Snippets (and musings) of my stitching life - Jennifer Clouston

Hi Peeps
I made this video a few days ago🙂
I am back to stitching and having a little rant !
Jenny C
Xxxx

[@createandcraftwithchristine]

Fabulous to have you back Jennifer and I’ll happily listen to your “rants” and watch your stitching while creating at my craft table 🤗 cheers, Christine

[@jenniferclouston7545]

Thank you, Christine. It’s good to be back stitching❤’

[@francesdarling4569]

So good to have you back Jennifer. I have missed you and your beautiful little birds.

[@jenniferclouston7545]

Thank you!

[@sunshinelynable]

So pleased to have you back Jennifer with your lovely talkative birds. Hopefully your eyes will improve every day

[@jenniferclouston7545]

Thank you, it’s good to be back stitching 🧵

[@franwilson9324]

I am so pleased to see you back! You and your stitching inspiration were much missed. Take care of those 👁s and rant away as much as you like.

[@cynthiaeastman7456]

Welcome back! You were missed… those birds, wow. I would sit outside listening to all of them too.

[@jenniferclouston7545]

Hi Cynthia - I agree, the birds are glorious!

[@dennypondaview]

Welcome back you make us happy to watch you and listen to the birds .I'm not a fan of pintrest I only put my bits on Instagram..taylor swift is unaffected shes normal as you say a perfect role model. Very natural despite money and fame..yip I stitch every say hot here and no rain for weeks our tank is low ..thankyou ❤we love the ranting lol

[@debrastulik9039]

You have been missed Jennifer. Glad you are back and feeling better. I love the sound of all the birds in the background very relaxing.

[@jenniferclouston7545]

Thank you so much, Debra! I love the birds too!

[@giusicoluccia6594]

Welcome back,Jennifer ❤so happy you are here again and that you're feeling better! Thank you!

[@jenniferclouston7545]

Thank you so much!☺️

[@dianawilson9326]

Glad you are back, I’ve missed you! I’m so happy your eyes are doing ok, there’s nothing scarier than losing your sight. My mother was an avid quilter and went blind at 72 years of age. She lived 20 more years unable to sew, it was so sad to watch. I pre ordered your new book months ago, can’t wait to get it! Love ya!

[@jenniferclouston7545]

Hi Diana, the same thing happened to my Mom-in-law. So sad! Thank you for pre-ordering my book. Xxx

[@jaynecoin9805]

So wonderful to see you back. I need some cheer in my life right now. I lost my family home on Friday to a house fire. All are well but devastated. Love your videos, keep up the good work.

[@angonair9491]

Wish you and your family all the strength needed and hopefully it will all come to very good new beginnings

[@ireneoakley6259]

It is lovely to have you back, love watching g you stitch and listen to your thoughts and "rants". Glad you are recovering from your surgery.

[@jenniferclouston7545]

Thanks, Irene! Xx

[@debpapp1970]

So happy that you decided to do more videos for KZbin! You were missed and I was hoping the cataract surgery would be a quick recovery. So sorry that it hasn’t gone as you hoped. Glad you are back to stitching, and teaching too. Hopefully soon you will be able to swim, stretch and ride your bike too! Wishing you a timely recovery and your health back to normal!

[@jenniferclouston7545]

Thank you, Jenny xxxx

[@judymarkel8029]

Its so good to see you again. I love to hear your birds. Love your story's. Thank you for coming back😊

[@jenniferclouston7545]

Hi Judy, thank you! It’s such a relief to be back stitching again. X

[@susanh3746]

Welcome back. So glad to see you. Thank you for coming back to share with us.

[@jenniferclouston7545]

Thank you, Susan ❤

[@diannecousins2321]

Fabulous to have you back! Your garden sounds alive! Glad you are feeling better and ready to inspire again ❤

[@jenniferclouston7545]

Thanks, Dianne ❤

[@bestcrossroad]

Yaay!!! So nice to hear from you! We’ve missed you. It’s good that the operation is done and you’re able to do what you love. Love your books. Can’t wait for the new one to be available here in the 🇺🇸. Welcome back, hope you were able to get enough rest. Welcome back!💗 🌷tess

[@jenniferclouston7545]

Hi Tess, Thank you! the new book is available for pre-order Amazon. However, if you prefer to support a smaller company you might to need to do some research. Jenny C

[@joannealderman6827]

Hello Jennifer .. it is wonderful to hear your voice and watch you stitch. It is such a pleasure to see your work evolving before our eyes. I have missed you and your musing’s. As you signed off - see you around’ .. 😊😊😊😊😊😊

[@jenniferclouston7545]

Thank you so much, Joanne! It’s a relief to be back stitching!

