Slow Stitching Small Textiles

[@clairehampton986]

I've started collecting vintage fabrics, lace, crochet, etc. just so I can build a variety to use in slow stitching. I love how unique each piece can become. Thank you for the inspiration you give to a novice like myself.

[@CaterinaGiglio]

Hi Claire!! That’s wonderful and so fun to build a nice collection, and so glad you enjoyed the video! 😘

[@Kenzie5011]

I played some rock tunes while my 6 and 8-year -old grandsons and I were working on a project. The youngest really latched onto “ Immigrant Song” and kept asking me to “play it again”. Got such a kick out of that. Love your work. You’re my favorite KZbin artist and I watch for your latest videos with anticipation. Thank you SO much.

[@CaterinaGiglio]

How fun! Yes, I say teach them early..thank you! We try to keep the channel interesting! 😘

[@bbquiltartist11]

My heart is singing. Love this video with the gorgeous bits of tea dyed fabrics. Aren’t we a lucky bunch to love slow stitching.

[@CaterinaGiglio]

Yes, I agree Becky, we are blessed!

[@marthagiza4884]

My mother was a sewest, my father loved opera and classical music, also folk music. I grew up listening to it all at a deafening level, and loving every minute. I learned stitching through osmosis, and also loved to disappear where I couldn’t be found. Loved to read and absorbed every word available on me. Great background for an artistic adult. Loved your video.

[@CaterinaGiglio]

Well, we certainly have much in common then! 😉 thank you and I am really glad you liked it! 😘

[@parisnchristlove]

I love the idea of creating little bundles wrapped around a teabag - genius! Thank you for all the great ideas you shared here, Cat. Xo

[@CaterinaGiglio]

Thank you for watching!! xo

[@lynnboyd33]

Cat, thank you and Don so very, very much for this totally relaxing, slow stitch video! I just love so many of your tea dyed pieces, and how they developed even further in your creative hands. I was AMAZED that you, like myself, love Led Zeplin!! You struck me as a "Mary Mellow" only, type of gal! I have adored them since first hearing them back in the early 70's! You GO GURL, you little rocker! Thanks, for all these delicious ideas that you kids are always sharing with your viewers!

[@CaterinaGiglio]

LOL Lynn! You had Don laughing too! Yes, I was a little hippie rocker in my day.. and have very eclectic music tastes… glad we share a love of zeppelin.. plant or page? 😉 sending big hugs your way! Rock out dearheart 😘

[@isabell2771]

What a feast of colour and texture!💙Love the variety that can be achieved from the simple process of a tea bath. Thankyou for sharing your responses and allowing us to be sticky beaks🐦into your life. Priorities........the delicate balance between can do vs must do. Definitely a work in progress! Thankyou as always for the time you put into sharing all you (both) do on your channel and for your kind and generous support of my posts on SM. Stay safe 😘💙💙🧵🪡

[@CaterinaGiglio]

Hi Isabell, 💙 thank you so much for the question.. it IS a work in progress. I love the questions, but I am not very articulate when I am working, I seem to lose words… 😉thank you always dearheart!

[@isabell2771]

@@CaterinaGiglio Thank YOU💙🙏

[@sharonrazmzan8097]

I do enjoy watching you create. Although you provide a variety art forms, I feel that you shine through and that for just a moment- slow down and take a step back in time. Lovely!

[@CaterinaGiglio]

Sharon, thank you so much! I am so glad you enjoyed it 😘

[@cindybrewer2040]

I truly enjoy your slow stitch talking. This morning, as I listened, my thoughts were formed in to words and I wrote down what I was feeling when I did a slow stitched piece that evolved in to my view of the Russia / Ukrainian war. I will try to post it soon. The explanation is quite long but maybe I'll post it too. Your description of your stitching enabled me to draw the feelings out and on to paper. Thank you. I often tell others about you because you inspire me!

[@CaterinaGiglio]

What a lovely comment.. it was very kind and encouraging.. thank you so much!! 😘

[@vannatursini]

Beautiful work Cat!! Love the colors with tea bags, my colors too!! So italian! Un’area fiorentina!! Grazie!! Baci a te e a Don!! ⚜️😘🌟🥰

[@CaterinaGiglio]

Ciao! Vanna! Grazie! Don sends his thanks too .. and always my favorite colors..propio como e Firenze! ⚜️⚜️⚜️💕

[@vannatursini]

@@CaterinaGiglio Yes!!!! I love Firenze too!!! 🙏🏻⚜️🥰♥️😘😘

[@karenpuschmann4157]

Just love watching people working on their creations TFS

[@CaterinaGiglio]

Thank you for watching 😘

[@SharonHoerth]

I love watching you work! It was also fun to hear more about you. 🤗

[@CaterinaGiglio]

Thank you so much, Sharon! 😘

[@jayneelinor]

OMG! Led Zeppelin is also my favorite! Never got over my crush on Robert Plant! Your pieces are lovely, as always.

