaterinaGiglio]

Awesome! I am so glad it will work out for your embroidery journal! Thank you for letting me know that you enjoyed it!😘

[@CaterinaGiglio]

Hi Anne! It sounds like you will really enjoy the technique and yes, a commercial photo print fabric will make it easier.. glad you are looking forward to the next two videos! Thank you for watching 😘

[@reneehouse-wyatt3658]

I’m so happy to have found your channel! I love mixed media and I enjoy making journals. This video was so relaxing to watch! Thank you for sharing your exquisite talent! ♥️🤗🙏🏼🤗

[@CaterinaGiglio]

Hi Renee! So happy you found us too! Glad you liked it and thanks for watching 😘♥️

[@vannatursini]

Ciao Cat!! This book is wonderful and so delicate.... love your work and thanks so much for inspired me.... I’m happy!!! 🙏🏻💙💖

[@CaterinaGiglio]

Ciao, Vanna! Grazie! So happy you were inspired by it and thank you for letting me know! It’s always so lovely to hear your response, 😘♥️🌸

[@vannatursini]

@@CaterinaGiglio 🥰😘💖

[@patriciastreufert9636]

Love what you are doing with your fabric book. My fabric book is very different from yours, but I am inspired to follow along with you and make a book more like yours. So pretty.

[@CaterinaGiglio]

So happy you enjoyed it, Patricia! Thank you so much! 😘

[@isobeldunn9152]

Awh,it looks fabulous....... can't wait to see you work on the pages.....thankyou so much x....l LOVE your work ❤

[@CaterinaGiglio]

Isabel, thank you so much! X

[@isobeldunn9152]

@@CaterinaGiglio oh its THANKYOU 😍...... .I made a little fabric book all because of YOU ❤

[@CaterinaGiglio]

@@isobeldunn9152 that makes me so happy to hear! ♥️

[@lynnboyd33]

Howdy Cat, just started this video, and I can't get past your stunning front and back covers!! I LOVE this. Can't wait to see how the rest of this baby turns out. This really looks like fun! Thanks, and you and Don be safe and healthy!

[@CaterinaGiglio]

Hi Lynn, dear friend... I am so happy you liked it! Thank you so much for being such a good friend and supporter of our channel 😘♥️ P.S. we have both been vaccinated and will see kids and grands in May! 😉😘♥️

[@lynnboyd33]

@@CaterinaGiglio Yeah Cat! So glad to hear your both vaccinated! I got my J and J, 1x deal just yesterday! Its a bit tender still, but what a relief! YIPPEEEE!

[@CaterinaGiglio]

@@lynnboyd33 yes j & j for me too.. hope you have minimal reaction!

[@marystewart5400]

This is lovely! Thank you for sharing.

[@CaterinaGiglio]

Thank you Mary! Thank you for watching 😘

[@loritaylorart]

I love the softness of this book. It reminds me of one I have that was made for my mother before she was born. Cloth and words with images. Your art in this is so quiet, gentle. ❤️

[@CaterinaGiglio]

Awww. 🥰 thank you, Lori.. what a fabulous old book you have.. what a lovely family heirloom. Yes.. I have been feeling very quiet.. it shows up in my work. Thank you so much 😘♥️

[@dorthehansen7257]

Love it dear Cat, the soft tones, and simplicity of this beautiful cover . Thank you for your lovely inspiration.

[@CaterinaGiglio]

Hi Dorthe, I knew you would love the palette.. thank you, sweet friend! ♥️♥️♥️

[@lynnparise9841]

Hello again Cat, I have a quick question for you. I've done those color transparencies a long time ago, like the beautiful woman on your cover, but wondering if you could down the road , do a tutorial on that process. I agree 110% with Don, she just had to be on the cover! Love her. Thanks, creative friend.

[@debiv7834]

Beautiful! I love the image of the beautiful lady also! Your pin is very interesting! I tried to zoom in but couldn’t. ❤️😍

[@CaterinaGiglio]

Thank you!! He was right!!

[@sherylesp2272]

absolutely beautiful.!!! Thank you for sharing 🙏🏻❤️

[@CaterinaGiglio]

So glad you liked it, Sheryl! Thank youM 😘♥️

[@donnakennedy87]

Caterina, This cover is simply lovely. I found you recently when searching YT for slow stitching. I used to embroidery from time to time but was curious about the words "slow stitch" as this term is new to me. I just had to subscribe and come along on your journey. This is something I will enjoy and become addicted to I'm sure. TYFS, Donna, in California.

[@CaterinaGiglio]

Hi Donna, 8 have been slow stitching for years.. it’s a movement.. and a meditative process.. glad you liked it! Thank you for watching!😘

[@lorrainedurgee1761]

Love this little cloth book, got to make this one also, thanks..

[@sherryvanderpool4024]

Tfs your tips this has been a very interesting and inspiring video

[@CaterinaGiglio]

So happy to hear you found it inspirational tfw 😘

[@jeannemclaughlin9630]

so perfect to see you make something that i've been mulling over in my mind.... the dark spots can also be obtained with very sporadic instant coffee... or walnut crystals

[@CaterinaGiglio]

Hi, dear friend! Yes they can.. but I so love scrunching the cloth and seeing the dry marks form!! 😘 so glad you liked it!

[@fayejones6740]

Beautiful

[@CaterinaGiglio]

Thank you so much! 😘

[@randikuhne1649]

It's beyond yummy... it's delicious!

[@CaterinaGiglio]

LOL thank you dear friend!! 😘♥️

[@raelynnreffruschinni8802]

I love this! Thank you for sharing!