[@Quiltfull]

I’m happy for you that you are getting back into your routine! For myself, I truly appreciate that you share your works on IG and that you are continuing with KZbin. Your work has such a delicate , beautiful look! I couldn’t pack your book to take on vacation so I’m looking at your pictures to get ideas. Thank you!

[@joannebunton]

I got excited when I saw your video...I've missed your daily snippets! I'm so glad you're ok now and back stitching. I enjoyed hanging out with you today xx

[@jenniferclouston7545]

Than you Joanne. I am on the mend - hence the ranting 😂😂😂😂😂

[@jeannettefairchild4938]

So glad you are back! I love watching you stitch. You are an inspiration. And the bird sounds are amazing!

[@jenniferclouston7545]

Thank you so much, Jeanette. I love the birds too! X

[@michellesCanape]

Oh I'm so happy you're back! I know KZbin isn't your favorite medium for teaching, so I really appreciate you coming back to us. I've learned so much from you already. I have been working on expanding my skills, and the way you explore new ways to use old stitches is extremely helpful to me. I am also intrigued by your use of color. I've become more bold in my choices lately. Don't worry too much about the talking, framing the shot, the whole KZbin thing. I will deal with it because your embroidery knowledge is what I'm here for. On a side note, I use Pinterest to look up real flowers so that I can more accurately stitch them. So in that way it can be helpful, but yes for a true artist like yourself I can understand your frustration. Happy stitching!

[@jenniferclouston7545]

Hi Michelle Isn't it fun exploring old stitches!!! Jenny C

[@jennypops02may]

Great to have you back we missed you and your words of wisdom. Hope your eyes are much better. Looking forward to your book coming out! Xxx

[@jenniferclouston7545]

Hi Jenny, Thanks! the eyes are getting there and I am NERVOUS about the book!

[@julief434]

Welcome back, you were missed, rants and all x

[@bonnieglenn961]

So good to have you back ..I was excited when I received your post..have missed you..I have never heard birds like the ones in your yard..they are incredible..I do enjoy that ,along with your conversation and stitching..thank you Jennifer 🤗🥰

[@jenniferclouston7545]

Thank you, Bonnie. I so enjoy the birds too!

[@sharonalexander6243]

So glad you are doing good. I was getting worried about you. Love love your videos. I’m such a visual person that watching you is awesome. ❤

[@jenniferclouston7545]

Hi Sharon, thank you for worrying about me. The whole thing was a bit scary - but I am on the mend! Jenny C

[@schrellkauffman9303]

Nice to hear your voice and watch you sew! I am glad you are doing better!💕

[@lindaborland4849]

Love to watch you stich and rant lol glad you are back to ypour stitching and recouperating after surgery

[@debzehr3244]

It’s so nice to hear your voice and watch as your hands create. 💖 I have your book pre ordered and I can hardly wait. 💖💖💖

[@jenniferclouston7545]

Hi Deb, thank you for purchasing my new book - I am a tad nervous about it! Jenny C

[@pamelasorrells2187]

Good to see you're getting back to stitching! Beautiful stitching and beautiful birdsong 💙💙

[@jenniferclouston7545]

Thank you, Pamela! 🥰

[@carolreid9755]

Thank you Jennifer for your video and lovely to see your return and listen to your glorious bird song. Sorry the surgery did not go completely as planned but hopefully on the right track now. I have to be honest I never look at Pintrest never really got into it or really got it's point . I am working on a fabric landscape full of various stitches at the moment as part of my course and really enjoying it. Fingers crossed you will soon be swimming again.

[@jenniferclouston7545]

Thank you, Carol. All a little scary but it seems to be improving dramatically ☺️☺️☺️☺️☺️

[@susandeveaux4117]

So happy to see you here again… love watching your beautiful embroidery!

[@jenniferclouston7545]

Thank you, Susan. It’s such a relief to be stitching again!