[@CaterinaGiglio]

Right!? But There are too many to name.. but Zep came to mind.. thank you, glad you liked it! 😘

[@bellascraftystudio]

Hi Both, thank you so much for a lovely video. I love the beautiful dyed materials. I have started doing some dying and slow stitching. Isn't it such a lovely thing to do and make. Thank you so much for your time and talent. Take care. Love Lita xx

[@CaterinaGiglio]

Hi Lita! Yes, it is a very lovely thing to do.. thank you so much for your most kind comment! Sending hugs! 😘

[@anniehamilton2524]

Love this, TFS. Love slow stitching and tea dyeing, but have never put them together. So I look forward to trying this

[@CaterinaGiglio]

Thank you, so glad you enjoyed it and got a new idea. 😘

[@elvyescotoescoto355]

Hi I loved it your slow stitching, & the beautiful fabric te,thanks for shaer your nice ideas,you are so nice,

[@CaterinaGiglio]

Thank you, Elvy, we are so glad you enjoyed it!

[@lamonarankin5504]

Good to hear you speak of the opportunity children sometimes are given, although difficult and challenging, when parents have addiction or mental illness. Most dont figure this out until late in life. Our strengths are our weakness and our weakness are our strengths.

[@CaterinaGiglio]

Don’t get me wrong.. starving was not fun. And I still struggle with weight issues due to malnutrition…. I learned to cook as a 5 yr old, to feed myself..I remember trying to feed my feed my baby sister.. which did not go well.. but I was totally free range until my mother figured out she could put me to work… but I do give thanks for those early years when I had freedom in the summer moths.

[@lamonarankin5504]

Thank you for you willingness to speak of it. I believe it gives children hope that they too can survive and succeed as you have. Your shows bring joy to us!

[@CaterinaGiglio]

@@lamonarankin5504 thank you, I believe that too…

[@diane2941]

Beautiful! I have finally started some slow stitching. I've been watching and collecting videos for months. Thanks for all the great ideas!

[@CaterinaGiglio]

You are most welcome glad you are stitching and thanks for watching! 😘

[@crosezrose]

I so enjoyed watching you create on fabric, the entire process was enjoyable and inspirational, thank you so much!

[@CaterinaGiglio]

Thank you for watching! Thank you also for your comments! 😘

[@cherylvanwijk9130]

The words I hate to hear you say are”chow for now!” I so enjoy watching your videos and listening to you, your warm personality shines right through, thanks Cat ox

[@CaterinaGiglio]

Awwww ….. thank you, that means so much to me. so sorry to have to end the vids too, thank you for your most kind comments, Cheryl! xo

[@bookartswithloritaylor8362]

I loved the delicious fabrics and addition of the ring! You and your art are an inspiration. 🙏❤️

[@CaterinaGiglio]

So glad you enjoyed it Lori, thanks so much for your most kind support 🙏🏻♥️

[@dorthehansen7257]

Thank you dear Cat , for this lovely video, with you also telling about your life , likes and dislikes :-) Beautiful stitching and fabrics .

[@CaterinaGiglio]

I am so glad you liked it dearheart! Thanks always for watching I so appreciate it! 😘🌸💕xo

[@dorthehansen7257]

@@CaterinaGiglio I`m the one saying thankyou my dear .

[@christinemcnamara7029]

So relaxing! I love your creativity and your gentle voice. You've given me so many ideas to try!

[@CaterinaGiglio]

Thank you, Christine, I am so glad you enjoyed it and picked up some ideas! 😘

[@jeanelliott7491]

I love this! I'm getting ready to start radiation and chemo therapy for stomach cancer then I will have surgery. This is my second time having stomach cancer. I've been trying to think of some little kits I could make up to work on while I'm doing chemo. I have several of the fine fabrics like you have used here so I'm going to start dying them and make up some slow stitching kits. Thank you so much for your inspiration.

