Slow Stitching for Journals

[@catherinehart5950]

Yes love the stitched tags. Please do/show more. What about just outlining the rose petals with running stitch in pinks, maybe this would still allow the beauty of the fabric to be seen.

[@KariGibsonArt]

Thanks Catherine, that's a great idea! 🩷🩷

[@TheCrabbyCrafterlol]

I so wish I had the patience for slow-stitching. (I don't have the patience for "slow" anything, lol) I love fabric in my journals, but usually only as tabs or page edging or in clusters. These are beautiful 🪡🧵

[@KariGibsonArt]

Thanks Ker, I love a long project that I can lose myself in. Yes, adding a bit of fabric gives a lovely tactile element to a journal! 🩷🩷

[@janetnash]

Kari absolutely love you’re slow stitches what a wonderful addition they will be to you’re journals. Have a lovely cosy Sunday stitching 🍂🧵

[@KariGibsonArt]

Thanks so much Janet, I am! See you tomorrow in your live! 🥰

[@janetnash]

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[@user-zl4qk5pu6k]

Yes would like to see more slow stitching. Very pretty. Thank you for sharing and inspiring.

[@KariGibsonArt]

Thanks Susan okay I will show more! 🩷

[@nikkicleveland668]

I love the addition of fabric in a journal. Great video. Id love to see you make a journal cover using slow stitching 😊

[@KariGibsonArt]

Thanks so much Nikki, I will work on the cover soon! 😊 🩷

[@barbaracabrera207]

WOW!!! These are FANTASTIC! I've never been big on slow stitching. But I LOVE these!! I will give this a try!! TFS! Austin TX USA

[@KariGibsonArt]

Thanks Barbara, I am glad you are giving it a go too! 🩷🩷

[@RieNelson12]

I have just got that book too. Would love to see you do more of this.

[@KariGibsonArt]

Thanks Rie, I love that book and yes, I shall do more! 💗😊💗

[@martiseelye6443]

Lovely! It is small and harder to work on but it turned out so well. I love all the tags and cuties. I like to do the slow stitching in winter when I'm stuck indoors anyway. Beautiful! I would love to see more!!!

[@KariGibsonArt]

Thanks so much Marti, winters are perfect for this sort of thing, it's lovely to get cosy and create things for journals. 🩷🩷

[@karenivicevich1981]

Yes please, more slow stitching 😊 Really loved what you did today. I go to a crafting group and a couple of us have both of Tilly Rose's books. I used one of her designs as inspiration for a slow stitch journal cover. Had a lot of fun making it. Can't wait to see what you make 💗

[@KariGibsonArt]

Thanks so much Karen, I will do more as I have a million ideas in my head (I really need more than 24 hours in a day) and I will show them on the channel. I don't have the other Tilly Rose book, I think I will have to get it as I love the one I mentioned a lot. 💗😊💗

[@sueramsey8181]

Sitting on the sofa doing my slow stitching (started last week at my embroidery group) when up you pop doing slow stitching!!

[@KariGibsonArt]

Oh, how funny! Happy stitching! 😀🩷

[@helenbrown2001]

Hi Kari, I’ve just started some wool felt embroidery so I found this video very interesting. Thinking of adding a personalised tag similar to the one you showed us to the fabric Christmas bonbons I’m making. So sick of the cheap paper bonbons. I think that rose fabric would look nice with a curved pale piece of fabric around the bottom and right of the roses, then embellish on that piece so the roses are left. Love those books you have too. I’m thinking of making a slow stitched, embroidered Midori cover soon. Thanks for the video, once again, so inspiring.

[@KariGibsonArt]

Thanks so much Helen, that is a great idea about that rose fabric and I also love your idea of the tags for the Christmas bonbons! 💗💗

[@marysharp6366]

Glad you do some stitching by hand you can’t beat hand stitching, I make all my quilts by hand it takes a little longer but very satisfying and peaceful. Regards from New Zealand.

[@KariGibsonArt]

So true, Mary, I enjoy EPP by hand as well as the slow stitching, I find it very satisfying and peaceful too! 🥰!

[@CraftedByChristyShop]

I LOVE this! I have been wanting to make something with fabric, and still have writing. You NAILED IT!! Love these, and I can't wait to make some,,,,welllll,, try anyway, not very good with a needle and thread lol I usually end up hurt!

[@KariGibsonArt]

Thanks Christy, oh give it a go, it does add a nice tactile element to your journal. Try not to stab yourself too much! 🩷❤️🩷

[@KriRama]

These are so beautiful! 😍 I tried slow stitching for the 1st time this year & I have a whole new appreciation for it!