[@lornaking1825]

Good to see you back stitching again, missed seeing you create x

[@donnaerickson613]

So happy to see you back and to get inspired by your beautiful work. Hello from California

[@margaretheschmidt7062]

I know it feels, not being able to stich, one more week until my cast comes off. Loooove to hear the birds!!!

[@jenniferclouston7545]

Is the cast off yet, Margaret?

[@bettydohms2002]

Welcome back - missed you!

[@conniebentley9699]

I’m glad you’re feeling better! I’m working on a slow stitch pouch for myself. I get up early in the mornings to have an hour to myself to do as I please. Mostly, I’m in my craft room working because that’s my happy place. You can rant all you like. I like to hear people speaking their minds. Pinterest is not at the top of my list, either. I’ve ranted about them, too!

[@jenniferclouston7545]

Thank you, Connie! Very few people feel the same way!

[@diannecousins2321]

I completed the hexagon pouch it’s lovely and lots of my sewing group were asking about it so I showed them your books and they were on there lists to buy too now! Looking forwards to your new one which I have ore ordered too xx

[@annettegreaves1563]

Welcome back! We have missed you!

[@tomandflorencemartin6212]

Jennifer, I have just received your last book last week, it looks beautiful. But like you I've had a Cataract done on one eye, I have the other one done early August. I'm really looking forward to sewing after it all settles down. Florence ⚘

[@jenniferclouston7545]

Oh no, Florence. I hope the surgery was successful. Thank you for purchasing my book. 🐦‍⬛🪡🐦‍⬛🪡🐦‍⬛

[@kw5751]

Beautiful stitching,love you books

[@claudiaforrest6669]

So delighted you are back🩷 My cataract surgery was a mess too so my heart goes out to you. Would love to send you a photo of my little bag but need your contact info. Your little vintage bag on the left is darling! Thank you Jennifer for this video 😍😍😍

[@mooman351]

So happy you are back able to do stitching, lovely to watch your videos, best wishes Marg.

[@jenniferclouston7545]

Thank you so much, Marg! Jenny C

[@carolynmcfetridge5026]

Welcome back ❤

[@joanneurquhart8537]

How lovely to see you back Jennifer, so pleased your surgery went well and your back on your stitching track . Enjoy listening to your chatter and listening to the needle and thread going through the fabric . And to top it all off all those lovely birds singing their song in the background , the butcher bird is one of my favourites such a lovely song . ❤

[@jeanbawden8071]

You were so missed. Glad you are better.

[@lindaherrington6291]

From a purely selfish point of view I've missed your videos, but I'm glad that after your op you're able to get back to the stitching you love! That little pouch is so cute, and it's a joy to see you return enthusiastically to doing your daily stitching with your orts. Listening to your musings and the background bird sounds is a lovely start to my day Thank you.

[@jenniferclouston7545]

Thanks, Linda. It’s been a bit scary / but I am on the mend!

[@cathiespalding2083]

Great to see you back! Sorry you had some issues but hopefully it’s getting better and better for yo, take care!

[@christinedempsey4151]

So wonderful to have you back Jennifer. I’ve missed the sound of your voice and the inspiring videos. Yes, cataract surgery doesn’t always go well, but you’re stitching again. I’ve cut out my hexagons for the gorgeous pouch, but that’s all so far! I’m having back surgery next week and have been caring for my husband after surgery, but am managing the odd day of stitching. Love listening to your chatter. Take care, Chris ❤

[@jenniferclouston7545]

Hi Christine Gosh, so much going on for you and your husband at the moment. I hope you both recover quickly! Jenny C

[@helentucker5034]

Lovely to see back!

[@quiltingwithcats5934]

Your birds sound so beautiful 😍

[@bernadette8300]

I'm so glad you are back and well. 🎉

[@jenniferclouston7545]

Thank you, Bernadette! 😊

[@tobelovedtreasuresbycorrine]

Welcome back!

[@jenniferclouston7545]

Thanks, Corrine - it's been bloody awful!