[@CaterinaGiglio]

Oh, Jean, I am so sorry to hear that you are unwell. I hope the small slow stitching kits will be a balm for you and Don and I hope you recover quickly. 😘🙏🏻♥️

[@sharonkantzer4302]

Jean my sister and I make slow stitching kits. Would love to give you one. SisterFolk Craft on Etsy. Just text us❤️

[@CaterinaGiglio]

@@sharonkantzer4302 what a kind and beautiful gesture.. 😘

[@jeanelliott7491]

I have no way to get in touch with Sharon..I don't have a cell phone.

[@CaterinaGiglio]

@@jeanelliott7491 reply to her directly here.. and let her know.. perhaps you can email..

[@juneribbons5196]

Hello. I love the blanket stitch done in the circles like that. It's very attractive!!

[@CaterinaGiglio]

And see I love the couching piece best.. I just recently posted the piece you like on IG if you want to see it! Thank you!

[@absentia8068]

I can really relate to the hobbies you have such as the classical music, rock, opera music; eclectic reading list and Mary Oliver is one of my all time favorite poets as well. Your interests and personality really show in your artwork. Thank you for sharing .

[@CaterinaGiglio]

Thank you, so much! 😘

[@vanessaboman8143]

Just found you and just started stitching for pleasure. Thank you for showing us your way of working.

[@CaterinaGiglio]

Thank you for watching 😘

[@juliechaud]

I really love your stitching and fabrics 💖

[@CaterinaGiglio]

Thank you Julie! 😘

[@sandraanderson2758]

Hi Cat, thank you for the hint of wrapping the fabric before soaking, they turned out fantastic xx

[@CaterinaGiglio]

Glad you liked it! Thank you so much! 😘

[@annewalker221]

Thank you so much Cat. I can’t wait to start doing this.I absolutely loved it.

[@CaterinaGiglio]

Hi Anne! So glad you enjoyed it! Hope you love the process. 😘

[@bigmommasandymoore2531]

Thank you so much for doing this video. Really inspired me, again. I’ll never get to the bottom of my projects, but love, love, love doing them.

[@CaterinaGiglio]

Hi Sandy! I understand and I don’t think we will ever get it all done.. and that the beauty of life.. a reason to get up each day! 😘

[@bigmommasandymoore2531]

@@CaterinaGiglio you can call me Big Momma. After the video I feel we are family. I am an inspirational speaker for Stonecroft ministries. When I’m done I need to go to my happy place and craft. It is so rewarding. Your video today was so transparent. Thank you for letting us in and making us comfortable in your house.

[@claudiaforrest6669]

Your fabric videos are awesome. True slow stitching. Thank you!

[@CaterinaGiglio]

Thank you.. we will do more.. 😘

[@yolandaf5782]

Beautiful slow stitching. Checked out Mary Oliver's poems and love them. You are always a wealth of information. Thank you.

[@CaterinaGiglio]

Thank you! Glad you like her.. she has a few KZbin videos reading her poems.. which is a treat to hear her voice since she has passed. 😘

[@randikuhne1649]

Yummy tea dyed fabrics, and I love watching you rip them (you know I can be quite hesitant when it comes to ripping up something intact.)

[@CaterinaGiglio]

I know you hesitate, but sometimes the best part is in the middle! 😉😘♥️

[@eily62]

I so enjoy watching your processes. My mother was also a pianist and so my love of classical music and opera - Although it came later in life for me.

[@CaterinaGiglio]

I am so glad you enjoyed it and it’s lovely to know we have that in common. 😘

[@antoinettedsouza806]

I just came across your You tube channel and enjoyed watching what you did with your dyed fabric. Thanks a tonne for your inspiration 💕.

[@CaterinaGiglio]

So glad you feel inspired and thanks for finding us!! 😘

[@freeee35]

Just discovered you by chance and I love the way you work and share.. I love stitching and I’m feeling inspired.., I will try some tea dying and I’ll watch your other videos .. I subscribed… ( we had similar childhoods) thanks for just being open and clear. I am feeling excited about working again after a long hiatus 👏👏👏👍🏻

[@CaterinaGiglio]

Thank you! I have always added stitches to my work.. needle and thread are so important and add such texture. Sorry to hear we share similar childhood experiences 😔 I have always been vocal about it.. writing for years on my blog about it. Glad you are working again!

[@estherrachelcurry1049]

Thankyou so much have been rust dying pieces of old sheeting. This is quite wonderful for me xxxx

[@CaterinaGiglio]

So glad you enjoyed it.. all of these processes will eat cloth.. but that’s beautiful too!