[@KariGibsonArt]

Thank you very much, slow stitching is so relaxing, I love it! Oh, I subscribed to your channel yesterday and I have saved some of your videos to watch, I particularly like the look of the mushroom one! 💗😊

[@KriRama]

@@KariGibsonArt aww thank you so much for supporting my channel!! 🫶🏼❤️ 😁

[@KoolKookyKreatures]

Love all your pieces Kari! ❤ Slow stitching is very addictive 🥰

[@KariGibsonArt]

Thanks so much Tori, it's very addictive, yes!🩷🩷

[@TraceySusanMixedMedia]

Love your tags kari it takes a lot of work hand sewing they have come out great xx

[@KariGibsonArt]

Thanks so much Tracey, it takes ages, but is very relaxing! 💗😊💗

[@AprilRoseNW]

These remind me of “ Crazy Quilting”. I’ve always loved them . 💕

[@KariGibsonArt]

Oh yes, in the book I showed, she does some crazy quilting. 😀🩷

[@katierose7539]

Oh my goodness, I love needlework so much and this will be right up my alley. I’ve been forcing myself to throw away my tiny snippets of fabric and I should have listened to my hoarding tendencies. The sari silk is gorgeous and love how you incorporate it with so many different materials. You also mentioned your hexi quilt is almost finished. I do hope you will share that with us. A wonderful episode (and beautiful manicure) ❤️

[@KariGibsonArt]

Thanks so much Kate, I know, I am really enjoying a bit of stitchery lately and oh, tell me about the hoarding tendencies. Yes, of course I will show the hexi quilt when it is done, then I will be onto my next project - very excited to do a "quilt as you go" one! 💗💗

[@janetjosselyn5379]

Yes! Love this. 😀

[@KariGibsonArt]

Thanks so much Janet! ❤️🩷❤️

[@teriwhidden9178]

Like it??? LOVE it!!!

[@KariGibsonArt]

Thanks so much Teri! 🥰

[@keenDesign64]

Wonderful darling ❤ I must also combine...I have so much fabric and sewing stuff..now feeling inspired also xxxxxx

[@KariGibsonArt]

Thank you very much 💗 - oh yes, dig some of those fabrics and some thread and give it a go, it is a nice tactile addition to a journal! 💗😊💗

[@paigelim4453]

Thank you for showing these fabric slow-stitched journal cards! I would love for you to make a journal cover as well. I've tried and my fabric always shrinks as I work on it. I have yet to figure out how to get the end product to be the size I want for my journal cover (to cover a 9 in. x 12 in. base). If you have any ideas, please let us know. I also ordered the lovely book you showed to help me with this, as well. Thank you again.

[@KariGibsonArt]

I think it's a bit of trial and error to get it to fit perfectly. What I would do is have a separate base cover and attach my stitched fabric to that. I shall experiment and record it in a future video. Enjoy the book, it's lovely! 🩷🩷

[@suesmith6679]

You could sew around the roses outlining them. I love going around patterns on fabric. Love the video, more please!

[@KariGibsonArt]

Thanks Sue, that is a great idea! 💗💗

[@katsmeowarteveryday1706]

Magical! More please 🥰

[@KariGibsonArt]

Thanks so much, I will include more in future videos! 😊 🩷

[@RecraftedByCarol]

Love your slow stitching Kari so looking forward to seeing your projects 😊 I am so loving slow stitching too it’s soo relaxing 💖

[@KariGibsonArt]

Thank you so much Carol, I am really enjoying it at the moment! 💗💗

[@sandrapaterson1750]

Thank you for this slow stitch video. I would be interested in a slow stitch journal too😊

[@KariGibsonArt]

Thanks Sandra, I will indeed get that started soon, once my carpal tunnel flare up has settled down (currently I am banned from stitching 😭 ). 🥰💗

[@nbleeker665]

Love this! Would love to see more videos!

[@KariGibsonArt]

Thank you very much, okay I will 🩷

[@TubeYouLena]

what gems you make and what fun personality you have! :)

[@KariGibsonArt]

Aw, you are so kind, thank you! ❤️❤️

[@renec.7371]

I love these ideas. I really like slow stitching, and I would like to include more of it in my journals, so these are great ideas!

[@KariGibsonArt]

Thanks so much Rene, yes the fabric adds a lovely tactile element to a journal, I think! 🩷🩷

[@lindseywarren44]

Loved this, Kari! This was fun to watch. I've only recently been watching more and more slow stitching on YT. As you know, we are both fans of Janet and our Arty Farty Annie. Both of them enormously talented and a joy to watch. Sadly, I am no longer able to slow stitch as my arthritis has gotten quite bad in recent years. I so love to see it done, though! Thank you for sharing your skills with us. I'm definitely keen to see what other projects you have in mind. I'm sure they'll be wonderful! Much love and bless, dear Kari xoxo

[@KariGibsonArt]

Thanks so much dear Lindsey, yes we seem to enjoy the same subjects and KZbinrs, all I can say is we have excellent taste! Yes, arthritis makes it very difficult for such work, I shall enjoy it while I can. There are so many other ways we can express our creativity, thankfully (although I always want to do all of them)! Love and bless💗😊💗

[@beccasart1]

How great to see the inclusion of a fabric video! The fabric tags, etc make me think to holiday stockings and sweaters!