[@CaterinaGiglio]

Thank you for watching! 😘

[@magnoliabird]

I love the image too like your hubby

[@CaterinaGiglio]

Thank you!!

[@sharongruener6078]

Wonderful.... Thank you. Blessings.

[@CaterinaGiglio]

Thank you, Sharon!

[@merciasbellvlog6871]

This is great idea , inspiring woman love watching from Fl greetings my dear

[@CaterinaGiglio]

Thank you! So glad you liked it!! Sending greetings back!!😘

[@amandajanisch7455]

So excited to make one! Yours fabrics are lovely. Wondering what type of thread you are using?

[@CaterinaGiglio]

Hi Amanda! Thank you! Just plain thread.. Use whatever you have! 😘

[@lynnparise9841]

Me again...you also mentioned, that to stiffen the fabric pages, to use your tracing paper technique. I don't remember seeing that one. Can you tell me what tute that was in or any info? Sorry, I'm full of questions for you. You just get my mind working in overdrive!! Yeehawwww!

[@rankinstudios5342]

I love this slow stitch cover! Geat video content, relaxing! Can you please leave a still photo of the opened up cover front and back so I can capture a screen shot for studying afterwards? It would be most helpful. There was too much movement to catch a good shot this time. I will go to the group page and look.

[@CaterinaGiglio]

Thank you so much and I shared a photo, in our group! 😘

[@janehumphreys402]

So beautiful!

[@CaterinaGiglio]

Thank you! 😘

[@CaterinaGiglio]

Thank you! 😘

[@carollaws838]

Wow, love this,miso inspiring - and I didn't know you could transfer an image to fabric! Is that hard to do?

[@CaterinaGiglio]

Hi Carol, thank you so much! Here is my transfer video. Follow this technique but substitute fabric. Make sure you have wax paper or freezer paper underneath the fabric as the gel medium will seep through. Leave it overnight to dry.. kzbin.info/www/bejne/bIWwZYdnqJqfjqs

[@leapNTP411]

Hi Caterina, I am loving your tutorial! You make mention in the beginning while showing your completed book of your tissue paper technique to stiffen fabric. Where might I find that tutorial? Thanks so much!

[@CaterinaGiglio]

Hi Lee Ann, here is the link.. kzbin.info/www/bejne/rpeyZmBnmLeko6s

[@julierbrtsn60]

It’s absolutely precious Cat. Please share the name of the original portrait art work Thank you xxx

[@michelelaube8794]

Such a beautiful journal. Thank you for taking us through the steps. Is the Gel Matte medium the same or similar to Modge Podge? I wonder because of the rubbery texture each seems to leave your fabric or paper with. I have an old faux vintage book box that is becoming so brittle. Would this Gel Matte medium be advisable to use to keep it intact and free of further chipping?

[@Wendy-sj6di]

Mod podge would work although it dries different than what she uses. Also it leaves a sheen even with a matte mod podge. I suppose it's according to what you want.

[@brendalindstam6917]

Hi, what is the main fabric of your cover? Do you have a tutorial on picture transfer? Love your work! Beautiful! Thanks for sharing!🥰

[@CaterinaGiglio]

The fabric was just old cotton.. and here is the transfer link.. kzbin.info/www/bejne/b57IeHp-jJ5-b6M

[@Wendy-sj6di]

I absolutely ❤ your creativity and I need to borrow your brain just for an hour even🤣 tfs!

[@CaterinaGiglio]

LOL 😂 thank you! 😘

[@Wendy-sj6di]

@@CaterinaGiglio very welcome! You inspire me to create. I made afew fabric/ paper transfers to use in a journal. Thanks for being a great teacher AND to me you can say yummy all you want

[@CaterinaGiglio]

@@Wendy-sj6di thank you so much!! 😘

[@janicerobinson5286]

💙🖤💙 😘

[@CaterinaGiglio]

😘♥️🙏🏻😍💐

[@donetahill6102]

when you did the inside did you use paper for the signatures or fabric

[@CaterinaGiglio]

Fabric…

[@dennypondaview]

Cat may I ask how or what do you use to stop your transfer pictures from fading thankyou . 😊

[@CaterinaGiglio]

Denny … umm I haven’t had a problem with mine …are yours in direct light?

[@dennypondaview]

@@CaterinaGiglio hello ,I'm so new to photo transfer ..yes I did one recent ( roxy slow project ) and it faded I've yet to try your technic..ive sewn all my life and at 72 putting books together is such fun yip I need to do a spine ..love your attitude very like mine xthankyou

[@CaterinaGiglio]

@@dennypondaview well.. I don’t know what the Roxy method is..but try mine and see what you think 🤔 it’s a fine art technique..

[@dennypondaview]

I think it was my printer needing new ink 🤔. Cheers

[@QOGS]

How do you do your picture transfers?

[@CaterinaGiglio]

We have about 130 videos.. you might want to go to my page click videos at the top header and look thru them.. I have at least two videos on making transfers.. but this one should help… kzbin.info/www/bejne/bIWwZYdnqJqfjqs

[@magnoliabird]

Could you please show us fabric printing?

[@CaterinaGiglio]

I have a fabric printing video..it’s mono printing…

[@magnoliabird]

@@CaterinaGiglio it is more the beautiful woman's artwork face I would love to do

[@CaterinaGiglio]

@@magnoliabird those are transfer videos.. any of my adhesive transfers or the others will show you how to do it!

[@CaterinaGiglio]

@@magnoliabird here is my image transfer video.. kzbin.info/www/bejne/bIWwZYdnqJqfjqs