[@angeladingwall5680]

Amazing as always I watch your work over and over again thanks x

[@CaterinaGiglio]

Thank you so much! X

[@carolenorman1457]

So inspiring, as always… thank you so much - I’ve just rushed out into the garden in my pyjamas to forage for eco dyeing materials!

[@CaterinaGiglio]

I use tea and food dyes only, that way, I don’t need a whole set of dye pots.. hope you have fun.

[@yvonnemoorhouse]

LOL

[@marilynaustin4425]

Not everyone appreciates this art. But I do! Thank you!

[@CaterinaGiglio]

Thank you!!

[@melindareynolds7867]

Beautiful inspiration. Thank you.

[@CaterinaGiglio]

Thank you for watching!

[@Muthrtung]

LOVE these, & your cool way of dying them. ifs :-)

[@CaterinaGiglio]

So happy you liked the vid! Thank you! 😘

[@stypa1717]

Much respect, and thank you for a wonderful inspiration that your art is!

[@CaterinaGiglio]

Thanks for watching!!

[@mshawk1010]

I love stitching!

[@CaterinaGiglio]

So do I!

[@evaoxberry5157]

Again Cat, very inspiring 🥰

[@CaterinaGiglio]

Awww 🥰 thank you dear! 😘

[@guignegenie8253]

Love how the fabric reacted to the tea❤

[@CaterinaGiglio]

It’s such a great technique!!

[@janicerobinson5286]

AhHa! I thought you'd say Italian Opera for your fave…I was close. Sometimes I listen to music while creating, sometimes it's too distracting. My fave is the old Simon and Garfunkel from the 60s bc they tell stories then instrumental classical, ensembles or just harp, or just violin. Right now my favorite poet is Morgan Harper Nichols as she reads her poetry and thoughts on her podcast…so thought evoking and also she has a very calming voice. I will look for Mary Oliver !! Thanks for taking time to answer my questions. Love your tea bundles. I wasn't getting dark marks on my tea dye. Your statement about dunk and drape over to let dry, might be the solution to the problem. I’m using three bags to just one cup of water. What is your tea to water ratio? Maybe I can improve mine? Love your stitching today. Your compositions were lovely. You two take care. Sending ❤️😘 C4N.

[@CaterinaGiglio]

Curses! I forgot about MHN.. I follow her on FB .. give Oliver a try.. Devotions is my favorite book.. but all her work is brilliant. She just passed last year I think and it was a vey sad day. I adored Simon and Garfunkel.. still do.. perfection.. I love so much.. hard to name it all. But yes, Italian opera always moves me. Soooo.. try bundling your fabrics too.. and leave them to dry for days.. see what you get, Janice dear! And thank you for such great questions! 🌸🌿🌸💕😘🙏🏻🧵🪡🌿

[@janicerobinson5286]

@@CaterinaGiglio I did look up Mary and KZbin has several videos of her reading her brilliant poetry; one was an interview. Thanks. I’ll try your advice about the tea dye.💕🌿🌸🌱

[@janehumphreys402]

Beautiful! Thank you!

[@CaterinaGiglio]

Thank you for watching, Jane!

[@anajewett9309]

So nice work.

[@CaterinaGiglio]

Thank you!

[@papermuse9239]

Your slow stitching has totally caused me to pick up new ideas. It is wonderful. When I sign On to You Tube I go directly to your channel. I have a question though, “what size and type of needles do you use?” Cheers Cat - - I have a “Cat” crush. Lol

[@CaterinaGiglio]

LOL! I love crushes.. I get them all the time! I use any needle available 😉 no rules.. just fun.😘

[@jeannieferdinande5805]

Wonderful ❤️

[@CaterinaGiglio]

Thank you! 😘

[@carlosgonzalezanaya7850]

Thanks Cat I am boiling some tea now… you are truly inspiring. Take care & say hi to Don, best Susana

[@CaterinaGiglio]

Hi Susana! Don says hi and we thank you so much! 😘

[@Slrutube4me]

You are a wonderful artist, all your creations are so special and unique, thank you please continue!! Questions for you please I like to create all fabric journals/books my embellishments are mostly 3D where do I add the room so that my book does not have the big V look when closed I want a nice natural book look. Love your little books please make more ..thank you for all the creativity you share.

