Slow Stitched Mini Journal - Just Because

#stitching #peace #inspiration
My shabby chic version of a ‘just because book ‘ inspired by Susan Taylor Brown. She has started me off on this journey of discovery using fabrics, textures and slow stitching and it’s been a real pleasure to make my first little book.
Please visit her channel to see how she uses natural elements to create her art.
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Her website - www.susantaylorbrown.com
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#justbecausebook
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I did not make a video of how i put this together however this one is very similar, please click the link below
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[@christinesheartsandcrafts2669]

Beautiful little book. And I like your embroidery. Makes me want to do that again. You’re right. It’s very relaxing.

[@RecraftedByCarol]

Oh Christine is so is the only thing that calms me down at the moment 😊 it’s the repetitive nature and also that I have no expectations 😁

[@rhondacalderone862]

That little just because book is adorable! I am a visual learner too! I've learned a number of crochet stitches just watching YT videos. Your daisy stitches are perfect!

[@RecraftedByCarol]

Thank you Rhonda 😁 I love it and it was very relaxing to make I don’t think I’m perfect but I’m absolutely fine with it, I need to learn more stitches tho 💕

[@DonnaDesigns]

💕 that Sweet Pretty little book. Alot of work & love went into creating it. 💕 all the pretty sewing you do. TYFS

[@RecraftedByCarol]

Thank you Donna 😁 yes it was a lot of sewing and so relaxing and fun ❤️

[@kathysfavoritethings]

Omg your little book is precious Carol. Your demonstration of slow stitching is getting better and better! You are a Pro now! Beautiful book.. loved all the embellishments and the Pearl heart 💕

[@RecraftedByCarol]

Aww thanks Kathy I’m certainly enjoying the stitching 💖😁

[@lalagamma4452]

EXQUISITE little treasure!! Great hanging out with you and getting inspired. 🕉️✌️🐞

[@RecraftedByCarol]

Thank you so much 😊

[@kathyjohnson1911]

Getting so many great ideas, thank you! 💕

[@RecraftedByCarol]

hi Kathy You are so welcome! ❤️

[@SusanHilesArt]

Thank you so much Carol for teaching me how to sew the flower! It makes total sense when you explain it. And I need to make a fabric book too. That is one of my goals for next year. Thanks so much for sharing with us!

[@RecraftedByCarol]

Thank you Susan I can do 3 stitches now lol 😂 ooh if you want to do a book have a look at Roxy Creations she has a challenge for next year about embroidery and making a book. I’m going to join in 😊💕

[@SusanHilesArt]

@@RecraftedByCarol I will check that out, for sure. Thanks for letting me know Carol.

[@NotTooShabbyChic]

I adore your Just Because journal!!! It is so sweet! Thank you for sharing how you make daisy stitches

[@RecraftedByCarol]

Thank you Dale 😊 I’m so not an expert that’s the beauty of stitching a little book I can learn as I go ❤️

[@bymimiwithlove7087]

Hi Carol, omg omg I am so in love with this precious little journal. It is just exquisite, girlfriend, you are such a talent. I love your slow stitching, so pretty. Awesome share my friend. Hugs from VA.

[@RecraftedByCarol]

Hi Melissa oh thank you that’s just so lovely of you I do love your enthusiasm lol. I am just loving slow stitching and these little books are so relaxing to make sending hugs 🤗 💕

[@jeannestauffer682]

My second time seeing this video….love your channel!!!❤

[@RecraftedByCarol]

Yay! Thank you Jeanne 😊 means so much when I receive comments like yours ❤

[@eugenialittle1707]

I love it I started me just because book too

[@RecraftedByCarol]

Hi Eugenia oooh exciting, you’ll be onto another book in no time I love making them 😊 reckless stitchers unite 😂

[@SylviaD]

Hello 😊 what a wonderful slow stitch journal 😍😍 I’m in love with it 😍 thank you for the flower tutorial 🙏🙏 can’t wait to watch your nature Christmas embellishments 😉😉 thank you for the inspiration ❤️❤️

[@RecraftedByCarol]

Hi Sylvia and thank you for your lovely comments ☺️ it makes me so happy to inspire and share 🤗💕

[@patpowell6684]

I’m glad i spotted this. I have only recently got into embroidery and have done a couple of little pieces. I just love the look of your book and will try to reproduce it. Thank you.