[@KariGibsonArt]

Thanks Becca, it's something different and adds a cool tactile element to a journal. 🩷🩷

[@violetlilac6693]

I've only recently started to get into slow stitching. It's beautiful on journals so I'd love to see more, especially because yours is so pretty!

[@KariGibsonArt]

Thanks Violet, that's so kind of you. I'm glad you are slow stitching too, I love it! ❤️

[@mariach46]

These are so pretty , i love stitching by hand, I'd love to do this but i don't have a lot of interesting pieces of fabrics 😢 I do look out for them when I get the chance though. I enjoyed watching you play Kari 😊, thank you for sharing ❤

[@KariGibsonArt]

Thanks Maria, I sometimes buy little fabric bundles on Ebay. 🥰

[@smurfette1961]

I love slow stitching and watching different processes. ❤️ The slow stitching on the tags and journal cards, are so beautiful. And how you detailed different parts with stitching or the beautiful sari!! You have beautiful fabrics also. You have great ideas can’t wait to see them!!❤ I would love to get some of the beautiful sari pieces…can I get her Etsy shop and link please and thank you. ❤😊

[@KariGibsonArt]

Thank you so much, slow stitching is so freeing, I love it. Here is the link to the Etsy seller who I purchased the sari fabrics from: www.etsy.com/uk/shop/Createcraftmadclaire

[@chrissiebury5339]

Thank you for your inspiration on a dismal November morning! I’ve ordered Tilly Rose’s book, feel guilty but also pleased! 😊

[@KariGibsonArt]

Thanks Chris, you will love the book, it is very inspiring - I hope you enjoy it! 💗💗

[@purplejanew]

This is all so lovely! Less lovely is that it didn't pop up on my Subscription page but YT can be annoying at times.........

[@KariGibsonArt]

Thanks Jane, yes YT seems to have it in for me at the moment, LOL! 💗💗

[@AndreatheCumbrianCrafter]

Love these Kari, they are beautiful 💕

[@KariGibsonArt]

Thanks Andrea! ❤️

[@carolynwebb9760]

I just found you and I'm so glad I did !! I've been wanting to do this for a long time, and you have inspired me to go ahead with it. Thank you. PS: I also ordered the Tilly Rose book. It looks so very yummy. Carolyn

[@KariGibsonArt]

Thanks so much Carolyn, I am so glad you are going to give slow stitching a go as well and yes, that Tilly Rose book is delightful, you will love it! 💗💗

[@shirleybentsen9520]

I love your move into slow stitching! I’ve recently returned to hand embroidery myself, after a long art focus on paper arts.

[@KariGibsonArt]

Thanks Shirley, I do love hand embroidery as well, it is so satisfying, I will be refreshing my memory with stitches and doing some as well. 💗💗

[@margaretflaxman]

Lovely Kari enjoyed watching. Not sure it's my thing gave up sewing and embroidery some time ago. You ever know I might have a go. Tfs.🥰😊

[@KariGibsonArt]

Thanks Margaret ❤️

[@christinekallaras5131]

Lovely Kari, really enjoyed this video. I've done this and made a journal cover, but I'm interested in more ideas. Thanks

[@KariGibsonArt]

Thanks Christine, a journal cover is most definitely on my list! 💗💗

[@susanmuff698]

Love it sooooo match!Sue

[@KariGibsonArt]

Thank you very much Susan! 💗💗

[@lesleywatson4494]

Dress-making pins are quite small and perfect for little pieces.

[@KariGibsonArt]

They are, I have some antique ones - thanks for the reminder! 😀🩷

[@martha_makes_art]

Love this makes me want to do some ❤

[@KariGibsonArt]

Thanks so much Martha, yes give it a go! 🩷🩷

[@joanshaw5341]

Love this!!

[@KariGibsonArt]

Thanks Joan! 💗💗

[@diannelevy9179]

This is fantastic! Besides felt, what else can you use as a backing?

[@KariGibsonArt]

Thanks Dianne, another piece of fabric works well too, especially if it is firm, like a heavyweight piece of canvas or linen. 🩷🩷

[@lisabray2209]

We I started out slow sticking. Then I went to cross stich

[@KariGibsonArt]

Thanks Lisa, I love cross stitch, too! 💗💗

[@artyfartyannie]

Beautiful pieces Kari, and if I've helped to entice you down the slow-stitching rabbit hole then that makes me very happy! I will look forward to seeing how you use stitching in your journals. If you would like a couple of ideas for slow-stitching into that gorgeous floral print - you coudl do lots of seed stitching into just the background, in a similar colour, so it just adds lovely texture and makes the flowers stand out. You could also "thread paint" just one or two blooms/leaves as a focal point, or do a small whipped backstitch outlining the shapes, or maybe stitch in a couple of extra sprays of foliage :)

[@KariGibsonArt]

Thanks Annie, that is a great idea for the background of that lovely fabric, I will do that! 💗💗

[@lisabray2209]

Sl9w stiching

[@maryannscheblein-dawson9202]

good lesson. Your ring is pretty but distracting.

[@KariGibsonArt]

Thanks so much 🥰