[@cynthiaroberts7809]

So glad you're back! I've missed your inspiration 😊

[@maramakesjournals2319]

Hi! I’m happy you’re back. I was worried. Pinterest isn’t that bad. For a time, I enjoyed adding pins. That was before I found KZbin, when I was mainly consuming from crafter’s/artist’s blogs. Blogs are static, and so is Pinterest. I keep recipes on Pinterest. When I want to toast pecans or make a quiche, I know the recipes will be there. When we get older, we can rant. I ask you to reevaluate your old rants from time to time. I’m currently very peeved by typos and errors in books I read. Older books have fewer errors. I don’t rant about Trump because it makes me ill to think of him. I don’t have to reevaluate that opinion. ANYWAY, I love watching you stitch. I’m thrilled you’ll have a new book out. And I especially like that you’re stitching on marvelous striped fabric. It never occurred to me. Duh me! Are you glad you had cataract surgery? My eyes are 72 years old. The left eye will need surgery someday. I wish there was “floater” surgery. *Rant Warning* Damn floaters sometimes look like mice scurrying round or like big, black bugs. Grrr. 👀💜💜💜

[@pamistyle]

i would love to have a video of just the birds singing for an hour or so :-) this is so amazing - even the crows-sound ;-)

[@terribradburn6685]

Glad to have you back! I had cataract surgery also and still blurry in one eye. Hard to get used to wearing readers again but stitching and life goes on! 🌸

[@lindamorgan3069]

What a joy to hear you and the birds back, absolutely made my day on this very grey and wet morning in the UK. Love your new stitch and looking forward to the book . Very best wishes for your continued recovery ♥️

[@jenniferclouston7545]

Thank you so much, Linda x

[@christinahanigan4666]

Lovely to see you again, missed you ❤

[@jenniferclouston7545]

Oh thank you, Christina, even if I was having a rant!

[@annettedepete4314]

Jennifer I was so happy to see you. I am so glad you are back, and your eyes are doing better. TFS🌴💕

[@abbyandrews9134]

Oh, I am so happy that you are back. I'm happy that your eye surgery went well enough AND that you appreciate Swifties. Big win for me!

[@jenniferclouston7545]

Thank you, Abby!

[@pamistyle]

Oh, so good to hear and see you again! Totally forgot about the surgery... Great, that you can stitch again... Hope you´re feeling better every day! Love the birds in the background - so wonderful!

[@jenniferclouston7545]

Thank you, Pami. The birds are a joy!

[@luiseduke9842]

So happy to see you back. All the best for a full and perfect recovery.❤❤

[@jenniferclouston7545]

Thank you, I am slowly getting there!

[@dawnenright5014]

Great to see you back. You inspire me.

[@cindyadams6401]

Glad you are back❤️🥰

[@jenniferclouston7545]

Thanks, Cindy! ❤️

[@kalicokathy1944]

I like this embroidery

[@jenniferclouston7545]

Thank you!

[@lisamoseley9914]

So glad you're back! I have also pre-ordered your next book. I shared my pouch on Instagram with your hash tag. Is that how we should share our pictures with you? I'll be praying for continued healing! Have a great week!

[@jenniferclouston7545]

Hi Lisa, thanks for pre-ordering my book. I didn’t see your post on Instagram - can you do the @jennifer_clouston_embroidery link, please xxx

[@suebulford]

Hi Jennifer so good to hear you and watch you stitch, and listening to the gorgeous chorus of birds.❤

[@jenniferclouston7545]

Thanks, Sue!

[@margaretheschmidt7062]

Got my (your) book today 😊😊😊😊😊😊

[@jenniferclouston7545]

Thank you for purchasing my book. Enjoy! 🪡🐦‍⬛🪡🐦‍⬛🪡

[@sis9622]

Awesome

[@jenniferclouston7545]

Thank you!

[@rebecca-familyrich7764]

Glad you’re back. Can I ask where can I get 1 of those ring cutters and also could u explain how you make that pouch out of that pillowcase? That’s awesome

[@jenniferclouston7545]

I am not sure that the ring cutters are still available. Also, what pouch out of pillow cases are you referring to? Jenny C

[@angonair9491]

Hi Jennifer, since everything i intended to say to you has been said 52 times already 😅 I just wish you a good further recovery still. Greetings from Malaysia

[@jeanwragg]

I think you’re so wrong about Pinterest it’s wonderful to see the works of other artists it’s very inspiring and if it weren’t for Pinterest we would never see these wonderful creations