[@RecraftedByCarol]

Hi Pat 😊 You can do it! they are fun and no rules so pretty relaxing way to embroider 😁💖

[@artgrungyjunkjournalrad7849]

So beautiful, thank you for sharing :)

[@RecraftedByCarol]

Thank you so much for watching 😊

[@vanessaboman8143]

Not sure if you will get to see this as you posted over a year ago, but I wanted to tell you I just subscribed to your channel. I love the tiny books you make, your care free style and ideas. I have so many are stamps and I was wondering what to do next ... I had forgotten about stamping on fabric as I hadn't done that in over twenty years, and I hadn't seen on the print but painted it, now I have new ideas for sewing and embroidery, so I decided to subscribe, thank you for your channel.

[@vanessaboman8143]

I am in the home counties area around London, and I was trying to place your accent lol!

[@RecraftedByCarol]

I get notified of all comments so will always reply 😁 thank you for subscribing Vanessa and welcome ❤️ if you are interested in all things stitching I have started a new channel called Hand stitch with Carol. So all new stitching projects going forward will be on there, I have a whole playlist of stitching here too 😁

[@RecraftedByCarol]

I get notified of all comments so will always reply 😁 thank you for subscribing Vanessa and welcome ❤️ if you are interested in all things stitching I have started a new channel called Hand stitch with Carol. So all new stitching projects going forward will be on there, I have a whole playlist of stitching here too 😁

[@RecraftedByCarol]

I’m in Bournemouth but originally from Birmingham bit of a mix lol 😆

[@nicolajames]

Beautiful journal

[@RecraftedByCarol]

Thank you 🤗😻

[@vaniawhitfield6486]

Awesome

[@RecraftedByCarol]

😊 and so much fun

[@marysharp6366]

That looks like the lazy daisy stitch. I thought I might try doing all the State Flowers of the U.S.A. in a journal. Wish me luck.

[@RecraftedByCarol]

Haha it may well be I forget all the names of stitches all the time. Now that’s a great idea have fun 🤩

[@marysharp6366]

It will be lots of fun . Don’t we all forget things.🫠🫠

[@nickthorne9782]

WOW Sis.... thats really cute, I have absolutely no use for one..... but it is cute :)

[@RecraftedByCarol]

Thanks Nick, it’s ok you don’t use them it’s just a way to relax and unwind. 😁

[@CreatingwithJovi]

Carol your journal is so precious! I just love it! You do such a beautiful job with your stitching! I love the idea of the Just Because Book😍 Your book is really pretty and special.♥️Awww so nice you added the butterfly!

[@RecraftedByCarol]

Thanks Jovi I really loved making it just so relaxing to sit and sew with no plan. I think your butterfly fitted perfectly Oh and so soft and squishy I love it 🥰

[@CarolineontheHillside]

Hi Carol! This is so beautiful! More inspiration and something new to try , this makes me so excited 💕💕💕

[@RecraftedByCarol]

Thank you Caroline 💕yes something new so cool your excited 😆 it’s so relaxing to do perfect for the long evenings we have here in the UK !

[@pastandpages5893]

I love this so much, Carol! Thank you for showing the stitch and for the flip through! So inspiring! 😍 ❤

[@RecraftedByCarol]

Thanks Donna 💕 I’m loving slow stitching it’s so relaxing 😌

[@celestialstorybooks]

Just beautiful, did you sew the book together first and then add pages and also, is there a tutorial on how you made the cover/spine for this journal?

[@RecraftedByCarol]

Thank you 😊Yes I put the book and pages together first , then stitched onto the pages! The cover is a wraparound. I haven’t got a video on this one but I have done several mini books and will leave links to the construction under the video 💖

[@victoriafortunato1669]

Ma che carino il tuo libricino - ben fatto👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻 Hai già mostrato in qualche video come hai cucito la cornice (attorno ai fiorellini gialli)?? Un caro saluto dal Lago di Costanza in Germania 🦋 P. S. Did you show how to make the base of the little fabric journal?

[@RecraftedByCarol]

Hi and thank you so much for your lovely comment😁 I haven’t shown any of my process as it’s very slow and I do it in the evenings watching tv 😂 I can certainly make a video tho it would be quite a long one 💕

[@victoriafortunato1669]

@@RecraftedByCarol grazie, sarebbe già sufficiente se mostri almeno come preparare la base (magari 1-2 pagine)?!?

[@RecraftedByCarol]

@@victoriafortunato1669 of course I will add it to my list 🤗 thank you for your feedback ❤️