[@CaterinaGiglio]

In that case you need to plan out exactly how many 3D embellishments in each book, so it loses properly.. it cannot be stuffed…

[@judithmoore8692]

Really loved this segment. 👍🏻 change in intro. 💥 quiet, relaxing mood. But also… do you have a tutorial on excavating papers? Where the layers are torn back in layers? If not can you do? Thanks from Bethlehem PA🇺🇸✨🎨😘

[@CaterinaGiglio]

Judith! Thank you, I was happy with an intro change too! No, I am not planning on teaching my excavation series as it is from a professional series and I do not intend to have it copied. I am retiring that series. Thanks for watching!

[@harleybiggirl]

I so enjoyed your video. I learned so much from it today. I can't wait to experiment. Thank you.

[@CaterinaGiglio]

That’s so nice to hear, Sandy! Glad you will be experimenting 😘

[@sis9622]

I love your channel

[@CaterinaGiglio]

Thank you!!😘

[@maryellenweber3545]

I have that same butterfly book

[@CaterinaGiglio]

Great minds! It’s fab, isn’t it?

[@irenarozkalna6386]

Thank you! I'm excited about your tea dyeing technique! But is this coloring permanent? Can I use it on clothes that will be washed? Maybe I can add salt to the tea to make the color last longer? I will really wait for your answer, because you inspired me a lot! With best regards from Latvia, Irene❤

[@CaterinaGiglio]

@@irenarozkalna6386 it is not completely permanent.. you will need a mordant to set it.. I use it for making art books and don’t use it.. 💕

[@irenarozkalna6386]

@@CaterinaGiglio thank you for your replay. I guess that the salt will help maybe?:)

[@CaterinaGiglio]

@@irenarozkalna6386 always try things out.. if it fails.. oh well! 🤷🏼‍♀️

[@donnanichols6838]

Thank you 🍃🤗🍃

[@CaterinaGiglio]

Glad you enjoyed it! 😘

[@rosemarylevin5267]

Lovely work as always! Where and how do you store your dyed fabric?

[@CaterinaGiglio]

Thank you so much! I keep them In a cloth bag together since they are acidic.

[@annemcdonald5602]

Thank you for another wonderful and relaxing video! It feeds my soul.... (I want to share that I am so disappointed that I am unable to access your blogspot site for security reasons. Perhaps there is a way around this?)

[@CaterinaGiglio]

Thank you so much, Anne! I am sorry that you can’t access the site.. I will see if I can change the settings.. what happens when you use the link?

[@annemcdonald5602]

@@CaterinaGiglio It states that it is an unsecured site and I am prohibited access. There is a security threat to personal information and credit card encryption. I have high security on my server.

[@CaterinaGiglio]

@@annemcdonald5602 that’s odd because I changed the setting on my blog to make it a secured site.. 🙄

[@annemcdonald5602]

@@CaterinaGiglio I checked again. I can get to your site if I switch to Google search engine. I use Edge which is more fickle and restrictive regarding non-secured sites. The message that pops up with a stop sign is, "Your connection isn't private" and then Edge will not allow me to proceed to your site. I hope this explanation is helpful.

[@Paula-133]

new to your channel - A tiny bit like Eco-Dying, love it✌🏽❤️

[@CaterinaGiglio]

Hi Paula.. it IS eco dyeing because tea was once a plant but food grade and that means you don’t need separate pots pans or equipment.😘

[@lovemydog6634]

More, please❤️

[@CaterinaGiglio]

Slow stitches?? 😉😘

[@ninetiesperson7980]

Would love some more slow stitching videos please if you would be so kind.

[@CaterinaGiglio]

Yes, I have a few more planned.. I have a varied audience and everyone wants something different, thanks for understanding.

[@rhonda5780]

Dollar tree sells Alkaline 9Ph water. You can soak the tea bags in it to neutralize the acid.

[@joycennizzari5860]

I just discovered you today & I would love to know what size & kind of needle you are using. I have trouble threading them, but yours looks perfect for me Thanks!

[@CaterinaGiglio]

Try using crewel needles with larger eyes.. all my needles are rescues from estate sales😉

[@joycennizzari5860]

@@CaterinaGiglio thank you so much! I WILL try that. Love what you do!

[@daphnejennings6640]

How do you display or hang these beautiful pieces?

[@CaterinaGiglio]

They need to be framed and under glass with a spacer to allow for room .. a good framer would know how to do it 😉

[@irenethomas8034]

I do love this but wonder what you do with the final pieces.

[@CaterinaGiglio]

Irene, I understand your question, because textile art is a relatively new art form, and I would frame these pieces..and sell them in my Gallerie.

[@MellowWithToms]

I love it!!! What’s that circle stitch technique called?

[@CaterinaGiglio]

It’s just a simply stitch to emphasize the mark.. it’s not even a buttonhole stitch…

[@ArijanaLukic]

It's funny the subtitles wrote that your favourite job is "Antique Stealer" 😂

[@CaterinaGiglio]

😂😂😂

[@Papierkram_und_mehr]

Cool......😍

[@CaterinaGiglio]

Thank you! 😘

[@oakhousejournals]

Interesting video, Cat. But unfortunately the video wasn't the clearest initially, which was a shame when you were showing & stitching your first piece. Much better when you zoomed in a little. It would have been nice to have seen some pictures of your finished pieces at the end too. I create small embroidered pieces with rusted fabric but I haven't tried it with tea dyed fabric. Must give it a try. Thanks for the inspiration. C xx

[@CaterinaGiglio]

Don does all the filming and editing, so he took it under advisement.. I always post finished work on IG and Facebook. Thank you for watching.

[@oakhousejournals]

@@CaterinaGiglio oh thank you for ,eating me know. I’ll nip over to IG and take a look. Hope you didn’t mind me mentioning & absolutely no criticism. I though you/ Don would wish to know. We want to see every inch of your lovely work. C xx

[@CaterinaGiglio]

@@oakhousejournals No worries.. he was painfully aware of the lack of focus … he really tries to follow me but I am a moving target! The filming cameras doesn’t do them justice in close detail.. so follow me on IG.. I am almost finished with the second piece! 😘

[@jill2seeall]

I never use long needle watching you I may try it

[@CaterinaGiglio]

Wonderful! 😘

[@vaniawhitfield6486]

Thankyou

[@CaterinaGiglio]

Glad you enjoyed it!!

[@Noniinthebush]

Hi do you have a video on how to actually do the tea dying? Cheers

[@CaterinaGiglio]

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[@prympammi]

New here ❤️ I’ll be back it’s really late lol and I’ll run out of time watching you see you later 💗💗

[@CaterinaGiglio]

@@prympammi thank you!!💖

[@lgene7232]

When you said watch your tea bath boil ...I wondered if you put your bundles on the stove in a pot and actually boil them?

[@CaterinaGiglio]

Sometimes I do! Yes!

[@maegill5662]

Do you rinse them before using? Do they mold?

[@CaterinaGiglio]

I don’t rinse them and I don’t have mold issues.. I often dry them outside, if you want to rush the process use a hairdryer…

[@christinebarone2151]

What do you use to stiffen fabric ?

[@CaterinaGiglio]

Fabric Size.. or Spray Starch.. used for ironing clothes..

[@magnoliabird]

What will you do with these?

[@kelsworthy]

If the item is to be washed, do you prewashed before stitching?

[@CaterinaGiglio]

I don’t was my art.. Once it’s dyed or painted… I just use it for art…

[@estherrachelcurry1049]

When dyeing with tea how do you fix the colour . ?

[@CaterinaGiglio]

I don’t fix it…I don’t concern myself with it fading…

[@hestermaria2575]

Love Zeppelin

[@donetahill6102]

What do you do with this when your done

[@CaterinaGiglio]

I will frame the work and give it to my gallery..

[@donetahill6102]

@@CaterinaGiglio Do people buy stuff like that?

[@CaterinaGiglio]

@@donetahill6102Doneta .. I have been a professional artist for many years and yes, textile arts are widely popular.

[@deekang6244]

I grew up with an alcoholic father. It’s not so unusual. I heard many stories at my class reunion.

[@CaterinaGiglio]

Yes, many of us grew up with that issue.. thank you for watching…

[@hallieshouse13]

Best confession ever! “I love to murder fabric”😊

[@CyndiDuncanArts]

The worst job I ever had was waitressing, too. The funny thing is that I really like people, so I figured it would be perfect for me. It was awful! It was so bad that I even had nightmares about it.

[@CaterinaGiglio]

Yikes! I completely understand! I have horror stories..😂

[@lgene7232]

Oh what are you gonna do with these pieces when you’re done

[@CaterinaGiglio]

Hi! I will do a few more in the series and then..have them framed and send them to my gallerie..

[@margaretheschmidt7062]

Unfortunately not in focus, gard to watch

[@sperrins595]

Question.. why do you always say L O V E love and spell the letters out? We can spell love 😂